Southampton
Southampton to Gatwick
Transfers Southampton–Gatwick, out and back. On the map it is 92.0 miles and 1 hour 30 minutes in clear traffic, via the M3, M25 and M23. The two Gatwick terminals are 85 (North) and 89 (South) minutes from Southampton. Farnborough is 30 minutes nearer, but the airline and the flight decide the airport. Water here means the Southampton Water, which passes Southampton. By car, Southampton Central station is 3 minutes from Southampton. The run ends at London Gatwick, airport code LGW.
How the day runs
Collection is from home, an office or a hotel in Southampton. A luxury people-carrier suits a family and the luggage. The booking works back from your departure, the 92.0 miles and the check-in window. Totton and Hedge End, both nearby, are 87 minutes and 86 minutes from Gatwick respectively. Back at Gatwick, look for your name in arrivals; the bags go straight to the car. Positioning from Oxford to Southampton is 1 hour 34 minutes, built into the booking.
- Southampton to London Gatwick1 hr 30 min, 92 miles, in clear traffic
- London Gatwick to Southampton1 hr 29 min, 91.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Southampton lies on or beside the Southampton Water and River Test.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Southampton by road is Southampton Central (SOU), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick's IATA code is LGW.
Source: wikidata.orgSouthampton Central station is on the South Western Main Line and Wessex Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgSouthampton Central station opened in 1895.
Source: wikidata.orgGatwick's North Terminal opened in 1988.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What is the drive time from Southampton to Gatwick?
1 hour 30 minutes and 92.0 miles in clear traffic, via the M3, M25 and M23; leave margin at busy times.
Which airport is closest to Southampton?
Farnborough Airport, roughly 1 hour by road. Gatwick is 1 hour 30 minutes.
What if the plane is late?
Yes. The landing time is tracked, so a delay does not leave you without a car.
Is there a station in Southampton?
Southampton Central (SOU), 3 minutes by road. A car avoids the change of trains and the luggage on the platform.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.