Between Monday 13 April and Wednesday 26 August 2026 the lifts at Southampton Central station will be refurbished, affecting step-free access. For more information, please visit this page: southampton central lift refurbishment
Platform 1 – Monday 13 April to Tuesday 26 May
The lifts are out of order between platform 1 and the footbridge at Southampton Central station.
Step free access is still available to platform 1 via the Blechynden Terrance entrance, and to platforms 2, 3 and 4 via the Western Esplanade (premium and short stay car park) entrance. Accessible taxis are available at both entrances for transfer if required. Please speak to a member of station staff for assistance.
Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms.
Help points are available on all platforms
The station is staffed 24 hours a day.
Gateline
.The gateline is directly in front of you as you enter either side of the station. Please speak to any member of staff on the gateline.
Platform
.Wait at the platform assisted boarding point, or on the platform in view of station/on-train staff and make yourself known when the train arrives.
The station is staffed 24 hours a day.
Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the south side (West Quay side).
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
Southampton Cruise ship terminals.
Bus link to Town Quay for Isle of Wight Ferries.
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles except registered Blue Badge holders.
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles except registered Blue Badge holders.