Papillon away route
Use the designated away venue in the centre, then leave a comfortable margin for the stadium walk.
Championship · Southampton
Southampton
St Mary's Stadium · Britannia Road · SO14 5FP
32,384stadium capacity
Chapel/Kingsland cornervisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Southampton away day
St Mary's is walkable from Southampton's station, centre and waterfront. That makes a central start easy, while the designated Papillon route and park-and-ride give clear alternatives for larger followings.
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Waterfront and city
Add the old walls or Ocean Village before approaching the Chapel/Kingsland corner.
Adanac park-and-ride
Confirm that it is operating, buy the matchday product and use the return bus after full-time.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:00 - arrive at Southampton Central, the waterfront or Adanac Park.
11:30-13:30 - use Papillon, Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis or the city attractions.
13:35 - begin the stadium walk or board the confirmed shuttle/park-and-ride bus.
14:10 - approach via Marine Parade and use the Chapel/Kingsland ticket entrance.
17:00 - follow city-centre road closures and the current shuttle or coach pickup.
Food and pubs
Papillon is the mapped designated away venue, Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis is friendly and Southampton centre is the recommended wider area. The Dell, Kingsland Tavern and Joiners are home-only; Yates is retained as closed.
Things to do
SeaCity Museum, the city walls, Tudor House and waterfront fit an early central arrival. Ocean Village is closer to the stadium but still needs a purposeful walk to the Chapel/Kingsland corner.
Hotels near the stadium
These options keep the final matchday journey relatively short. Compare event-night prices, parking and cancellation terms before booking.
Central hotels
A central base is usually better for the station, food and the evening after the match.
Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 26 September 2026.