Southampton cruise terminals
Southampton cruise port transfers from London
A calm start and finish to your cruise. We drive you from your London door to the right Southampton terminal, with space for a holiday's worth of luggage, and meet you on the quayside when you come home.
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Terminal-specific drop-off
We confirm which terminal your ship uses before the day.
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Space for cruise luggage
Choose a vehicle sized for your cases and garment bags.
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Return pickup arranged
Book the journey home at the same time as the outward trip.
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Licensed chauffeurs
Every driver holds a private hire driver licence.
Travelling from London to Southampton by car
Southampton sits on the south coast in Hampshire and is one of the busiest cruise ports in Britain. For many people leaving from London it is the natural choice, and the drive down is a straightforward one, mostly by motorway. Journey times depend on traffic and time of day, so we plan your pickup around your check-in window rather than a fixed estimate.
The port has several cruise terminals spread across different parts of the docks, and they are not all next to each other. Cruise lines usually tell you which terminal your ship will use in your travel documents. Please share that with us when you book, along with your ship name. Our team checks it again before your journey so your chauffeur heads straight to the correct building.
Why a private car suits a cruise
Cruise holidays tend to mean more luggage than a city break: formal wear, several cases, sometimes mobility aids or a pushchair. Taking all of that across London by train and then on to the docks is tiring. A private car collects everything from your door and unloads it at the terminal kerb, where porters normally take cases on to the ship.
Embarkation and disembarkation days
On embarkation day, cruise lines give each passenger a check-in time. We work back from that time, leaving a sensible margin for traffic on the way to the coast. If you would rather arrive early and wait in the terminal, just tell us.
Disembarkation is less predictable. Passengers usually leave the ship in groups over the course of the morning, and collecting your luggage in the baggage hall can take a while. Let us know your expected disembarkation arrangements when you book. On the day, your chauffeur waits in the terminal pickup area and can be contacted once you are off the ship. Free waiting time for this port is shown on this page, and our cancellation policy explains what happens if plans change.
Many guests also combine a Southampton cruise with a flight. If you are flying into London before you sail, we can collect you from the airport and drive you directly to the port. See our airport transfers page for more.
Meeting your chauffeur at Southampton Cruise Port
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Step 1: Leave the ship
Disembark and collect your cases from the baggage hall at Southampton Cruise Port as directed by the cruise line.
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Step 2: Come out of the terminal
Follow the exit signs out of the cruise terminal building to the pick-up area.
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Step 3: Find your chauffeur
Your chauffeur waits at the agreed meeting point with a board showing your name.
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Step 4: Load up and go
Your luggage goes into the car while you settle in for the journey home.
Southampton at a glance
- Terminals
- Ocean Terminal, Mayflower Terminal, City Cruise Terminal, and Horizon Cruise Terminal
- Meet and greet
- Available
- Free waiting time
- 60 minutes
We pick up from and drop off at Ocean Terminal, Mayflower Terminal, City Cruise Terminal, and Horizon Cruise Terminal at Southampton Cruise Port.
Meet and greet is available at Southampton Cruise Port at no extra charge.
Free waiting at Southampton Cruise Port is 60 minutes from your booked pickup time; after that, waiting is £0.50 a minute, charged in 5-minute steps.
Southampton Cruise Port is about 82 miles from central London, around 115 minutes by car in light traffic. Allow longer at busy times.
Waiting and meeting details for Southampton are kept up to date by our team.
Vehicles for your Southampton transfer
Think about luggage as well as passengers. A family with cruise cases often needs a larger vehicle than the headcount suggests.
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Estate
Skoda Superb Estate, VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large bags
- 4 small bags
From £237
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Executive Saloon
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
- 3 passengers
- 2 large bags
- 2 small bags
From £301
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Representative image — vehicle may vary.
Prices updated October 2026
Fixed prices to and from Southampton
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Southampton Cruise Port → any of these 20 areas
Battersea, Belgravia, Bloomsbury, Camden Town, Canary Wharf, Chelsea, City of London, Covent Garden, Islington, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Marylebone, Mayfair, Notting Hill, Paddington, Shoreditch, Soho, Southwark, St John's Wood and Westminster
- Saloon
- £215
- Estate
- £237
- MPV
- £280
- 8 Seater
- £344
- Executive Saloon
- £301
- First Class
- £499
- Executive MPV
- £452
- Luxury SUV
- £527
Fixed prices per vehicle for the journeys shown. Your exact price, including any extras you ask for, is confirmed with your quote.
Prices updated October 2026
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Extras you ask for, such as an additional stop, are added to your quote before you book.
How your cruise transfer works
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Get a quote
Tell us your London address, sailing date, ship and terminal if you know it.
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We confirm the details
Our team confirms your booking and checks the terminal before the day.
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Door to quayside
Your chauffeur loads your luggage and drives you to the terminal drop-off.
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Home again
On your return, your chauffeur meets you at the terminal pickup area.
Questions about Southampton cruise transfers
Which Southampton terminal will you take me to?
The one your cruise line has allocated to your ship. Southampton has several cruise terminals, so please give us your ship name and terminal if you have it. Our team checks it again before your transfer.
How early will you collect me in London?
We plan the pickup around your check-in time and allow a margin for traffic on the way to the south coast. Journey times depend on traffic and time of day, so we agree the pickup time with you when we confirm.
What happens if disembarkation runs late?
Disembarkation often happens in stages through the morning. Tell us your expected arrangements and keep your phone on when you leave the ship. Waiting is free for 60 minutes at this port; after that it costs £0.50 a minute, charged in 5-minute steps.
Can you take us from a London airport straight to Southampton?
Yes. Many guests fly into London and sail the same day or the next. Give us your flight details and sailing time and we will plan the journey.
We have a lot of luggage. Which vehicle should we book?
Tell us how many large cases and garment bags you have. An MPV-style vehicle is often the most comfortable choice for couples or families with cruise luggage.
Sailing from Southampton?
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