Getting to the National Oceanography Centre
Flying to the UK
If flying in to the UK we would recommend that Southampton or Heathrow are best
options for ease of travel to Southampton city centre.
Southampton Airport: Southampton airport has 13 airlines/tour operators serving
around 48 destinations. For details on the routes served visit
www.baa.com/main/airports/southampton or Tel: +44 (0)870 040 009. From the
airport a taxi is the fastest option though there is a direct bus service that leaves
the airport and goes directly to the NOCS. Visit
www.nationalexpress.com for coach timetables and
www.uni-link.info for details on the public bus running from Highfield
bus interchange.
Heathrow Airport: If flying in to Heathrow airport, and you wish to take public
transport to Southampton we would recommend that the coach is the fastest route.
Direct coaches take approx 1 hour 35 mins. Either get off at Southampton coach station
and take a taxi to the NOCS or ask about changing at Highfield bus interchange and
take the public bus directly to the National Oceanography Centre. Visit
www.nationalexpress.com for coach timetables and www.uni-link.com for details
on the public bus running from Highfield bus interchange.
By train
From London to Southampton: There are approximately three direct trains every hour
from Waterloo Station, London to Southampton Central Station with the journey time
taking 1 hour 20 mins. For train timetables and fares visit:
www.thetrainline.com. At the Southampton Central Station take a taxi to
the National Oceanography Centre.
By road
From London or the North – M3, exit at J14 on to the A33 to Southampton.
From the West – M27, exit at J3 on to the M271 to Southampton
From the East – M27, exit at J8 on to the A3024 to Southampton
Follow signs to Docks and then follow signs to Dock Gate 4 and the Waterfront.
Click here for
pdf of a map
By Ferry
Portsmouth is approximately 30 minutes by road and has regular services to and from
Cherbourg, Caen, Le Havre, St Malo and Bilbao. Visit
www.portsmouth-port.co.uk for more info.
Taxis
To pre book a taxi in Southampton, please contact:
West Quay Cars: +44(0)700 0700 0700
Radio Taxis: +44 (0)23 8066 6666
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