Transfer to/from - Southampton airport (SOU)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber operates at Southampton airport. When you arrive, open the app on your mobile phone and follow the instructions to request a ride. The app will show you the estimated wait time and price before confirming your ride request. You can also select the type of vehicle you prefer, from budget options to more luxurious.

Bus

Local and regional services to the city centre and surrounding towns are available from the adjacent train station. The journey to downtown Southampton takes approximately 35-40 minutes.

Line U1C from Unilink (Tel +44 238 059 5974) operates every 10-15 minutes from 6:10 am to 11:55 pm between the airport, Southampton University, the city centre and the waterfront, with a fare of £2.50. The U1A route travels in the opposite direction.

Line X4 from Xelabus (Tel +44 238 064 4715) provides transport to Hedge End, West End, Mansbridge and Eastleigh Monday to Saturday between 7:10 am and 7:30 pm.

Alternatively, Megabus (Tel +44 900 160 0900) provides journeys further north, stopping from Oxford to Sunderland.

Train

Key destinations in the southeast and southwest of the country can be reached from the station adjacent to the site and connected by a footbridge. There are direct services to Southampton Central Station every 10 minutes by South Western Railway (Tel +44 345 600 0650). Journey time is 7 minutes and tickets cost £3.90. Other destinations include Winchester (10 min.), Bournemouth (36 min.), Reading (49 min.), Portsmouth (60 min.), London Waterloo (69 min.; from £19.30).

Rent a Car

Taxi

Vehicles from Radio Taxis (Tel +44 238 098 9898 / 066 6666) available 24 hours a day outside the Arrivals Hall door. The journey to the city centre takes about 20 minutes and costs around £20.00.

Timetables and fares

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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