Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Eastleigh travel guide

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You're Going to Love Eastleigh

With a population of 54,225, Eastleigh is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Eastleigh to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Eastleigh

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hiltonbury Farmhouse (North Millers Dale) and The Fishers Pond (Main Road, Fishers Pond) are great picks.

When to visit Eastleigh

Eastleigh in January
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eastleigh in January
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Eastleigh

Plane

When flying to Eastleigh, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Eastleigh departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastleigh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastleigh to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Eastleigh Chandlers Ford is the busiest station in Eastleigh. Another popular train station is Eastleigh, located 1.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eastleigh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 105 km from Eastleigh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastleigh, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Eastleigh takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Eastleigh, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Eastleigh departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eastleigh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Eastleigh to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Eastleigh Chandlers Ford is the busiest station in Eastleigh. Another popular train station is Eastleigh, located 1.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eastleigh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 105 km from Eastleigh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eastleigh, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Eastleigh takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Eastleigh

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Eastleigh

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Eastleigh

Most booked hotels in Eastleigh

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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3,jct13
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Travelodge Eastleigh Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Ellington Lodge at The Concorde
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Eastleigh

Hiring a car in Eastleigh costs £58 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Eastleigh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Eastleigh is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Eastleigh costs £58 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Eastleigh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Eastleigh is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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