Southampton Transportation

Southampton had good transport links, by road and rail from London and other British toes and cities. Southampton is also an active port and many ferries and crise ships arrive and leave this way. A daily ferry service to the nearby Isle Of Wight is also available.

Arriving by Air

One of the most modern regional airports in Europe, Southampton Airport (SOU) at Eastleigh is 4 miles (6 kilometres) north-west of the city centre and has scheduled services to 12 airports in the UK and seven European destinations, including Paris and Amsterdam.The rail journey from Southampton Airport (Parkway) Station to Southampton Central takes seven minutes.

Getting Around Southampton

For getting around Southampton there are both licensed taxis and private hire vehicles. There are numerous taxi ranks around the city and licensed taxis can also be hailed from the roadside. Private hire vehicles can be booked by phone or via the Internet. There are various bus companies that provide a comprehensive network across the city as well as Dial-a-Ride, a pre-booked door-to-door service offering personalised transportion.