Travel Clinic for Southampton Residents
Thirty-five minutes east on the M27. Yellow Fever centre, every travel vaccine in stock, same-day appointments.
Travel vaccines for Southampton, 35 minutes east on the M27
Southampton has Britain's busiest cruise port and one of the south coast's biggest international airports, so the travel volume out of the city is enormous — cruise passengers heading to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, students and academics travelling for research, family travellers with overseas roots, and a constant flow of business travel through SOU and Heathrow. Gunwharf Travel Clinic is around 35 minutes east via the M27 — exit at J12 for Cosham then south on the M275 into Portsea. Direct trains from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea run roughly every 30 minutes, journey about 55 minutes. Same-day appointments are routinely available.
Abdullah Seyed (MPharm, GPhC reg. 2211356) leads day-to-day clinical practice. Merali Pharmacy, operating Gunwharf Travel Clinic, is a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — authorised to issue valid International Certificates of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). GPhC premises 1099145.
You'll get an itinerary-specific risk assessment against the latest TravelHealthPro and WHO advice, then every vaccine you need in the same appointment where clinically possible. Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningitis ACWY, Cholera. Practical malaria advice for your route. Most appointments take 20–30 minutes; you'll walk out with the jabs, the certificate where relevant, and a written travel-health summary.
NHS travel services in Southampton cover some vaccines through GP practices and there are several Yellow Fever centres in the city itself, but private travel clinics in Portsmouth often have shorter waits and longer slots. Cruise passengers boarding at Mayflower Cruise Terminal sometimes prefer to pick up their certificate east of the city before driving down. Booking takes two minutes.
Lead pharmacist at Merali Pharmacy, operating Gunwharf Travel Clinic on Queen Street, Portsea. GPhC-registered (reg. 2211356), travel-medicine trained, working under UK regulatory standards.
Travel vaccines for Southampton residents and Mayflower cruise passengers
Southampton has Britain's busiest cruise port plus one of the south coast's biggest international airports, so the travel volume out of the city is enormous — cruise passengers heading to the Caribbean, Mediterranean and longer-haul itineraries, students and academics travelling for research and study, family travellers with overseas roots, plus a constant flow of business travel through SOU and Heathrow.
Gunwharf Travel Clinic is around 35 minutes east of Southampton via the M27 — exit at J12 for Cosham then south on the M275 into Portsea. Direct trains from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea run roughly every 30 minutes and take about 55 minutes.
Yellow Fever capacity around the Mayflower cruise calendar
Southampton has its own Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres but during peak cruise season — typically April through October — local availability can be tight. We see a steady flow of Southampton residents booking with us when their preferred local centre is booked out, particularly for cruises with short turnaround times. Yellow Fever vaccination is sorted in a single 20-minute appointment with the ICVP certificate issued the same day. The 10-day rule still applies (the certificate validates 10 days after vaccination) so we recommend booking at least two weeks before sailing.
NHS vs private for Southampton travellers
Some travel vaccines are NHS-funded through your GP for travel to certain destinations — typically Hepatitis A, Typhoid and the combined Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio booster. NHS Fit for Travel lists what's covered where. Yellow Fever, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningitis ACWY for Hajj and Umrah, and most cholera courses are private everywhere in the UK. NHS travel appointments often need multiple visits and book weeks ahead — for time-tight cruise prep our same-day private model is usually the better choice.
The common travel vaccines we provide
Plus malaria advice for any stops where it's relevant.
Getting to 24 Queen Street from Southampton
By car, M27 east is the fastest — exit at J12 for Cosham then south on the M275 into Portsea, around 35 minutes most of the day. By train, direct services from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea run every half hour and take about 55 minutes, then a five-minute walk via Edinburgh Road. Pay-and-display parking on Queen Street.
Everything you need in one appointment
No follow-up bookings. We sort the lot in one visit where clinically possible.
