Cruise Transfers
It is about 79.0 miles from Central London to Harwich Cruise Terminal, and we price it as one fixed fare from £115. Off-peak the drive takes around 1h 55m; in traffic allow 2h 35m. 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 Central London to Harwich Cruise Terminal costs from £115 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 1h 55m off-peak, covering roughly 79.0 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 £115 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £145 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £170 |
| Minibus (8 seats) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £220 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.
Includes Congestion Charge on the pickup leg, weekdays 07:00-18:00, port access at the terminal gate. All of it is inside the fixed fare.
From Central London (WC2, W1, SW1, EC1) the natural line out is the A4 and the A40 and the A2, joining A12 then A120 to Parkeston Quay for the last part of the journey. That is about 79.0 miles door to door. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 1h 55m off-peak becomes 2h 35m 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.
Any address in Central London works, along with the wider WC2, W1, SW1, EC1 area of Greater London. House, hotel lobby or office reception, whichever suits you on the day.
Pickups run across Central London and the WC2, W1, SW1, EC1 streets around it, at whatever hour you need; there is no minimum and no surge.
Most lines close boarding 90 minutes before sailing. Working back from that, and allowing 2h 35m for the drive, an early-morning departure from Central London gives you a comfortable margin at the terminal.
On disembarkation day the terminal empties in waves. Book the return from Harwich Cruise Terminal to Central London at the same time and the driver is waiting when your colour is called, at the same £115.
A saloon is from £115, an estate from £145, a 6-seat MPV from £170 and an 8-seat minibus from £220. The price is fixed when you book and covers the charges listed above.
It is about 1h 55m off-peak over roughly 79.0 miles. Allow up to 2h 35m 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 £170 and an 8-seat minibus from £220. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.
Most lines close boarding 90 minutes before sailing. Working back from that, and allowing 2h 35m for the drive, an early-morning departure from Central London gives you a comfortable margin at the terminal.
Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at Harwich Cruise Terminal, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.
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.