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There is a choice of direct public transport options from Gatwick to Southern England (Dorset & Hampshire) including the main towns of Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Dorchester & Yeovil.

National Express coaches run economical services to most major towns and cities in Southern England, however many of the services operate via Heathrow adding to the time taken.
The rail network again is faster and more expensive and also serves most major towns and cities in the area.
Example Gatwick
services		 Coach Rail
Southampton Around 4-5 Hours
(hourly changing at Heathrow)
 2 hrs
Around Every 30 Minutes
Portsmouth Around 4hrs 30mins
(hourly changing at Heathrow)		 1 hr 45 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes
Bournemouth 3 hrs 20mins
Around Every 1-2 Hours		 2 hrs 45 mins
1-2 Trains Hour
Salisbury Around 4-5 hours
Several each day indirect		 2 hrs 30 mins
Around Every 45 Minutes
Yeovil Around 5-6 hours
2 or 3 each day indirect		 3 hrs
Around Every 60 Minutes
Rail Gatwick - Southern Towns
Gatwick is on the main Brighton to London railway line. Most trains terminating at Victoria Station in London. The station is attached to the South Terminal at Gatwick. There is a free train every few minutes between the North Terminal and South Terminal.

For services to Southern England town and cities, you will on most occassions need to catch a train into London, connecting at Clapham Junction. Trains to Clapham Junction from Gatwick run every few minutes. Trains originating from London's Waterloo station which service Southern England stop here.
There is also an hourly direct train from Gatwick along the south coast to Portsmouth.
Another option for some is to get an hourly train from Gatwick to Reading which stops at Guildford, where you can pick up the Portsmouth line.
Railways are privatised in the United Kingdom. You may use several companies travelling from Gatwick as there are few direct trains.
Prices are very complex, normally the best fares are advance purchase, if you pay on the day it can be very expensive.

Use the 'trainline' link right - for timetables and available fares.
For overseas visitors the big problem with train tickets is that there are no true etickets at the moment, so you miss the reasonable advance purchase fares. Tickets ordered online can only be sent to UK postal addresses.
There is an option where you can order online and pickup the tickets on arrival at a special ticket machine. The good news is that Gatwick is one of the few stations where such a machine is located.
Discounted Train Tickets - SouthernTowns to Gatwick Return
Deep discounts and free tickets for children!
There are strict conditions on these bargain tickets:
  • Return journeys only
  • Journey cannot originate at Gatwick Airport
  • First Capital Connect trains only
  • Minimum 2 days away
  • Minimum 2 people travelling
  • Must be flying from airport
  • Children travel free
  • No restrictions on times
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Bus / Coach Between Gatwick & Southern Towns
Coach travel from Gatwick to Southern English towns and cities, (apart from the Brighton area) are awkward. Most journeys will require you to change coaches at Heathrow Airport.

The notable exception is a direct service from Gatwick to Bournemouth, though this too operates via Heathrow Airport.
At peak hours during weekdays, the M25 motorway connecting Heathrow and Gatwick invariably become congested and delays are routine.
National Express Coaches are comfortable long distance coaches with onboard washroom and toilets.
Luggage allowance is 40kg (two suitcases).For up to date timetables and tickets follow the link below to the National Express Web Site.

You will save yourself time by purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets ordered online are e-tickets, emailed to your inbox immediately after ordering.
National Express Ticketing & Timetables
National Express coaches pick up from both North & South terminals at Gatwick.
Journeys start at South Terminal
Package Gatwick Transfer Plus Airport Hotel
If you have to stay overnight at Gatwick in addition to making the transfer, you will find it more economical to bundle hotel and transfers in one package.

Nearly all airport hotels at Gatwick are covered by the scheme, transfers are provided by the National Express coaches that cover nearly all towns and cities in England and Wales.
Important: To take advantage of this package you need to purchase return transfers. You cannot purchase a package just one way. The hotel stay can be at the end of the outward leg or before the return.

Gatwick Transfers + Hotel Package More Details ....
Affordable Private & Group Transfers

If you are a group or family of around 5 or more it starts to make financial sense to hire your own private coach for transfers. From the terminal at Heathrow direct to your destination without any connections or waiting.

Make an enquiry below, it only costs you time.
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