Getting to Southampton Airport from the New Forest

Southampton Airport is the closest airport to the New Forest, making it the most convenient option for many travellers. Here's everything you need to know about getting there.

Distance and Travel Time

From Brockenhurst, Southampton Airport is approximately 12 miles away. Journey times vary by transport method:

**Taxi**: 25-30 minutes

**Train**: 35-40 minutes (change at Southampton Central)

**By car**: 25-35 minutes depending on traffic

By Taxi

A taxi is the most comfortable and convenient option, especially with luggage or early morning flights. King Taxi & Private Hire offers reliable airport transfers with:

Flight monitoring (we adjust for delays)

Meet & greet service available

Comfortable vehicles for up to 8 passengers

Fixed prices with no surprises

By Train

From Brockenhurst station, take a train towards Southampton Central, then change for the Southampton Airport Parkway station. Allow at least 1 hour including the walk from the station to the terminal.

By Car

Take the A337 north to Lyndhurst, then the A35/M27 towards Southampton. The airport is well signposted from the M27. Parking is available but can be expensive for longer stays.

Airlines at Southampton

Southampton Airport serves destinations across the UK and Europe, including:

British Airways (Edinburgh, Glasgow)

Flybe/Eastern Airways (Jersey, Guernsey)

Ryanair (various European destinations)

Ready to book your airport transfer? [Get a quote](/booking) or call 0300 014 5464. We offer fixed-price transfers to all UK airports.