Travelling to the Warsash Campus
By Road
From the west
Exit the M27 at junction 8 taking the third exit towards the A27. Remain in the nearside lane approaching the Windhover roundabout. Take the first exit onto the A27 towards Fareham. Continue for 2½ miles (crossing the River Hamble at Swanwick Marina) and then turn right at the top of the hill, by the church in Sarisbury Green, into Barnes Lane. At the end of Barnes Lane turn right into Brook Lane. After ¾ mile you will reach the Warsash village mini roundabout. Go straight over into Newtown Road. Warsash Maritime Academy is approximately ½ mile ahead on the right hand side.
From the east
Exit the M27 at junction 9 turning left at the end of the slip road towards the Sedgensworth roundabout on the A27. Stay in the offside lane approaching this roundabout. Take the westbound A27 exit towards Park Gate (not Warsash). Continue on the A27 over two further roundabouts. At the third roundabout (Esso garage on left) turn left into Brook Lane. On reaching the next roundabout take the 3rd exit (still Brook Lane). Continue for 1 mile until you reach Warsash village mini roundabout. Go straight over into Newtown Road. Warsash Maritime Academy is approximately ½ mile ahead on the right hand side.
Route Planner
The post code for WMA is SO31 9ZL
By Air
From Heathrow: Take the Southwest Trains coach link to Woking and travel by rail from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway where there is a taxi rank. Journey time is approximately 2 hours.
From Gatwick: Take a train to Fareham, where there is a taxi rank. Journey time is approximately 2 hours.
Other airports serving the area include Southampton International Airport (Airport Parkway station) and Bournemouth International Airport, both have flights to/from a number of European cities.
By Rail
From London area: travel to Southampton Airport Parkway where there is a taxi rank.
From Gatwick, Brighton area: travel to Fareham where there is a taxi rank.
The nearest station to WMA is Swanwick. This station is on the line between Southampton Central (from west and London) and Fareham (from east). This station does not have a taxi rank. Please book a taxi in advance using the Radio Taxi number below. For train times and information please telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or www.rail.co.uk|.
By Coach
National Express runs a coach service from many UK towns and cities to Southampton or Fareham. For more information telephone 08705 808080 or visit www.gobycoach.com|.
By Bus
The No.57 runs between Portsmouth and Warsash Fareham, Portsmouth & Southsea and Fratton (Portsmouth) stations are on its route.
The No. 72 runs from Southampton City Centre to Gosport, via Warsash village.
Bus routes are subject to change. There is also a limited service at weekends and evenings. For up-to-date timetable information telephone First (Southampton) 023 8022 4854 or First (Portsmouth) 023 9286 2412 or visit www.firstgroup.com/firsthampshire
A free bus service operates between Warsash Maritime Academy and Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton. (this service will only stop/collect at these two points.) This bus operates at limited times and not at weekends.
By Taxi
The companies we use are Radio Taxis (01489 573573) and Airport Link for Airport pick-ups (023 9226 9700). Metred taxis at airports are expensive so booking is advisable.
Approximate Fares
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From Southampton Airport Parkway station to WMA – approx. £30
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From Fareham station to WMA – approx. £20