Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Coach from Southampton to Gatwick Airport
From £24.40 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach transfer from Southampton to Gatwick Airport
Travel from Southampton to Gatwick Airport from £24.40 one-way*, and say goodbye to expensive airport travel.
With a guaranteed seat and lots of luggage room, you can travel more and pay less with National Express. Plus, if you qualify, you can enjoy even more savings with one of our three Coachcards, giving you 1/3 off all Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares.
| Southampton to Gatwick journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 3 hrs (Southampton to Gatwick North) |
| Cheapest price | From £24.40 * |
| Distance (approx) | 140km |
| No. of stops | 5 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 2:00am/16:50pm |
Our Southampton to Gatwick services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 205 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Southampton Coach Station
- University of Southampton, Burgess Rd bus stop
- Winchester Park & Ride East
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Southampton to Gatwick route map
Departing from Southampton
Coaches from Southampton Coach Station set off for Gatwick Airport from around 2:00am, perfect for early birds and day-trippers alike.
Got time to spare before travelling? Southampton Coach Station sits right in the city centre, so you can easily grab a coffee, browse the shops, or enjoy a refreshing stroll along the seafront before you board.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Arriving at Gatwick Airport (North & South Terminals)
Gatwick Airport is home to dozens of fantastic facilities to keep you occupied between trips. Within a five-minute walk from the terminal, you'll find newsagents, restaurants, and other stores including coffee shops and more.
Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Southampton Coach Station at 2.00am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 4.55am.
The last coach leaves from Southampton Coach Station at 16.50pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 19.55pm.
A one-way journey from Southampton to Gatwick is available from £24.40*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Southampton to Gatwick take 3 hours.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.
