Travel to Southampton

By air

There are numerous regular flights to Southampton International Airport from various national and international airports. Details of flight routes and times are available from the Southampton Airport website.

By rail

Frequent fast trains run to Southampton from London Waterloo, many calling at Woking for the Heathrow RailAir coach link. Timetables, fares and booking are available on www.nationalrail.co.uk. Through cross-country trains also run several times a day from Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and many other UK centres.

The nearest main station to the University is Southampton Airport Parkway; all trains from London and Woking call here.

By road

Southampton is just 75 miles (120km) from London and 21 miles (35km) from the Channel ports. The M3, M27 and A34 provide fast, direct access while the A36 is the main route to the West Country, Bristol and Wales.

• From the M3 - exit at junction 14, following signs for Southampton (A33). Follow the A33 into Bassett Avenue and follow the map/signs to University campuses.
• From the M27 (west or east) - leave the M27 at junction 5 (Southampton Airport) and follow the map/signs to University campuses.

Accommodation

Delegates are responsible for booking and payment of their own overnight accommodation.

The link below provides a list of suggested accommodation. Please check the current hotel rate before booking a room as rates may be subject to change. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Delegates should be aware that the list does not provide a full listing of all available accommodation in Southampton.

Please remember to cite the "UKSBM 2009 Conference" when making your room booking at the Highfield Hotel.

list of suggested accomodation