Cruise Transfers
It is about 83.5 miles from Central London to Southampton Cruise Terminal, and we price it as one fixed fare from £125. Reckon on 2h when the roads are clear and up to 2h 40m at busy times. Drivers come in via M3 J14, then M271 and the dock gates, reaching Southampton Cruise Terminal from the north-east. You know the total before the car is assigned - no meter, no surge, no surprises at the end.
A pre-booked taxi from Central London to Southampton Cruise Terminal costs from £125 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 2h off-peak, covering roughly 83.5 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 £125 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £150 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £180 |
| Minibus (8 seats) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £235 |
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 M3 J14, then M271 and the dock gates for the last part of the journey. The whole thing runs to about 83.5 miles. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 2h off-peak becomes 2h 40m when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.
Your named terminal's baggage drop - Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon. Southampton has four cruise terminals spread across two docks, so the terminal name on your ticket decides the gate we use.
Address: Ocean, Mayflower, QEII and Horizon terminals, SO14.
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.
We cover the whole of Central London - WC2, W1, SW1, EC1 - including the residential streets where a passing cab is a matter of luck rather than timing.
Most lines close boarding 90 minutes before sailing. Working back from that, and allowing 2h 40m 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 Southampton Cruise Terminal to Central London at the same time and the driver is waiting when your colour is called, at the same £125.
A saloon is from £125, an estate from £150, a 6-seat MPV from £180 and an 8-seat minibus from £235. The price is fixed when you book and covers the charges listed above.
It is about 2h off-peak over roughly 83.5 miles. Allow up to 2h 40m in peak traffic or around a busy sailing.
Your named terminal's baggage drop - Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.
Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at Southampton Cruise Terminal, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.
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 £180 and an 8-seat minibus from £235. 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 40m for the drive, an early-morning departure from Central London 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.