How to travel from Swanage to Southampton Airport (SOU), United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU) is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swanage to Southampton Airport (SOU) by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Bournemouth then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Southampton Airport (SOU).

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Swanage Associated Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Southampton Airport (SOU).

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU)

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Southampton Airport (SOU) by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU) is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU) by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU). We recommend that you take a taxi to Southampton Airport (SOU). instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU). We recommend that you take a taxi to Southampton Airport (SOU). instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Southampton Airport (SOU) from Swanage is to take a taxi which will take 1hr and cost around £125 ($150).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Southampton Airport (SOU). We recommend that you take a taxi to Bournemouth then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU). The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Southampton Airport (SOU)

Transport options from Swanage to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
1h 15m
£79($95)
every 30 mins94km (58 miles)
Bus and Train1h 40m
£19($23)
hourly78km (48 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£125($150)
on demand87km (54 miles)
Drive
1hr
£15($18)
on demand87km (54 miles)

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