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From Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central, take the fastest train in 1h 48m, typically 2h 22m. Daily, 80 trains depart from Gatwick Airport, with the first at 00:46 and the last at 23:55. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17:32 Gatwick Airport | 19:44 Southampton Central | On time | 2h 12m | Southern | Find tickets | |
17:39 Gatwick Airport | 20:03 Southampton Central | On time | 2h 24m | Southern | Find tickets | |
18:09 Gatwick Airport | 20:33 Southampton Central | On time | 2h 24m | Southern | Find tickets | |
18:33 Gatwick Airport | 20:21 Southampton Central | On time | 1h 48m | Southern | Find tickets | |
18:39 Gatwick Airport | 21:03 Southampton Central | On time | 2h 24m | Southern | Find tickets |
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| First train | 00:46 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:55 |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport |
| Arrival station | Southampton Central |
| Distance | 57 miles (92 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h 48m |
| Price | From £4.00 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Thameslink |
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It takes around two hours and twenty minutes to get from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central with Southern. However, you must change trains at Ford to get to Southampton. On your journey, you’ll head west, swapping the busy station of Gatwick Airport in Sussex for the sunny south coast of Hampshire.
Southern primarily operates routes between Central London and the South Coast of England, to places in Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
Gatwick Airport is a straightforward station to depart from, as the train station is already built into the South Terminal building. If you’re coming from the North Terminal building, then you can catch the shuttle bus service that ferries passengers between terminals every few minutes.
Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink, and Great Western Railway all operate through this station, serving destinations such as London St Pancras, London Euston, Brighton, and Southampton.
When travelling with Southern from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central, there are several stops along the way, including Three Bridges, Horsham, and Chichester. Note that you must change trains at Ford to continue to Southampton.
It’s worth considering that these routes may change due to adverse weather conditions, train faults, engineering works, or scheduling alterations. So, it’s best to double-check before you travel.
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Southampton Central is a convenient and straightforward station to arrive at. Placed in the West Quay area of the city centre, there are local buses and taxis outside the Platform 1 exit that can help you get around the city centre and neighbouring areas of the city.
Southampton has buckets (and spades) of things to do. Known for its rich maritime heritage, pleasant weather, and excellent beaches, it makes for a great day out at the seaside. If you’d like to imbibe the warm southern weather and the salty sea air, consider visiting Lepe Beach, Weston Beach, or Calshot Beach. Or, if you’d like to know more about Southampton’s past, consider visiting the SeaCity Museum to learn more about the city’s connection to the ocean.
South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry, and Great Western Railway all run their services through Southampton Central, serving routes to destinations like London Waterloo, Bournemouth, Weymouth, and Portsmouth.
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