Southern popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton → Gatwick | First and last departures6:55am — 8:46pm | Average duration2h 8m | Minimum price$11 | |
| London → Gatwick | First and last departures6:58am — 10:01pm | Average duration35m | Minimum price$18 | |
| London Victoria → London Gatwick Airport | First and last departures6:59am — 4:05pm | Average duration37m | Minimum price$20 | |
| Gatwick → Southampton | First and last departures6:46am — 8:35pm | Average duration2h 6m | Minimum price$11 | |
| Southampton → London | First and last departures6:57am — 5:50pm | Average duration2h 42m | Minimum price$35 |
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Southern's Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Trains313
- Cities53
- Countries1
- Routes331
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Southern User Reviews
Customers have had positive experiences with the train operator, Southern. They appreciate the friendly staff, comfortable rides, and punctuality. However, some passengers found issues with rail replacement services being tiring and difficulties entering crowded platforms due to ticket scanning problems. Overall, Southern is recommended for stress-free travel experiences to Gatwick and Havant.
Only problem we had was inability to go through gate initially. We were early, didn’t realize that ticket wouldn’t scan and open gate until about 20 min before departure. After trying repeatedly to enter, we finally asked attendant who told us to wait 10 minutes and retry. Suggest noting on ticket that departure platforms can be crowded with trains every few minutes, so tickets don’t allow admission until 20 minutes (?) before departure.
Douglas S.
Train trip to Havant was very good, rail replacement quite tiring
Mrs S.
The service was really good on time
Kevin B.
I had a wonderful time travelling Southern and would recommend to friends to use their service.
Sammy B.
On time ,comfortable ,stress free
Colin L.
Because my flight was delayed, and the Gatwick airport shuttle got stuck, I missed my train by 5 minutes and had to purchase a brand new ticket. I feel that I should have been allowed to use that same ticket being that it was not my fault that I missed my train
Helen H.
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Popular Routes, Destinations and Stations
Top Train Lines
Curious about Southern's busiest routes? Here's where most of our passengers are heading!
- Gatwick to London$30
- London to Gatwick$31
- Southampton to Gatwick$31
- London to Eastbourne$65
- Portsmouth to London$43
- London to Portsmouth$61
- Gatwick to Southampton$32
- London to Brighton$48
- Eastbourne to London$31
- Brighton to London$47
- Gatwick to Brighton$24
- London to Hastings$56
- Brighton to Gatwick$25
- Brighton to Worthing$12
- Worthing to Brighton$12
- Watford to London$15
- Hickstead to Brighton$11
- Southampton to London$40
- London to Watford$15
- London to Wembley$11
Top Destinations
From big cities to hidden gems, these are the places Southern can take you on your next adventure!
- Buses to London
- Buses to Gatwick
- Buses to Brighton
- Buses to Southampton
- Buses to Portsmouth
- Buses to Eastbourne
- Buses to Worthing
- Buses to Chichester
- Buses to Hastings
- Buses to Watford
- Buses to Bognor Regis
- Buses to Fareham
- Buses to Horsham
- Buses to Hickstead
- Buses to Wembley
- Buses to Newhaven
- Buses to Crawley
- Buses to Lewes
- Buses to Shoreham-by-Sea
- Buses to Bexhill
Top Stations and Locations
Need to know where to catch Southern? We've got a list of our main stops to help plan your trip.
- Southampton Airport
- London Bridge Station
- Brighton Train Station
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Victoria
- London Bridge
- Southampton Central
- Portchester
- Worthing
- Wembley Central Station
- Seaford (Sussex)
Most popular airports and destinations
Flying part of the way? See where Southern can connect you to popular airports and help your reach your final stop!
- Gatwick to London Victoria
- London Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- London to London Gatwick Airport
- London Gatwick Airport to Watford
- London Gatwick Airport to Brighton
