Alicante to Southampton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alicante from Southampton?

The distance from Alicante to Southampton is 869.3 miles (1399 km) as the crow flies. Southampton is located N of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.2 miles, taking about 20h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Alicante is in Spain, while Southampton is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Southampton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.