Travel Information

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For a map of the area click here

Rail

Excellent connections from the 2 main line stations, Southampton Parkway and Eastleigh. The stations link Eastleigh to London in under 1 hour and regular countrywide connections.
Hamble, Botley, Hedge End, Netley and Bursledon are all local mainline stations providing good connections to and from Gatwick and Heathrow.
For rail enquiries please call 08457 48495 www.swtrains.org.uk


Road

Both the M27 (junctions 5 to 8) and M3 (junctions12 and 13) run through the Hamble Valley, ensuring quick and easy access from the Midlands, West Country and London. The Hamble Valley is centrally located to reach Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, the New Forest and the Isle of Wight.

For route plans and travel maps from your home to the Hamble valley, travel watch and up to date news for on the roads see The AA

For parking information and map within Eastleigh Town Centre click here


Bus Travel

Solent Blue Line

You can get around the Hamble Valley using Solent Blue line, with regular services from Eastleigh town centre to villages in the borough and to neighbouring cities Southampton, Winchester and Portsmouth. For more details on Solent Blue Line please visit their website which includes clickable map, summary timetables for all routes, details of tickets and ticket agents, and contacts.
Short e-mail replies to enquiries can be sent to your digital mobile phone during weekday office hours. www.solentblueline.com
Tel: 023 8061 8233 (8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Saturday)
Fax: 023 8033 9192

First
Travelling throughout the whole of southern Hampshire couldn't be easier with First. Running over 21,000 journeys a week, First is the principal operator of regular bus services in the area from Southampton to Portsmouth, including the Hamble Valley. FirstDay Hampshire tickets cost just £3.50 and allow unlimited daily travel on the whole network.
FirstWeek Hampshire tickets cost just £11.95 and allow unlimited travel in any 7 day period.
Personal callers can visit any of the five First Travel Shops between 8.30am to 5pm (Mon to Fri) and 9am to 3.30pm (Sat); these are located at Fareham Bus Station, Gosport Bus Station, Pound Tree Rd Southampton, Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station and The Hard Interchange/Gunwharf Quays.


Coach Travel
There are a number of coach companies that operate from Hamble Valley that can assist you in getting to this region.
Angela Coaches 023 8040 3170 www.angelacoaches.co.uk
Coliseum Coaches 023 8047 2377 www.coliseumcoaches.co.uk

Air Travel
The Hamble Valley boasts it's own international airport with excellent UK, European and worldwide flights. Situated only 1 mile from Eastleigh town centre, and adjacent to both junction 5 of the m27 and Southampton Parkway rail station. Airport enquiries 023 8062 2021.
For details of flights and services from Southampton Airport, visit their website Southampton International Airport
The Hamble Valley is only a 1 hour drive from Heathrow airport, 1 1/2 hours from Gatwick airport and only 45 mins drive from Bournemouth International airport.


Sea Travel
The Hamble Valley is only 15 mins from the Isle Of Wight ferry which operates from Southampton, making the Hamble Valley convenient for overnight accommodation for those traveling to Southampton to join cruise ships. The cross channel ferries that run from Portsmouth are only 30 - 40 mins away.


For information on Timings:
Red Funnel 023 8063 9438 www.redfunnel.co.uk
Wight Link, Isle of Wight Ferries 0870 582 7744 www.wightlink.co.uk
P & O Ferries 0870 2424 999 www.poportsmouth.com


Cycle Travel
For details of cycle routes and maps please click here, if you would like a printed copy please contact 023 8068 8233
The Hamble Valley also boasts walking routes through and around the Borough of Eastleigh, click here.