About Southampton Central
As you would probably guess from the name, Southampton Central is the main Southampton train station and has been serving the city since it was first opened in 1895. It's still a very busy station today, serving millions of passengers with connections to Portsmouth, Weymouth, Bristol, Birmingham, and London. Located close to the heart of the city and served by several bus lines, it makes a great gateway to explore Southampton, no matter where you're coming from.
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How does the luggage storage process work at Southampton Central?
- Effortless booking: You can find and book Southampton luggage storage easily using our app or website. Choose to do this on the go at the station or well in advance from home.
- Secure payment: When you can't be bothered fumbling with coins and cash to use a luggage locker, Bounce is ideal. To confirm your reservation, you pay securely online.
- Guaranteed space: It's frustrating to arrive at Southampton Train Station and find all the lockers are occupied. With Bounce, booking ahead confirms your spot, so you don't need to worry.
How to get to and from Southampton Central Station
Southampton Central Station is conveniently located at Blechynden Terrace, Southampton SO15 1AL, United Kingdom. It isn't far from the Southampton Cruise Terminal and as a main transit hub, you can easily get around from here:
Train connections
- South Western Railway: Connects to London Waterloo (1h 20m), Bournemouth (35 mins), and Portsmouth Harbour (1h).
- CrossCountry: Provides access to Birmingham New Street (2h 30m), Manchester Piccadilly (4h 20m), and Newcastle (5h 30m).
- Great Western Railway: Travels to Cardiff Central (2h 15m) and Bristol Temple Meads (1h 30m).
- Southern: Connects to Brighton (1h 45m).
- Southampton Airport Parkway: Connects to Southampton Airport Parkway (10 mins).
Bus connections
Bluestar are the local buses to use. Here are a few examples of popular routes:
- Bluestar 1: Travels to Winchester.
- Bluestar 2: Connects to Eastleigh and Fair Oak.
- Bluestar 17: Provides access to Weston.
Unilink buses connect the University of Southampton and key locations in the city.
- Unilink U1: Travels to the University of Southampton Highfield Campus.
- Unilink U2: Connects to the University of Southampton Avenue Campus.
Airport connections
- Southampton Airport: Accessible via the train from Southampton Central to Southampton Airport Parkway (10 mins travel time).
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Finding luggage storage in Southampton has never been easier, thanks to Bounce. Our luggage storage facilities let you store luggage no matter where you are in the city, including near the Central Station. Once you've found your Southampton luggage storage service, you can leave your bags behind and focus on enjoying your trip.