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Cities Near Southampton

Cities near Southampton, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Fareham, Bournemouth, Basingstoke. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Southampton, UK is Fareham, about 10 mi (17 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Fareham10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Bournemouth24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Basingstoke28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Bognor Regis33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Aldershot37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Reading43 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Guildford43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Bracknell45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Worthing45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Swindon48 mi / 77 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Southampton

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Fareham, Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Bognor Regis, Aldershot. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Southampton include Fareham, Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Bognor Regis, Aldershot. The closest is Fareham, about 10 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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