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Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central, starting from US$16.96 and averaging US$21.73. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 15m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Sun, Sep 14
From US$28.63
Mon, Sep 15
From US$16.96
Tue, Sep 16
From US$16.96
Wed, Sep 17
From US$16.96
Thu, Sep 18
From US$29.85
Fri, Sep 19
From US$29.82
Sat, Sep 20
From US$57.79

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
15:44 2h 21m, Changes required Gatwick Airport	18:05 Southampton Central	Find Tickets
16:04 2h 15m, Changes required Gatwick Airport	18:19 Southampton Central	Find Tickets
16:15 2h 29m, Changes required Gatwick Airport	18:44 Southampton Central	Find Tickets
16:16 3h 9m, Changes required Gatwick Airport	19:25 Southampton Central	Find Tickets
16:20 3h 5m, Changes required Gatwick Airport	19:25 Southampton Central	Find Tickets
16:44 2h 21m, Changes required Gatwick Airport	19:05 Paris	Find Tickets

Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central Train Route Details

First train

00:01

Last train

23:55

Departure station

Gatwick Airport

Arrival station

Southampton Central

Journey time

2h 15m

Distance

92 km

Price

US$16.96*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central Train prices and times

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