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Current three-class fares are shown in the lists below. The original booklet images and downloadable PDFs retain their earlier pricing and capacity labels; please use these updated lists and confirm your written quote with Ridevia.

Find your destination

Journey estimates are from the Ridevia guide, starting at Southampton City Centre. Allow extra time for traffic and confirm attraction opening times and tickets before travel.

Abingdon-on-Thames

A historic market town on the Thames, with riverside walks and traditional English charm.

Ask about Abingdon-on-ThamesView in the booklet
Avebury

Stone circle, West Kennet Avenue, village and Alexander Keiller Museum.

Return tour fares

Avebury & Wiltshire countryside

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
63 miles · about 1 hour 20 minutes
Suggested visit
1.5–2.5 hours
Full return day
5–6.5 hours
Suggested starting point
National Trust visitor area
Ask about AveburyView journey details in the booklet
Bath

Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent and the Circus.

Return tour fares

Bath

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
63 miles · about 1 hour 40 minutes
Suggested visit
3–4 hours
Full return day
6.5–8 hours
Suggested starting point
Central Bath, agreed on the day
Ask about BathView journey details in the booklet
Beaulieu

National Motor Museum, Palace House, Abbey and monorail.

Return tour fares

Beaulieu & National Motor Museum

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £175
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
13 miles · about 30 minutes
Suggested visit
4–5 hours
Full return day
5.5–6.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Main visitor entrance
Ask about BeaulieuView journey details in the booklet
Bicester Village

Designer boutiques, dining and guest services.

From Southampton
80 miles · about 1 hour 30 minutes
Suggested visit
2.5–4 hours
Full return day
6–8 hours
Suggested starting point
Main guest entrance
Ask about Bicester VillageView journey details in the booklet
Bournemouth & Christchurch

Pier, Lower Gardens, beach, Christchurch Priory and Quay.

Return tour fares

Bournemouth & Christchurch

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
33 miles · about 45 minutes
Suggested visit
3–4 hours
Full return day
5–6.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Pier Approach or Christchurch Priory
Ask about Bournemouth & ChristchurchView journey details in the booklet
Brighton

Royal Pavilion, Palace Pier, the Lanes, seafront and Brighton i360.

Return tour fares

Brighton

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
62 miles · about 1 hour 35 minutes
Suggested visit
3–5 hours
Full return day
6.5–9 hours
Suggested starting point
Old Steine or Palace Pier
Ask about BrightonView journey details in the booklet
Buckingham & Royal London

Buckingham Palace, the Mall, St James’s Park and Westminster.

Return tour fares

Buckingham Palace & Royal London

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £395
MPV (4–5 passengers): £475
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £560

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
80 miles · about 2 hours
Suggested visit
3–5 hours
Full return day
8–10 hours
Suggested starting point
Central London; palace access is seasonal
Ask about Buckingham & Royal LondonView journey details in the booklet
Corfe Castle

Castle ruins, stone village, Purbeck views and steam railway.

Return tour fares

Corfe Castle & Dorset countryside

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £195
MPV (4–5 passengers): £245
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £290

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
48 miles · about 1 hour 10 minutes
Suggested visit
1.5–2.5 hours
Full return day
4–5.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Corfe village visitor area
Ask about Corfe CastleView journey details in the booklet
Cotswolds

Choose Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford or Stow-on-the-Wold.

From Southampton
87 miles · about 1 hour 40 minutes
Suggested visit
3–5 hours
Full return day
7–9 hours
Suggested starting point
Route tailored to chosen villages
Ask about CotswoldsView journey details in the booklet
Durdle Door & Lulworth

Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door viewpoint and Jurassic Coast walk.

Return tour fares

Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
55 miles · about 1 hour 20 minutes
Suggested visit
2–3 hours
Full return day
5–6.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Lulworth visitor area; steep walk
Ask about Durdle Door & LulworthView journey details in the booklet
Godshill

Explore a picturesque Isle of Wight village with historic cottages, gardens and countryside.

Ask about GodshillView in the booklet
Highclere Castle

Castle rooms, Egyptian Exhibition, gardens and estate.

Return tour fares

Highclere Castle

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £195
MPV (4–5 passengers): £245
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £290

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
34 miles · about 45 minutes
Suggested visit
3–4 hours
Full return day
5–6 hours
Suggested starting point
Official visitor entrance; pre-book
Ask about Highclere CastleView journey details in the booklet
Isle of Wight

Choose Osborne, Carisbrooke, Godshill or the Needles route.

