Travel and transport
How To Reach Southampton
Southampton Central Rail Station
is served by direct trains from and to many cities across the country, including London, Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol, Leeds, Brighton and Manchester.
London Waterloo is a 1 hour 20 minutes journey to Southampton Central, passing Southampton Airport Parkway on the way and the local rail network services many suburbs and towns on the periphery of the city. Take the train west, toward Brockenhurst and Bournemouth for a day out in the New Forest or to the beach.
National Express
National Express coaches pick up at Southampton Cruise Terminal, the University of Southampton and the main coach station at Western Esplanade. Coaches travel to and from various destinations all over the country including many major airports and the popular destinations of London.
Southampton International Airport
is the leading ‘fast track’ airport in central-southern England, serving many UK and Europe destinations, with onward connections worldwide. The airport, where 7 airlines fly to and from, including Flybe, is located on the outskirts of the city and within easy access from the M27 and M3. It is also served by Southampton Airport Parkway railway station, a stopping point for trains to and from the 1hr 10min London Waterloo journey. Southampton Central Station is just a 7 minute journey from Southampton Airport Parkway.