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Hampshire is just an hour from London and its excellent transport links make it an easy destination to reach, whether you are travelling by road, train, ferry, coach or bus. Why not download our Hampshire map for free?

We are also an ideal stopover for travels further afield. There are frequent ferries to the Isle of Wight from Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth while Southampton is home port to famous cruise liners such as Queen Mary 2. Portsmouth has ferry links with France and Spain and Southampton Airport provides easy access to Europe.

Travelling by Road

AA Roadwatch - Traffic reports and road conditions throughout the U.K.

RAC Route Planner - If you don't like getting lost, let the RAC work out your route for you.

Hampshire Traffic and Travel Information Service - The Road Management System for Europe.

UK Public Transport Information - Index to timetables, fares, ticket-types, passenger facilities and lots more.

Travelling by Air

Southampton Airport - Information on our regional airport located in Eastleigh.

Bournemouth Airport - Information on Bournemouth Airport in Dorset, within an easy drive of the New Forest.

Gatwick Airport - Information on Gatwick airport, including up-to-date flight arrival data.

Heathrow Airport - Information on Heathrow airport, including up-to-date flight arrival data.

TAG Farnborough Airport - Small business aviation airport in North Hampshire.

Travelling by Rail

National Rail Enquiries: train timetable - Online details of train services throughout the UK.

South West Trains - Guide to train times, latest travel information and services.

Southern - Information about travelling on its South Central and South Eastern patch (previously Connex).

Eurostar - Web site of the cross-channel rail service.

The train line - Find out times, book tickets and reserve seats for UK, European and International trains.

Virgin Trains - Check train times for any train company in Great Britain.

Travelling by Ferry

Brittany Ferries - Ferry services between the South of England & France & Spain.

P&O European Ferries - All you need to know about ferry crossing from Hampshire to Europe.

Portsmouth Ferry Port - Information for everyone travelling through Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port.

Red Funnel Ferries - Ferries from Southampton to the Isle of Wight.

Wightlink Ferries - Ferries from Portsmouth and Lymington to the Isle of Wight

Travelling by Coach

National Express Bus & Coach Services - Wherever you're travelling in the UK or to Europe.

Travelling in Hampshire

Travelling in Hampshire - how to get around when you've arrived, by car, train, bike and bus.