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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Southampton Central by train
It takes an average of 3h 10m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central by train, over a distance of around 57 miles (92 km). There are normally 147 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central and tickets for this journey start from £7 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:08 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Southampton Central | |
| Journey time | From 1h 48m | |
| Distance | 57 miles (92 km) | |
| Frequency | 147 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £7 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central by train
Looking to travel from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 10 minutes to travel from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 48 minutes though. You'll usually find 147 trains per day running along the 57 miles (92 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Southampton Central, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to get to Southampton Central. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £7.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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