Petrol stations near Portsmouth

ROCKYD replied on 29/01/2020 21:14

Posted on 29/01/2020 21:14

In June we are again travelling to France with our caravan on the Portsmouth/ Caen crossing. We normally use the daytime crossing and as we travel from the northeast we stay overnight at a site near Fareham where we usually refuel. This year we are travelling on the overnight ferry and we will need to fill up with fuel prior to the crossing. Has anyone any suggestions on petrol station locations which are easy accessible.

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Tinwheeler replied on 29/01/2020 21:22

Posted on 29/01/2020 21:22

Have you checked Google and also Google Earth to view the access?

 

Edit:  Snap!

eurortraveller replied on 29/01/2020 21:40

Posted on 29/01/2020 21:40

Rocky, But if you are running late and don't have time to refuel at Portsmouth there is an easy access Esso station just after you arrive in France. About one mile towards Caen from the ferryport at Ouistreham there is a roundabout which gives access to Camping Riva Bella to the left, while the Esso station is on the right. There are 24/24 automated pumps taking UK Credit and debit cards, and a straight drive through with a caravan. In case you are late! 

ocsid replied on 29/01/2020 21:43

Posted on 29/01/2020 21:43

If you don't come off the M275 where signed for the ferry, but keep on it to the roundabout and there do a "U" turn to back track over on the North bound carriageway, there is a Shell, just before the ferry port roundabout.

See Shell station on Google maps at these coordinates:

50.809725, -1.087186

I have never tried it even without the van but it looks very doable in and out, then you are exiting a few metres from the ferry port entrace.

"Drive" up to it on Google Maps "Steet View", to see for yourself.

The U turn roundabout is at:

50.805874, -1.087347

DavidKlyne replied on 29/01/2020 22:19

Posted on 29/01/2020 22:19

If you are arriving at Portsmouth via the M27 there is a large Tesco at Hedge End. The far bank of fuel pumps will allow you to pull straight ahead to exit the fuel station and you will soon be back on the M27. Check it out on Google Earth.

David

ocsid replied on 30/01/2020 07:46

Posted on 30/01/2020 07:46

 I would qualify what David has said.

It presumes the route to Portsmouth will be from the west via the Southampton area and the M3.
All the options I quote can be quite constructively viewed using Google Maps and their Street View.
I very seriously suggest you do that to satisify yourself of the details.
If using the A34 there is a service station like a motorway type at Sutton Scotney, 20 odd miles off.
If the M3 north of where the A34 joins, there is Winchester M3 services. Both need deep pockets.
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The nearest Tesco to Hedge End is off Junction 8 of the M27, on Hamble Lane at Bursledon.

Tesco Bursledon, [ near Hedge End] off M27 Junction 8:

50.893474, -1.320755.

This IMO has the tighter exit from the pumps. Towing I would not try it on a busy day but believe it is doeable. At rush hours around there things get very snarled up.
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The Hedge End Supermarket is a Sainsburys M&S complex. This presents less queuing hassle providing you exit via a tunnel [3 metre headroom], even at busy times.

Sainsburys at Hedge End, M27 Junction 7:

50.917784, -1.314377
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There is a Sainsburys at East Fareham, this generally has the sharper pricing of all local options.
Sainsburys at East Fareham accessed off M27 Junction 11:

50.858037, -1.174103
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There is a big Tesco store at Paulsgrove/Portchester on the A27, the nearest practical supermarket fuelling option to the ferry port.

Tesco at Portsmouth Paulsgrove on A27 off M27 Junction 12:

50.845835, -1.097156

KeithL replied on 30/01/2020 13:43

Posted on 30/01/2020 13:43

There's an Asda in Fareham which is the cheapest around there. It's on Newgate Lane which you can find on Google maps fairly easily and is about 3 miles from the M27 junction you use going from Rooksbury Park

 

cyberyacht replied on 30/01/2020 17:08

Posted on 30/01/2020 17:08

Traffic clogs up even more down there than the other places suggested though. The roundabout at Fareham Quay is not for those of a nervous disposition.

EmilysDad replied on 30/01/2020 17:20

Posted on 30/01/2020 17:08 by cyberyacht

Traffic clogs up even more down there than the other places suggested though. The roundabout at Fareham Quay is not for those of a nervous disposition.

Posted on 30/01/2020 17:20

Is that the one under the flyover ... just up the road from the Bird in'th' hand pub (coming from Collingwood)?

ocsid replied on 30/01/2020 17:23

Posted on 30/01/2020 17:08 by cyberyacht

Traffic clogs up even more down there than the other places suggested though. The roundabout at Fareham Quay is not for those of a nervous disposition.

Posted on 30/01/2020 17:23

Thanks for making the point CY, I bit my lip not wanting to undermine any help being offered.

I would only recommend a trip down into and from Newgate Lane  to somebody who I really wanted to upset and miss their ferrywink.

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