Transfer Southampton to Gatwick

[punkybett]

 

we're staying in Southampton after the cruise and our flight back to Canada leaves at 11 AM. What is the best option to get to Gatwick early enough?

[gumshoe958]

7 hours ago, punkybett said:

 

we're staying in Southampton after the cruise and our flight back to Canada leaves at 11 AM. What is the best option to get to Gatwick early enough?

Southampton to Gatwick is a 2 hour journey by train or car and you’ll presumably want to be at the airport by around 9.

 

The train would be cheapest - direct services leave Southampton Central at 6.08 (arrive 8.12) or 7.12 (arrive 9.09).

(This is Mon-Sat. There is no viable train option on a Sunday.)

 

Otherwise it’s a taxi or private car transfer but I would expect that to cost £150-200 and take around the same time - maybe longer if the traffic’s bad, which it often is.

 

 

Edited June 19, 2023 by gumshoe958

[gumshoe958]

To add - it might make more sense to stay at Gatwick rather than Southampton the night before your flight.
 

There are plenty of airport hotels, and it would mean a later start without the worry of delays on the roads or trains.

[matamanoa]

I would vote for staying at Gatwick overnight in order not to stress out with possibly missing your flight.  This is what we do and it takes the worry out of missing the once daily flight to Canada.

[punkybett]

Thanks for your replies. It would make more sense to stay around the airport the night before.