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Southampton Airport to Bournemouth

Price your transfer

Sedan Up to 4 passengers with hand luggage.
12:00 2 passengers
From Whole car · tolls and taxes in Book now, pay later See prices →
Free cancellationUntil 24 hours before, refunded in full
No card todayCharged 48 hours before you travel
Flight trackedLand late and the driver waits, free
Licensed driversInsurance and licence checked by us

What is included

The journey

Forty minutes west on the M27 and A31, through the edge of the New Forest. A common transfer for beach holidays and for conferences at the BIC.

Arriving at Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport is four miles from the city and a short drive from the cruise terminals, which is what most of its transfers are about. It also serves Winchester, the New Forest and the ferries to the Isle of Wight.

How long it really takes

Maps says 36 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.

1
Taxi and disembark10–15 min
2
Passport controlNone inside Schengen. 15–45 min from outside it.
3
Baggage reclaim10–25 min with hold luggage
4
Finding your driver2–5 min. Your name on a sign.
5
The drive36 min

Realistically, 66 to 111 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.

When to book

Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.

A week aheadJuly, August, Fridays and Saturdays. The busiest arrivals of the year.
As soon as you have the flightGroups of five or more. Vans and minibuses go first, always.
Two or three daysLanding between 23:00 and 06:00. Fewer drivers are working.
The day before is fineEverything else. The same morning usually works too.

Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.

Before you land

The cruise airportShips leave on a schedule that does not wait, and the terminals are spread around the docks. A booked car with the terminal written down removes the one variable that matters on embarkation day.
Winchester, the New Forest and the ferriesAll within half an hour. For a walking holiday in the New Forest or a week on the Isle of Wight, this is the airport that makes the first day short.

FAQ

How long does it take to get from Southampton Airport to Bournemouth?

About 36 minutes for the 52 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.

How much is a transfer from Southampton Airport to Bournemouth?

From £129 for up to four passengers, and £194 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.

What happens if my flight is late?

We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.

Where do I meet the driver at Southampton Airport?

In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.

Can I cancel?

Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.

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