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How to get fromSouthampton Airport (SOU) to The Solentby train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to The Solent by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    2h 20m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel via Southampton Central

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    3h 11m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Marlandsbus bus U1c
    2. Take the bus from Marlands to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    3h 40m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to The Solent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Southampton Airport (SOU), England and The Solent, England?

There is no direct connection from Southampton Airport (SOU) to The Solent. However, you can take the train to Eastleigh, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, then travel to The Solent. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to The Solent via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, and Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal in around 3h 11m.

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