Southampton Transport - Rail, Coach and Bus
Southampton airport is easily accessible from London and the South East via the M3 (off the M25) and via the M27 for those East and West of Southampton using both private and public transport. Explore the options below to find out which method of getting to Southampton is best for you.
You can often make big savings when you research which method of travel you would like to use and book your tickets online. Transport providers will cut prices to those who book early, so it is definetly worth sorting out all transport to and from Southampton Airport in advance and saves a lot of hassle too!
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Southampton by Car
Travelling to Southampton by car is a great option for most people. If you have your own car there are plenty of cheap airport parking options to choose from. If you have an early morning flight or would rather be closer to the airport the day before your flight the most hassle free option is to book an airport hotel.
This is a reasonably priced option and saves you the hassle of having to get up at the crack of dawn to travel for an early flight! Airport Hotel Shop offers great overnight hotel and long or short stay parking packages to save you money!
Southampton Airport is easily accessible by car from the M27 and the M3 which is connected to the M25, so to the whole country.
You can find out much more about directions, and view interactive transportation and terminal maps by visiting our Southampton Maps & Directions page.
Southampton Airport by Coach
National Express runs coaches from the rest of the UK to Southampton city centre (Western Esplanade).
From the city centre the airport is only 4 miles away. To do the last bit of the journey you can either book as taxi, or catch a bus. The Uni Link UC1 and First Group number 14 both run between the city centre and the airport.
It is worth booking in advance as National Express have removed the booking fee when purchasing your tickets online.
Tel: +44 (0)870 580 8080
Southampton Airport by Taxi
Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are over 200 taxi companies serving Southampton airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.
Find cheap airport taxis near you by checking out our Southampton airport Taxi Listings.
The listings include contact details and a description of each company's services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs.
Southampton Airport by Train
Southampton Airport is one of the most modern regional airports in Europe and boasts the shortest train to plane connection of any European airport.
Southampton Airport (Parkway) Station is only 50 metres from the terminal building and 3 trains run every hour to and from London Waterloo (the journey takes just over an hour).
Train times, cheapest fare finders and discounts on UK attractions can be found from thetrainline.com. Booking in advance can save you up to 43% as opposed to booking at the train station, so it's worth getting your tickets sorted online today!
Southampton Airport by Bus
There are two bus service which run between the city centre and the airport. The journey time between the city centre and the airport is approximately 30- 40 minutes, so make sure you catch the bus with time to spare.
The Uni Link bus service operates between the airport, uni, city centre and waterfrount. For more information vist the Uni Link bus website.
The First Group service 14 and 14A run hourly buses between the airport and city centre. For more information visit their website.