Mary

Thinking about renting a car and driving to Southampton. Cannot find specific directions. Also would I be better to take public transportation and what would that be. <BR>Thanks

Julian

Very simple - take the following motorways (freeways):M25 (direction Staines) then the M3 at junction 12). The M3 goes all the way to Southampton. Public transport is a lot messier (look at http://www.railtrack.co.uk for trains or http://www.nationalexpress.co.uk for coaches) - I suggest you drive.

Karen

Mary, does cost enter into this at all? I don't know the cost of renting a car but I imagine its a lot more expensive than a return train fare. If all you are using the car for is to get to Southampton and back I'd rather have the hassle of getting the train, Heathrow can be a nightmare traffic wise. I think trains from Southampton depart from Waterloo, but you may be able to pick one up nearer to Heathrow.

alex

If you only need the car to get to Southampton you should get the train instead. Get the rail link coach (regular departures from Heathrow)to Reading and catch a southbound train to Southampton.

David White

Mary, <BR> <BR>IF you are driving, log onto Mapblast.com and go to "Directions". Enter the starting and ending addresses and Mapblast will provide detailed maps and directions. <BR> <BR>I would take the train. For info on schedules, go to : <BR> <BR> http://www.rail.co.uk <BR> <BR>For tickets on-line: <BR> <BR> http://www.thetrainline.co.uk <BR> <BR>Have a good trip! <BR> <BR>David White <BR>www.KidsToLondon.com <BR> <BR>

Candace

You can get driving directions from www.cwlease.com for anywhere in the UK.