Directions to WestQuay Shopping Centre : WestQuay is situated in the heart of Southampton City Centre and there are fast road links to Southampton via the M27 and M3. The best way to get to Southampton is to take the M27 to Junction 3, and then the M271, following signs to WestQuay and the City Centre.
Up to date traffic information is displayed throughout the malls on our touchscreens, giving you the opportunity to plan your journey home - making your visit to WestQuay a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience.
The centre is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, air, taxi or bus. There is a regular shuttle bus, the CityLink, operating between the ferry terminal, railway station and WestQuay, seven days a week during trading hours.
Timetables are available from the Information Desk or the touchscreen kiosks in the malls.
Southampton also has an international airport offering BA domestic and European flights daily.
By Car
Southampton is easily accessible by car. The following directions will help you find your way to WestQuay:
• From the East or West:
- Approach Southampton on the M27.
- At junction 3 join the M271 signposted Southampton.
- At the roundabout take the first exit left, signposted WestQuay and the
Waterfront.
- Stay in the right hand lane and follow signs to WestQuay Car Parks
• From the North:
- Follow the signs on the M3 to WestQuay.
There is extensive car parking in the city, including 4,000 spaces in two car parks at WestQuay, in the Multi-storey and the Podium car park. Customer collection points are conveniently located in the podium car park. For more information on the car parks including tariffs, click here WestQuay Car Parks
For all the up to date information on traffic and transport around the city, visit http://southampton.romanse.org.uk/
If you are using a GPS or route finder system to get to WestQuay, enter "Harbour Parade" as the destination road, the Multi-Storey and Podium car parks are both accessed from this road.
By Train
Direct train services connect Southampton with all parts of the country. Southampton Central station is just a few minutes walk away from WestQuay and the city centre, or you can take the free CityLink shuttle bus, a frequent and direct service, which runs every ten minutes from the station to WestQuay.
There are a number of buses from around the County that stop right outside WestQuay on Portland Terrace.
By bus
BLUESTAR run buses across Southampton and South Hampshire. Services are frequent and most run late into the night.
Dayrider and Freedom passes are available from the driver for unlimited travel across the whole network.
Click here for the latest timetables http://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/routelist.shtml
Bluestar 1 from Winchester, Otterbourne, Chandler’s Ford, Chilworth and The Avenue
Bluestar 2 from Fair Oak, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Swaythling and Portswood
Bluestar 3 from Botley, Hedge End, Bitterne and Northam
Bluestar 4 from Romsey, North Baddesley, Lord’s Hill and Shirley
Bluestar 8 from Hythe, Marchwood and Totton
Bluestar 9 from Langley, Fawley, Blackfield, Hythe, Dibden Purlieu, Applemore and Rushington
Bluestar 10 11 from Cadnam, West Totton, Totton and Redbridge
Bluestar 12 from Calmore, Totton and Redbridge
Bluestar 18 from Millbrook & Shirley and Northam, Bitterne & Thornhill
Citylink is the free bus linking Town Quay (for Red Funnel ferry and RedJet services) and Central Station (for the National Rail network) to WestQuay
Bluestar buses stop right outside WestQuay on Portland Terrace or Bargate Street.
Bluestar’s web site is found at www.bluestarbus.co.uk, where you can download your own timetables, maps and find out more about fares and tickets.
UNI-LINK run local buses around Southampton, available to all passengers. One fare, one ride – only £1.50.
U1 from Airport Parkway, Wessex Lane, Highfield (Main Campus), Portswood & The Avenue
U2 from Bassett, Crematorium, Glen Eyre, Highfield (Main Campus) & The Avenue
U6 from General Hospital, Highfield (Main Campus), Swaythling, Wessex Lane, Portswood & Royal South Hants Hospital
By Ferry
Travelling with a Vehicle
Red Funnel operates a round-the-clock Vehicle Ferry service from East Cowes on the Isle of Wight to Southampton with a crossing time is approximately 55 minutes.
Travelling on Foot
A fast, frequent Red Jet Hi-Speed foot passenger service runs direct to Southampton from Cowes on the Isle of Wight every 30 minutes throughout the day at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. The crossing takes approximately 23 minutes and services are timed to meet the FREE CityLink bus to WestQuay and Southampton Central Station.