To reach Southampton from Armagh, fly from Belfast City to London, then take a train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central. This route covers over 500 km. The total journey time is approximately 7 hours. It is the most reliable way to reach the south coast from Northern Ireland.
Total Distance: Driving distance 530 km, straight-line air distance 400 km.
The train from London Waterloo to Southampton takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
May to September for the best weather to explore the waterfront.