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Private transfer to BrightonorSouthern and South Western Railway to Southampton?

The short answer

For one traveler the Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton is cheaper by £62.50. But at 3 travelers the Private transfer to Brighton takes over.

The Private transfer to Brighton is quicker: 50 min against 1 h 36. The Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton varies between 96 and 115 minutes.

Private transfer to Brighton: Runs all night. Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton: 05:57–22:32.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Private transfer to Brighton is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersPrivate transfer to BrightonSouthern and South Western Railway to SouthamptonDifference
1about £109£46.50£62.50
2about £109£93£16
3about £109£139.50£30.50
4about £109£186£77
5about £143£232.50£89.50
6about £143£279£136
7about £143£325.50£182.50
8about £286£372£86

The cheaper option changes at 3 travelers, from the Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton to the Private transfer to Brighton. That is the whole reason this comparison is not a single number.

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
SouthernSWR · Southern and South Western RailwaySouthern and South Western Railway to Southampton
From
Gatwick Airport station, in the South Terminal
To
Southampton Central, changing at Clapham Junction
Runs
05:57–22:32
Journey
96–115 min

The £46.50 ticket is not valid via the London terminals, and the Gatwick Express does not take it; buy the ticket for the Clapham Junction route.

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Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton: price for every party size

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