Cruise Transfers
It is about 138.5 miles from Gatwick Airport to Harwich Cruise Terminal, and we price it as one fixed fare from £235. Reckon on 2h 50m when the roads are clear and up to 3h 30m at busy times. Drivers come in via A12 then A120 to Parkeston Quay, reaching Harwich Cruise Terminal from the south-west. The price is agreed when you book, so it does not move with the meter, the traffic or the time of night.
A pre-booked taxi from Gatwick Airport to Harwich Cruise Terminal costs from £235 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 2h 50m off-peak, covering roughly 138.5 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bags | from £235 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £285 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £335 |
| Minibus (8 seats) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £440 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.
Includes Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge) on the QEII bridge or tunnel, port access at the terminal gate. All of it is inside the fixed fare.
From Gatwick Airport (RH6) the natural line out is the M23 J9a and the A23, joining A12 then A120 to Parkeston Quay for the last part of the journey. That is about 138.5 miles door to door. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 2h 50m off-peak becomes 3h 30m when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.
Harwich International Port cruise terminal, at the baggage drop. The A120 into Harwich is the single approach and it is slow behind freight, so an early departure is worth the extra half hour in hand.
Address: Harwich International Port, Parkeston, CO12 4SR.
Pickups cover the whole of Gatwick Airport and the RH6 districts across West Sussex. That includes home addresses, hotels, offices and the station forecourt.
Meet and greet at Gatwick Airport is included: the driver watches the flight, parks, and is in arrivals before you clear customs.
Most lines close boarding 90 minutes before sailing. Working back from that, and allowing 3h 30m for the drive, an early-morning departure from Gatwick Airport gives you a comfortable margin at the terminal.
On disembarkation day the terminal empties in waves. Book the return from Harwich Cruise Terminal to Gatwick Airport at the same time and the driver is waiting when your colour is called, at the same £235.
A saloon is from £235, an estate from £285, a 6-seat MPV from £335 and an 8-seat minibus from £440. The price is fixed when you book and covers the charges listed above.
It is about 2h 50m off-peak over roughly 138.5 miles. Allow up to 3h 30m in peak traffic or around a busy sailing.
Harwich International Port cruise terminal, at the baggage drop. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.
Yes. Card, bank transfer or a company account all work, and you can pay in advance or in the car. You get a VAT receipt either way.
Yes - a 6-seat MPV is from £335 and an 8-seat minibus from £440. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.
Includes Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge) on the QEII bridge or tunnel, port access at the terminal gate. All of it is inside the fixed fare.
Most lines close boarding 90 minutes before sailing. Working back from that, and allowing 3h 30m for the drive, an early-morning departure from Gatwick Airport gives you a comfortable margin at the terminal.
Fares are indicative “from” prices per vehicle and are confirmed when you book. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact pickup address. Page reviewed 7 September 2026.