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You can park up in the ferry terminal, (or at least we have done once) and there's a pub nearby where you can 'hang-out' for a bit.  There are roadworks, apparently, on the approach road to the port, which may cause some delays.

We very nearly missed a ferry from Portsmouth once (travelling from near Leeds) - because we had a horrendous journey down, with every sort of traffic hold-up possible.  It was only a very helpful check-in booth operator who made it possible for us to get on the ferry.  We've never used the Portsmouth crossing since!

Give yourselves plenty of time.

There are roadworks on the M275  Carol, not sure if you knew this.

Quote: Originally posted by Jusy on 26/7/2010

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There are roadworks on the M275  Carol, not sure if you knew this.

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The roadworks are after the ferry port but the traffic queues back up well before the ferry port turn off during rush hours.

If you just want somewhere to stop there is a big tesco on way into portsmouth ( From southampton side West ) there is a pizza hut KFC etc next to it, also Port Solent marina and shops 100yds further on, all within 1 minute of motorway easy on and off. if you are coming from the East Stay on M27 pass M275 slip road go up the hill to first junction signed Fareham  round and back onto motorway exit at bottom of hill ( by the Marriot hotel)

Beware this weekend its Navy Days so could be extra traffic on roads

John