First train | 03:41 | |
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Last train | 02:20 | |
Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
Arrival station | Southampton Central | |
Journey time | From 1h 48m | |
Distance | 57 miles (92 km) | |
Frequency | 139 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £7 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
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 22 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 139 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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The average journey time by train between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central is 3 hours and 22 minutes, with around 139 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central. Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central leaves at 03:41. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central leaves at 02:20. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central cover a distance of around 57 miles (92 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Southampton Central to Gatwick Airport.
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