Getting Here

Lee-on-the-Solent is located on the Solent coast between Gosport and Stubbington in Hampshire. The town is accessible by bus, car, and rail, with connections to the wider south coast region.

By Bus

First Hampshire operates bus services to Lee-on-the-Solent from Fareham railway station. Routes 15 and 16 connect Fareham with Lee-on-the-Solent, running at approximately 15-minute intervals throughout the day. The journey from Fareham station takes approximately 25 minutes. Alternative routes serve the town via Stubbington and Gosport town centre. These services provide the most frequent and reliable public transport connection to Lee-on-the-Solent. Within the town, local bus services connect residential areas with the seafront and High Street. For journey planning and timetable information, First's journey planner or Google Maps public transport feature are useful tools.

By Car

Lee-on-the-Solent is accessible from the M27 motorway at junction 11, which connects to the A32 at Fareham. From the A32, follow signs to Stubbington and then to Lee-on-the-Solent via the B3385. The B3385 is the main road through Stubbington and leads directly to Lee-on-the-Solent. Journey times from major centres are approximately 45 minutes from Southampton, 50 minutes from Winchester, and 90 minutes from London. From Portsmouth, the route typically goes via Gosport on the A32 and then south to Lee-on-the-Solent. A sat nav postcode for the High Street area is PO13 9BZ, or PO13 9NX for the seafront area. The roads in Lee-on-the-Solent are relatively quiet compared with neighbouring towns, but summer weekends and school holidays can see increased traffic. On-street parking is available but can be limited during peak season.

Parking

On-street parking is available throughout Lee-on-the-Solent, particularly along Marine Parade and side streets near the seafront. Pay and display car parks are located near the seafront (Marine Parade) and near the High Street shopping area. Many of the surrounding residential streets offer free resident permit parking, with some spaces available for visitors during specific hours. Parking is typically easier during weekdays and out of season. The Hovercraft Museum has dedicated parking facilities for visitors. The Lee Recreation Ground area also provides parking for sports facilities users. During summer holidays and major events, arriving early or using less central parking areas is advisable.

By Rail

Fareham railway station, approximately five miles north-west of Lee-on-the-Solent, is the nearest mainline railway station. Services operate via South Western Railway and Great Western Railway, connecting Fareham with Southampton, Winchester, and westbound to Weymouth and Dorset. From London, services typically run via Basingstoke and Woking. The journey from London Waterloo to Fareham takes approximately 90 minutes. From Fareham station, local bus services provide the most practical onward connection to Lee-on-the-Solent, with a journey time of approximately 25 minutes. Portsmouth Harbour railway station, although further away, provides additional connectivity to the Isle of Wight via ferry, as well as connections across the South Coast Main Line.

By Air and Sea

Solent Airport, located on the site of the former HMS Daedalus airfield in Lee-on-the-Solent, is used primarily for business aviation and light aircraft. Commercial flights do not operate from Solent Airport; nearby Southampton Airport, approximately 25 miles to the north-west, provides scheduled commercial air services. Portsmouth International Airport is approximately 25 miles to the east. For sea access, the Portsmouth ferry terminal, located in Portsmouth Harbour approximately six miles away, offers passenger and car ferry services to the Isle of Wight. The ferries operate throughout the year and provide a scenic route for visitors coming from the island.