Travel & Accommodation

The conference will take place on Highfield Campus and the Turner Sims Concert Hall.

See the campus map.

Travel by Car

Postcode for satnav: SO17 1BJ

Visitor parking: There is a Pay and Display car park for visitors, accessed from University Road. Please note that it can fill up very quickly during the morning.

Driving on the M3:

  • At Junction 13 take right-hand lane to continue forward onto the M3 (signs for Southampton A33)
  • Leave the M3 at junction 14, then merge onto the A33
  • At Chilworth Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A33
  • Follow the A33 (Bassett Ave.) take 1st exit on next roundabout – continue alongA33, keep in left hand lane
  • At major intersection, turn left at traffic lights onto A35 (Burgess Road)
  • Continue through two set of lights past Shell garage on left hand side
  • Keep in right hand lane – at third set of traffic lights turn right into University Road

From the M27:

  • Leave the M27 at junction 5
  • If coming from the east, take the 1st exit off the roundabout; if coming from the west, take the 4th exit (onto A335)
  • Follow the A335 dual carriageway through 2 sets of traffic lights
  • At the 3rd set, turn right onto A35 (Burgess Road) – McDonald’s will be on your left
  • Continue through one sets of traffic lights
  • Keep to left hand lane and turn left at the traffic lights onto University Road

Travel by Train

Southampton has two main train stations: Southampton Central; located in the city centre and Southampton Airport Parkway; located outside of the city next to the airport and Parkway train station.

Frequent and convenient trains connect London to Southampton. Trains depart from London Waterloo every 30 minutes during the day, and take approximately 75 minutes to Southampton. Coming from London, the first station is Southampton Airport Parkway, located directly opposite Southampton Airport. This station is slightly closer to the University. There is a taxi rank outside the station.

Train timetables and fares are available online at the National Rail website. Ticket offices and vending machines are available at Waterloo Station.

Your Onward Journey: By Bus:

The Uni-link bus service runs from the train station and Southampton Airport to the main Highfield Campus (please visit their website for timetables and locations www.unilinkbus.co.uk

Prices:
£2.50 per adult for a single journey
£4.30 for a “dayrider”, adult unlimited travel for one day

By Taxi
Local Taxis also operate outside the train stations.

Travel time approximately 10 –15 minutes from the University of Southampton. Charge approximately £7-£10

You don’t usually need to pre-book taxis but if you want to book here are a couple you may like to try:

Local Taxi:
Radio Taxis – 023 80 66 6666
Aero Taxis 023 80 01 02 03
Southampton Taxis  023 80 005 005

Travel by Coach

Coach services are provided by National Express with direct routes from Birmingham, Oxford, and London to Southampton.

Your onward Journey

By Taxi
There is a taxi rank outside the coach station, but it is not always heavily populated.
Book via Telephone: 023 80 98 98 98 or 023 80 666 666
By Bus
The Uni-link bus service runs from  Asda & Marlands to the main Highfield Campus. Please visit their website for timetables and locations www.unilinkbus.co.uk
Prices:
£2.50 per adult for a single journey
£4.30 for a “dayrider”, adult unlimited travel for one day
You can also download the Unilink App to help manage your journey.

 

Travel by Air

Southampton Airport Information can be found at www.southamptonairport.com
Your Onward Journey:
By Taxi
Southampton Airport taxis are operated by Radio Taxis. You can book your local taxi before you travel, or when you arrive.
Book via Telephone: 023 80 98 98 98 or 023 80 666 666

Taxis will pick up customers directly outside the Arrivals terminal door.

By Bus
The Uni-link bus service runs from  Southampton Airport Parkway to the main Highfield Campus. Please visit their website for timetables and locations www.unilinkbus.co.uk
Prices:
£2.50 per adult for a single journey
£4.30 for a “dayrider”, adult unlimited travel for one day
You can also download the Unilink App to help manage your journey.

 

We recommend The Elizabeth House Hotel and the Leonardo Hotel.  They are both near the conference venue.

Other good options include: Premier Inn Southampton City Centre , Premier Inn Southampton (Cumberland Place), Travelodge Southampton .

For a map with some suggestions for restaurants and pubs near the conference venue, click here (to be added)