Return tour fares

Isle of Wight (ferry tickets included)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £395
MPV (4–5 passengers): £475
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): On request

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
Ferry · 1 hour or more
Suggested visit
6–8 hours
Full return day
9–11 hours
Suggested starting point
Southampton ferry terminal; booking essential
Ask about Isle of WightView journey details in the booklet
LEGOLAND Windsor

Theme park day, rides, Miniland and family attractions.

Return tour fares

LEGOLAND Windsor

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
59 miles · about 1 hour 15 minutes
Suggested visit
6–8 hours
Full return day
9–11 hours
Suggested starting point
Main resort entrance; pre-book
Ask about LEGOLAND WindsorView journey details in the booklet
Liverpool

Royal Albert Dock, Beatles Story, Museum of Liverpool and Cathedral.

From Southampton
240 miles · about 4 hours 10 minutes
Suggested visit
6–8 hours
Full return day
Overnight stay recommended
Suggested starting point
Allow comfort stops and confirm hotel access
Ask about LiverpoolView journey details in the booklet
London sightseeing

Westminster, Big Ben, Thames, Trafalgar Square and Tower area.

Return tour fares

London sightseeing

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £395
MPV (4–5 passengers): £475
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £560

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
80 miles · about 2 hours
Suggested visit
5–7 hours
Full return day
9–12 hours
Suggested starting point
Route and stops agreed before departure
Ask about London sightseeingView journey details in the booklet
Longleat

Safari drive, Longleat House and Adventure Park.

Return tour fares

Longleat Safari Park

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
48 miles · about 1 hour 15 minutes
Suggested visit
4–5 hours
Full return day
7–8.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Main visitor entrance; pre-book
Ask about LongleatView journey details in the booklet
Lymington & Coast

Town Quay, harbour, High Street and coastal views.

Return tour fares

Lymington & New Forest Coast

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £165
MPV (4–5 passengers): £205
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £240

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
19 miles · about 40 minutes
Suggested visit
1.5–2.5 hours
Full return day
3.5–5 hours
Suggested starting point
Town Quay
Ask about Lymington & CoastView journey details in the booklet
New Forest

Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, heathland, forest ponies and Bolderwood.

Return tour fares

New Forest National Park

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £175
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
14 miles · about 30 minutes
Suggested visit
3–5 hours
Full return day
4–6.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Brockenhurst or Lyndhurst
Ask about New ForestView journey details in the booklet
Oxford

Bodleian, Radcliffe Camera, Christ Church, colleges and Bridge of Sighs.

Return tour fares

Oxford

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £325
MPV (4–5 passengers): £395
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £465

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
68 miles · about 1 hour 25 minutes
Suggested visit
3–4 hours
Full return day
6.5–8 hours
Suggested starting point
Central drop-off agreed on the day
Ask about OxfordView journey details in the booklet
Paultons Park

Peppa Pig World, family rides, gardens and play areas.

Return tour fares

Paultons Park / Peppa Pig World

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £59
MPV (4–5 passengers): £87
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £105

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
10 miles · about 20 minutes
Suggested visit
6–8 hours
Full return day
7–9 hours
Suggested starting point
Main park entrance; pre-book
Ask about Paultons ParkView journey details in the booklet
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

HMS Victory, Mary Rose, HMS Warrior and harbour viewpoints.

Return tour fares

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £175
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

HMS Victory & Mary Rose

Standard vehicle: £195
MPV: £245

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
21 miles · about 40 minutes
Suggested visit
4–6 hours
Full return day
5.5–7.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Historic Dockyard entrance
Ask about Portsmouth Historic DockyardView journey details in the booklet
Salisbury

Cathedral, Magna Carta, Cathedral Close and optional Old Sarum.

Return tour fares

Salisbury & Salisbury Cathedral

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £125
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
24 miles · about 40 minutes
Suggested visit
2–3 hours
Full return day
4–5 hours
Suggested starting point
Cathedral Close
Ask about SalisburyView journey details in the booklet
Seven Sisters & Beachy Head

Seven Sisters, Birling Gap, Beachy Head and cliff viewpoints.

Return tour fares

Seven Sisters & Beachy Head

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £325
MPV (4–5 passengers): £395
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £465

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
81 miles · about 1 hour 50 minutes
Suggested visit
2–3 hours
Full return day
6–7.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Country Park; weather dependent
Ask about Seven Sisters & Beachy HeadView journey details in the booklet
Stonehenge

Stone Circle, exhibition, Neolithic Houses and landscape walk.

Return tour fares

Stonehenge

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £195
MPV (4–5 passengers): £245
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £290

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
33 miles · about 55 minutes
Suggested visit
1.5–2 hours
Full return day
4–5 hours
Suggested starting point
Stonehenge Visitor Centre
Ask about StonehengeView journey details in the booklet
Winchester

Cathedral, Great Hall and Round Table, College, Wolvesey and High Street.

