How long is the transfer from Southampton Airport to Bristol?

Approximately 1h 55min for the 99 miles route via the A36, M27, traffic depending. Your driver plans a buffer around your check-in time.

How much does it cost?

Fixed prices from £199 (up to 3 passengers) or £348 (7-seat van) — agreed before you book, unchanged after.

What if my flight is delayed?

Your driver tracks the flight and adjusts the pickup automatically. 60 minutes of waiting after landing are free.

Is there a direct train between the airports?

No — there is no direct rail link on this corridor. Public transport means multiple connections with luggage; the private car is the only direct option.

Can you collect from a Bristol address instead?

Yes — the same service runs from any Bristol home, hotel or office to Southampton Airport, at the same fixed-price principle.

How much time should I allow between flights?

We recommend a minimum of 3 hours between landing at one airport and your departure slot at the other, to allow for the transfer, check-in and security.

Can I bring golf clubs, a buggy or extra luggage?

Yes — golf bags, buggies and additional luggage travel free. Let us know at booking so we can assign a vehicle with enough boot space.

Why not just fly from Bristol Airport instead?

Often you should — BRS covers most of Europe from a single compact terminal 8 miles from the city. This corridor exists for the routes it does not fly: long-haul, connecting itineraries and the occasional fare that makes the drive worth it.

Southampton Airport → Bristol

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Southampton Airport to Bristol Transfer

A private transfer from Southampton Airport to Bristol covers 99 miles via the A36, M27 in approximately 1h 55min.

Distance: 99 miles
Duration: 1h 55min
Via: A36, M27

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Southampton (SOU)Bristol

Southampton Airport

Distance: 99 miles
Duration: 1h 55min
Via: A36, M27

About Southampton Airport

A private transfer from Southampton Airport to Bristol covers 99 miles via the A36, M27 in approximately 1h 55min. Fixed prices start from £199, with flight tracking and a meet & greet driver included.

Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) instead of Bristol? BristolRide drives you from any Bristol address to the SOU terminal — or back — in around 1h 55min, at one fixed price. The south-coast regional airport, it is often the right airport for routes BRS doesn't serve.

Southampton Airport is the south-coast regional airport at Eastleigh, with its own Parkway station and the cruise terminals four miles south. Southampton Airport — the south-coast regional airport — serves destinations that Bristol Airport doesn't, which makes the road link between the two a staple for connecting passengers, diverted flights and split-airport itineraries. The 99 miles drive via the A36, M27 is the reliable way to bridge it, and it removes the need to navigate a second airport's public transport system with luggage in hand.

The route runs via the A36, M27, taking around 1h 55min to cover the real 99 miles road distance. Your driver plans the departure around real traffic and your check-in time — with a safety buffer for security queues at SOU, whether your pickup is in central Bristol or out toward Hampshire. There is no shuttle bus or rail interchange to manage — one car handles the whole route.

Travellers visiting the region also book all airport connections, our fleet & prices, the Bristol Airport guide and business accounts with monthly invoicing from Bristol Airport.

At Southampton Airport

The terminalA single terminal, a short walk from the station
Southampton Airport Parkway stationTrains into Southampton Central and to London Waterloo
Southampton cruise terminalsFour miles — Ocean, Mayflower, City and QEII
WinchesterEight miles north

Pickup points in Southampton Airport

Any address in Southampton Airport works as a pickup or drop-off — these are the places travellers ask for most. Give us the full address or postcode when you book.

Southampton Airport terminalSO18 2NL
Southampton Airport Parkway stationSO18 2HW
Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh
Southampton Central stationSO15 1AL

Every transfer includes

Terminal-to-door in one fixed price
Flight tracking on both ends
Direct 99 miles drive via the A36, M27
60 minutes free waiting after landing
Luggage, buggies and golf bags travel free

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Same fixed price — no hidden fees

Flight TrackingReal-time monitoring

60 Min Free WaitNo rush after landing

Name Sign MeetArrivals hall greeting

Fixed PricesNo surge, no surprises

Licensed DriversProfessional & insured

Card or CashPay on board

How to Get from Southampton Airport to Bristol

Bridging Southampton Airport and Bristol — the realistic options:

Southampton (SOU)Bristol99 miles · 1h 55min

BestPrivate Transfer (BristolRide)

Direct, flight-tracked, luggage stays with you

Higher cost than coach for solo travellers

~1h 55minFixed from £199

Coach (National Express)

Direct coach on some airport pairs

Fixed timetable — a late flight means a missed coach

~3h 27minFrom £15

Train + connections

Frequent on some corridors

No direct rail; multiple changes with luggage

~3h 39minVariable — £25–£90

Tips for the Southampton Airport → Bristol Connection

Allow at least 3 hours between flights when connecting across airports.
Give us both flight numbers — we track the inbound and adjust pickup automatically.
Book the return leg at the same time for a combined price.
At SOU, your driver drops you at the correct terminal for your airline.
Child seats are available on request at no extra charge.

Why BristolRide?

Flight-tracked pickups, generous free waiting time, and a fixed price that doesn't move if your inbound flight does. Your driver knows the SOU terminal layout — drop-off happens at the right door for your airline.

Southampton Airport to Bristol in every season

Holiday peaks load the A36 predictably — your driver builds the buffer in. The fixed price is the same on Christmas morning as on a wet Tuesday. Connections tighten around school-holiday getaways and bank holiday weekends, when both airports run near capacity and a missed connection is costliest — a flight-tracked private transfer removes the guesswork of a public-transport connection at exactly those times.

Southampton Airport to Bristol Transfer Price

Fixed prices start from £199 for up to 3 passengers, £348 for a 7-seat van, calculated from the real 99 miles driven between the two airports. The price includes flight tracking on both ends, waiting time and all luggage — there's no per-bag fee and no surcharge for an early or late connection. For a family or small group, splitting one van fare is usually cheaper than several coach or rail tickets plus the taxi needed at each end.

Up to 3 passengers

Electric

£199

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Up to 3 passengers

Business Class

£298

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Up to 3 passengers

First Class

£597

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Up to 7 passengers

Business Van

£348

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FAQ

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Available Vehicles

ElectricTesla Model 3 or similar

Up to 3 passengers with 2 standard suitcases, or 3 cabin bags

Business ClassMercedes E-Class or similar

Up to 3 passengers with 2 standard suitcases, or 3 cabin bags

Business VanMercedes V-Class or similar

Up to 7 passengers with 7 standard suitcases — a family's full luggage in one vehicle

First ClassMercedes S-Class or similar

Up to 3 passengers with 2 standard suitcases, or 3 cabin bags

All classes include meet & greet · flight tracking · fixed price · 60 min free wait

Return: Bristol to Southampton Airport

The same fixed-price service runs in both directions. Book both legs together and we coordinate the timings.

Southampton (SOU) → Bristol

99 miles · ~1h 55min

Same fixed price — no hidden fees

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