What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent?

The fastest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Central Station and Port Solent?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Racecourse Lane. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Central Station and Port Solent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Portchester. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent?

The distance between Southampton Central Station and Port Solent is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent?

The train from Southampton Central to Portchester takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southampton Central Station to Port Solent bus from?

Southampton Central Station to Port Solent bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton Central Station to Port Solent train from?

Southampton Central Station to Port Solent train services, operated by Southern, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent?

The best way to get from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Southampton Central Station to Port Solent bus arrive?

Southampton Central Station to Port Solent bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Racecourse Lane station.

Where does the Southampton Central Station to Port Solent train arrive?

Southampton Central Station to Port Solent train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Portchester station.

Can I drive from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Central Station to Port Solent is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent?

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Where can I stay near Port Solent?

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Southampton Central Station to Port Solent - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton Central Station to Port Solent by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portchestertrain Southampton Central - Littlehampton / ...
29 min
£7–18
Drive 17.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton Central Station to Port Solentcar 17.3 mi
23 min
£5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Racecourse Lanebus X5 / ...
1h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton Central Station to Port Solenttaxi 17.3 mi
23 min
£45–60

Southampton Central Station to Port Solent by train

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Distance: 17.5 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Southampton Central Station, England and Port Solent, England?

Southern operates a train from Southampton Central to Portchester hourly. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 29 min. South Western Railway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport operates a bus from Central Station to Racecourse Lane every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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