Return tour fares

Winchester

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £125
MPV (4–5 passengers): £155
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £180

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
13 miles · about 30 minutes
Suggested visit
2–3 hours
Full return day
3.5–4.5 hours
Suggested starting point
Cathedral area
Ask about WinchesterView journey details in the booklet
Windsor Castle

State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, Long Walk and Eton.

Return tour fares

Windsor Castle

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

Per vehicle, including the return journey.

From Southampton
61 miles · about 1 hour 15 minutes
Suggested visit
3–4 hours
Full return day
6–7 hours
Suggested starting point
Central Windsor; timed entry recommended
Ask about Windsor CastleView journey details in the booklet
York

York Minster, Shambles, City Walls, Jorvik and Clifford’s Tower.

From Southampton
249 miles · about 4 hours 20 minutes
Suggested visit
6–8 hours
Full return day
Overnight stay recommended
Suggested starting point
Allow comfort stops and confirm hotel access
Ask about YorkView journey details in the booklet

Ideas for your day

These combinations are from the Ridevia Journey Guide. Times cover the complete day.

Wessex heritage

Salisbury, Stonehenge and Bath

130 miles · 10.5–11.5 hours. A shorter Salisbury and Stonehenge visit takes about 5.5–6.5 hours.

Royal England

Winchester and Windsor

126 miles · 8–9 hours. Timed castle entry recommended.

Oxford & Bicester

University heritage and designer shopping

164 miles · 8.5–10 hours.

New Forest discovery

Beaulieu, Lymington and Brockenhurst

About 41 miles · 6.5–7.5 hours.

Dorset coast

Bournemouth, Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove

About 120 miles · 8.5–10 hours.

Sussex coast

Brighton and Seven Sisters

About 158 miles · 9.5–11 hours.

Maritime Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

41 miles · 6–7.5 hours.

Wiltshire adventure

Longleat and Bath, or Avebury and Bath

130–153 miles · 8.5–11 hours.

Fares from the booklet

Airport transfers

Applicable airport fees are added separately.

Southampton (SOU)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £23
MPV (4–5 passengers): £29
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £35

Bournemouth (BOH)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £78
MPV (4–5 passengers): £91
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £105

Heathrow (LHR)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £175
MPV (4–5 passengers): £208
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £245

Gatwick (LGW)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £193
MPV (4–5 passengers): £229
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £270

Bristol (BRS)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £203
MPV (4–5 passengers): £241
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £285

London City (LCY)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £225
MPV (4–5 passengers): £268
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £315

Luton (LTN)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £250
MPV (4–5 passengers): £298
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £350

Exeter (EXT)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £328
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £385

Stansted (STN)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £305
MPV (4–5 passengers): £364
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £425

Birmingham (BHX)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £338
MPV (4–5 passengers): £403
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £475

Private tours

Fares are per vehicle and include the return journey. Isle of Wight ferry tickets are included.

Stonehenge

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £195
MPV (4–5 passengers): £245
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £290

Bath

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

Windsor Castle

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

London sightseeing

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £395
MPV (4–5 passengers): £475
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £560

Buckingham Palace & Royal London

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £395
MPV (4–5 passengers): £475
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £560

Oxford

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £325
MPV (4–5 passengers): £395
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £465

Salisbury & Salisbury Cathedral

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £125
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

Winchester

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £125
MPV (4–5 passengers): £155
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £180

Highclere Castle

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £195
MPV (4–5 passengers): £245
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £290

New Forest National Park

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £175
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

Isle of Wight (ferry tickets included)

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £395
MPV (4–5 passengers): £475
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): On request

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £175
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

HMS Victory & Mary Rose

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £195
MPV (4–5 passengers): £245
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £290

Beaulieu & National Motor Museum

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £175
MPV (4–5 passengers): £215
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £255

Lymington & New Forest Coast

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £165
MPV (4–5 passengers): £205
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £240

Brighton

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

Seven Sisters & Beachy Head

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £325
MPV (4–5 passengers): £395
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £465

Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

Corfe Castle & Dorset countryside

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £195
MPV (4–5 passengers): £245
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £290

Bournemouth & Christchurch

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

Avebury & Wiltshire countryside

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

LEGOLAND Windsor

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £275
MPV (4–5 passengers): £335
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £395

Paultons Park / Peppa Pig World

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £59
MPV (4–5 passengers): £87
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £105

Longleat Safari Park

Standard Vehicle (1–3 passengers): £295
MPV (4–5 passengers): £355
Large MPV (6–8 passengers): £415

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