Southend to Southampton

We've just heard that Carlisle airport is opening to passengers in June, flying to the two capitals in Ireland, and to Southend.

We have a very difficult journey to Southampton, not living near a main line or motor way, so it takes all day and several train changes, so are wondering about this method: fly to Southend, then use trains from there.

Does anyone know which stations we'll use? Is it Liverpool St from S'end?..which station to S'ton?

I suppose the tube can fill in the missing link, and we use the baggagehandling co for heavy suitcases, so that's not a big problem...;)

Just hoping that we can cut the hours of travelling!

Yes it’s Liverpool Street from Southend, or so their website says. Don’t be misled by the title London Southend Airport!. It’s an hour(52 minutes according to the timetable) into London, then crossing London to London Waterloo, followed by over an hour to Southampton by train. I understand your wanting to avoid the trek from the North to Southampton, but this ‘new’ route won’t be easy. Perhaps if you had a private transfer from Southend to Southampton it would take the strain off the train journey, but it wouldn’t be cheap. :(

Sorry that I’ve not gone into great detail, but hope it can help a little. I wonder why Carlisle airport people chose Southend? Perhaps a good deal was struck.:confused:

Would it be any easier to fly from Newcastle to Southampton?

Just checked Stobart own Southend Airport and they will be flying the planes there under the Flybe banner.

Yes it’s Liverpool Street from Southend, or so their website says. Don’t be misled by the title London Southend Airport!. It’s an hour(52 minutes according to the timetable) into London, then crossing London to London Waterloo, followed by over an hour to Southampton by train. I understand your wanting to avoid the trek from the North to Southampton, but this ‘new’ route won’t be easy. Perhaps if you had a private transfer from Southend to Southampton it would take the strain off the train journey, but it wouldn’t be cheap. :(

Sorry that I’ve not gone into great detail, but hope it can help a little. I wonder why Carlisle airport people chose Southend? Perhaps a good deal was struck.:confused:

Would it be any easier to fly from Newcastle to Southampton?

Just checked Stobart own Southend Airport and they will be flying the planes there under the Flybe banner.

Thanks... it will be interesting to do it at least once!

Yes, Eddie Stobart own Carlisle airport, and have been promising us passenger flights for some time now.

Good Luck!

Hope that he tries flights from the Lake District to Southampton. It would be easier for us getting to the Lake District. :D

Might be better to change at Stratford for the Jubilee line direct to Waterloo when coming in from Southend.

Even so, Southend to Southampton by train is about 3 hours. Carlisle to Southampton by train is 5 hours 30 minutes, so you don’t really gain much, if anything. Except trying out Eddie’s airports [emoji846]

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We've just heard that Carlisle airport is opening to passengers in June, flying to the two capitals in Ireland, and to Southend.

Might be better to change at Stratford for the Jubilee line direct to Waterloo when coming in from Southend.

In contrast, Liverpool Street to Waterloo is not easy, and with luggage the best way is probably by cab.

The best way to use the airport seems to be a quick flight to Dublin and catching Celebrity Eclipse!

The best way to use the airport seems to be a quick flight to Dublin and catching Celebrity Eclipse!

Fly to Dublin and fly to Southampton!

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Fly to Dublin and fly to Southampton!

 

 

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Now THAT'S a good idea! :D

I’d be inclined to look at taking the train from Carlisle to Southampton, only 1 change at Wolverhampton, we have done this relatively recently and it was an easy change.

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I’d be inclined to look at taking the train from Carlisle to Southampton, only 1 change at Wolverhampton, we have done this relatively recently and it was an easy change.

 

 

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Agreed, but we have to go Seascale to Barrow, Barrow to a main line such as Lancaster or Preston on slow stopping trains for a couple of hours, then down to W'hampton. By train up to Carlisle adds 2 hours and odd connections. We used to drive but can't manage long journeys these days. Last year we took a taxi to Penrith, but that added another £100 ...Perhaps we should just move! :D

Agreed, but we have to go Seascale to Barrow, Barrow to a main line such as Lancaster or Preston on slow stopping trains for a couple of hours, then down to W'hampton. By train up to Carlisle adds 2 hours and odd connections. We used to drive but can't manage long journeys these days. Last year we took a taxi to Penrith, but that added another £100 ...Perhaps we should just move! :D

It would be cheaper to just take the taxi than move !

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