Destination risk assessment
Itinerary-specific risk review against the latest TravelHealthPro and WHO advice — not a generic checklist.
Every travel vaccine in stock
Yellow Fever, Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningitis ACWY, Cholera — administered under PGD by a trained pharmacist.
Yellow Fever certificate (ICVP)
NaTHNaC-designated centre. Valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis issued on the day.
Malaria advice for your route
Practical guidance on whether anti-malarials are advised for your route, season and activities — and how to source them.
Travel health summary
Written summary of every jab and bite-avoidance recommendation — handy if your employer or insurer asks.
Families welcome
Children from 9 months for Yellow Fever, earlier for some other vaccines. Parent or guardian present for under-16s.
Pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 30 minutes total.
Three steps from booking to fully vaccinated.
Book online or call
Pick a slot at gunwharftravelclinic.co.uk/booking. Tell us where you're going, when, and for how long.
M27 east from Southampton
24 Queen St, Portsea. 35 minutes east on the M27, exit J12 for Cosham then M275 south. Direct trains from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes.
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit and a Yellow Fever certificate where relevant. Written travel-health summary by email.
Thirty minutes from arrival to vaccinated.
What actually happens when you walk through the door at 24 Queen Street.
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Thirty-five minutes east on the M27. Direct trains every 30 minutes.
24 Queen Street, Portsea,
Portsmouth PO1 3HN
22 mi · 35 mins
M27 east, exit J12 for Cosham then M275 south. Direct trains from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea every half hour.
Common questions from Southampton travellers
Do I need a GP referral?
No. Anyone can self-refer to a private travel clinic. Book directly online at gunwharftravelclinic.co.uk/booking or call 02392 821859.
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally 4–6 weeks before travel — enough time for multi-dose courses and for the Yellow Fever certificate to become valid (10 days after the jab). Same-week and same-day appointments are routinely available too.
Which vaccines do I actually need?
Depends on where you're going, how long, what activities, age and medical history. Bring your itinerary and any previous vaccine records.
Are travel vaccines free on the NHS?
Some are. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio combined, Hepatitis A and Typhoid through some GP practices for certain destinations. Yellow Fever, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningitis ACWY for Hajj, and most cholera vaccines are private everywhere.
Can children be vaccinated here?
Yes. Most travel vaccines from age 1, Yellow Fever from 9 months. Children under 16 need a parent or guardian present.
What is the Yellow Fever certificate (ICVP)?
A WHO-recognised document for Yellow Fever vaccination. Required at the border for entry to Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda and others. Only NaTHNaC-designated centres can issue valid ones — Merali Pharmacy is one (premises 1099145).
How long does an appointment take?
20–30 minutes total — pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate (where relevant) and written summary.
Where exactly are you and how do I get there from Southampton?
Gunwharf Travel Clinic, 24 Queen Street, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3HN — inside Merali Pharmacy. From Southampton take the M27 east, exit J12 for Cosham, then south on the M275 into Portsea — around 35 minutes most of the day. Direct trains from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea every half hour, journey about 55 minutes. Pay-and-display parking on Queen Street.
From Southampton to 24 Queen Street
M27 east, exit J12 for Cosham then M275 south. Direct trains from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea every half hour.
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- TravelHealthPro — Country-specific travel health advice (accessed 2026-05-20)
- NHS Fit for Travel — Vaccine recommendations by destination (accessed 2026-05-20)
- WHO — International travel and health, 2024 (accessed 2026-05-20)
- UK Health Security Agency — Green Book (accessed 2026-05-20)
- TravelHealthPro — UK Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres (accessed 2026-05-20)
- GPhC — Register entry — Abdullah Seyed (2211356) at Merali Pharmacy (accessed 2026-05-20)
Information on this page is general guidance from Gunwharf Travel Clinic, operated by Merali Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1099145). Individual vaccination needs depend on your specific itinerary, health history and time of year — a travel consultation determines what you actually need.
