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Southampton Airport is located 6 km from the city center and accessible via 4 different transportation alternatives. You can get to the airport from the city center by bus or train, which serve as public transport options. Passengers who prefer a more convenient method of transportation can take a taxi or rent a car.

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can find the contact information for taxi companies in the city over the internet. The airport is located 6 km from the city center, so it only takes 10 minutes to get there by taxi. Taxis implement a fixed rate to the airport from the city so we would recommend asking what the rate is in advance.

Bus

The U1A buses provide transportation to the airport from the city. These buses depart from the bus terminal and various bus stops throughout the city. Bus line U1A operates from 5:25 am to 12 am. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by bus.

Train

One of the fastest transportation alternatives to get to the airport is by train. Trains depart from the central railway station in the city. The train operates from 5 am to 12 am Monday to Saturday and runs every 10 minutes. Train lines 051, 123, 158, 165, 186, 187 and 188 operate from 7 am to 11 pm on Sundays.

Rental Car

Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and because other transportation alternatives are so easily accessible and affordable, the choice of renting a car becomes a luxurious option. Nevertheless, if you want to rent a car you can find the contact information for various rental car companies located in the city over the internet.

Airport Information

Passengers traveling through the airport can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink at various restaurants and cafes at the airport that offer a rich selection of flavors. Venues to choose from include Costa, The Globe, and The Olive Tree. Passengers who want to go shopping while at the airport can head to WH Smith, a famous English brand, or browse affordable goods at the World Duty Free shop.

Passengers can take care of their monetary needs at the ATMs or the MoneyCorp currency exchange office. The airport offers passengers free internet access for the first four hours. After four hours passengers have to pay for internet access on an hourly or daily basis by cash or credit card.

Southampton Airport also contains a health center featuring trained staff members that can provide first aid care in case of an emergency. The airport also features a designated smoking area outside of the terminal and offers passengers mail services if needed. The Spitfire meeting and conference room offers business travellers an area for individual meetings or meetings with up to 30 people.

There are comfortable alternatives such as bus or taxi for those who would like to travel to the capital, London from Cambridge Airport. Also, the railway station is only a few miles to the airport. Therefore, you can travel to the cities of the United Kingdom from Cambridge Airport easily.

Train  

Located in the city centre, Cambridge Railway Station is only a few miles to Cambridge Airport. You can arrive the railway station in around 10 minutes by taking a taxi or shuttle service at Cambridge Airport. You can continue your journey by going to the capital, London or any other city of the country via these trains. It is also possible to go to the different regions such as Scotland easily by train.

Bus  

Cambridge city centre is 3 miles away to Cambridge Airport. You can easily get to the city centre in a short time by Park & Ride bus. These buses are at your service for arriving the city centre from the aiport every day. Upon arriving Cambridge city centre by these buses, you can continue travelling to other cities by bus or train. Park & Ride fares range from the distance between Cambridge Airport and your point of destination. If you only want to get to Cambridge city centre from the airport by bus, you can enjoy this service at a more reasonable price.

Private Car

You can drive through the roads A1 and A14 to get to the city centre or other cities like London from Cambridge Airport, if you want to use your private car. You can easily find a parking lot for your car both in the airport and in the city centre.

Renting A Car

If you wish, you can rent a car at the companies such as One Rental and Direct Car for driving to the city centre and other nearby cities from Cambridge Airport. You can dial 01223 309 409 to get informed about the procedure before renting a car. Alternatively, you can find the offices of various global rent-a-car firms at the airport or nearby and rent your car there.