University of Directions

To reach the University

By Car: The University is served by an excellent road network. From the M3 follow signs for Southampton A33 (not Southampton Docks). Follow the A33 (Bassett Ave.) through 2 roundabouts to a major intersection (with the University's Medical and Biological Sciences building to your left). Turn left onto Burgess Road then take the first right onto University Road.

From the M27, use junction 5 (Southampton Airport/). If coming from the east, take the 1st exit off the roundabout. If coming from the west, the 4th exit. Follow the A335 dual carriageway through 2 sets of traffic lights. At the 3rd set, the road divides. Turn right onto Burgess Road (McDonald's will be on your left). University Road is about 3/4 of a mile ahead on your left. A large sign for the University will be seen on the left just before the turning. Note that parking can be very difficult in term time.

By Bus: Uni-link provides bus services interconnecting University campuses with links to rail, air and ferry services. Discounted one day travel passes can be obtained in advance of your visit which are valid on Uni-link and First Southampton bus services. Please see the Uni-link pages (http://www.unilink.soton.ac.uk/) for full details.

All Uni-link buses start/terminate/pass via the Highfield inter-change located on the University map below.

By Rail: Fast services from and Bournemouth/Weymouth serve Southampton Central and Southampton Airport. Both are served by uni-link buses (http://www.unilink.soton.ac.uk/). At Southampton Central, use the south side (platform 4) exit for the U1a bus service. At Southampton Airport, exit on the airport side of the station where you can connect with the U1c bus service.

Local services and slow trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth also stop at Swaythling Station which is only a 20 minute walk from the University, or a 5 minute walk from the Wessex Lane residences.

Symposium building 38 Pay and Display (£1 per hr) (Hartley Suite) Access just before building Refreshments - building 40 32. (Hartley Lounge).

Highfield Inter-change Uni-link buses