Southampton Cruise Port Transfers

The Royal Britain Airport Transfer provides 6 reasons to book your Southampton cruise port transfer with us: confirmed pricing, secure payments, personal meet-and-greet, full licensing, and round-the-clock support.

Book with Confidence

Every Southampton cruise port transfer is confirmed the moment you complete your booking. You receive an email with your booking reference, driver name, vehicle type and pickup instructions. Free cancellation applies to all bookings cancelled more than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. The driver monitors your flight or cruise ship arrival time and adjusts the pickup if your travel is delayed.

Always Low Prices

All Southampton cruise transfer prices are fixed at the time of booking. The quoted price is the final price : no surge charges, no tolls added later, no hidden fees. The fare includes the vehicle, a licensed driver, luggage handling, child seats and 40 minutes of free waiting time on airport collections. For 2 or more passengers travelling together with cruise luggage, a pre-booked private transfer is the most cost-effective option compared to a metered taxi or multiple rail tickets.

Secure Booking Process

The Royal Britain Airport Transfer website uses 256-bit SSL encryption. Pay securely by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Maestro. We do not store your card details after the transaction is complete.

Meet & Greet Service

Your driver meets you with a name board at the arrivals hall of your airport terminal, at your hotel entrance or at the cruise terminal exit after disembarkation. At Southampton's cruise terminals, the driver waits at the designated private-hire pickup area outside the terminal building. The driver loads your luggage and drives you directly to your destination with no stops or shared rides.

Licensed and Insured

All drivers hold a valid private-hire licence issued by a UK licensing authority. Every vehicle in the fleet carries full commercial insurance and is inspected to meet UK roadworthiness standards. The Royal Britain Airport Transfer is a registered UK transport company based at 450 Bath Road, Heathrow Longford, West Drayton UB7 0EB.

24/7 Priority Support

The booking and support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us by phone at +44 203 9250757, WhatsApp at +44 7757 175663, email at info@theroyalbritainairporttransfer.com or through the live chat on our website. For cruise passengers with early morning embarkation or late-night disembarkation, support is always available before and during your transfer.

Southampton has 5 cruise terminals operated by Associated British Ports (ABP). The port handles around 3 million cruise passengers per year, making it the busiest cruise port in the United Kingdom. The Royal Britain Airport Transfer covers all 5 terminals for both embarkation and disembarkation transfers.

Ocean Cruise Terminal

Ocean Cruise Terminal is located at Berths 46 and 47 in the Eastern Docks, Southampton SO14 3QN. This is Southampton's busiest cruise terminal and received a £12 million upgrade to accommodate the largest cruise ships sailing from the UK. Ocean Cruise Terminal is the home port for P&O Cruises' largest vessels, including Arvia (345 metres, 184,700 GT, capacity for 5,200 passengers) and Iona. Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas also departs from this terminal. Your driver drops you at the terminal entrance on Dock Gate 4 and assists with luggage unloading.

City Cruise Terminal

City Cruise Terminal is located at Berth 101, Dock Gate 8, Southampton SO15 1HJ. The terminal opened in 2003 in the Western Docks. City Cruise Terminal serves a range of cruise lines including Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. The terminal has full passenger check-in facilities, baggage handling and a waiting lounge. Your driver delivers you to the drop-off area at Dock Gate 8.

Mayflower Cruise Terminal

Mayflower Cruise Terminal is located at Berth 106, Dock Gate 10, Southampton SO15 1HQ. Originally opened in 1960, the terminal was modernised in 2003 and again in 2015. Mayflower Cruise Terminal is used by several cruise lines on a rotating schedule, including Princess Cruises (Royal Princess, Sky Princess) and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. The terminal is named after the Mayflower, which departed from Southampton in 1620. Your driver takes you directly to the Dock Gate 10 entrance.

QEII Cruise Terminal

QEII Cruise Terminal is located at Berths 38 and 39 in the Eastern Docks, Southampton SO14 3GG. The terminal opened in 1966 and was modernised in 2003 and 2016. QEII is the home port for Cunard's fleet, including Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne. Queen Mary 2 is the only ocean liner operating a scheduled transatlantic crossing service between Southampton and New York. Your driver drops you at the Eastern Docks entrance for QEII terminal access.

Horizon Cruise Terminal

Horizon Cruise Terminal is located at Berth 102, West Bay Road, Southampton SO15 1AW. This is Southampton's newest terminal, opened in summer 2021 at a cost of £55 million. Horizon Cruise Terminal is the first facility in the UK to offer shore power, allowing docked cruise ships to connect to the local electricity grid and switch off their engines. The terminal serves multiple cruise lines including Celebrity Cruises and MSC Cruises. Your driver takes you to the West Bay Road terminal entrance.

Every Southampton cruise port transfer from The Royal Britain Airport Transfer includes the following as standard, with no additional charges:

• Fixed price confirmed at booking: the quoted fare is the final fare, with no surge pricing or hidden fees added on the day of travel

• Door-to-door service: pickup from your home, hotel, airport terminal or any UK address, with drop-off directly at your Southampton cruise terminal

• Professional meet and greet: your driver meets you with a name board at arrivals, at your hotel entrance or at the terminal exit after disembarkation

• 40 minutes of free waiting time: on airport and cruise terminal collections, so you have time to clear customs, collect luggage and reach the pickup point

• Real-time flight and ship tracking: the driver monitors your arrival and adjusts the pickup if your flight or cruise ship is delayed

• Free child seats: rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing child seats and booster seats are available at no extra cost when requested at booking

• Luggage assistance: the driver loads and unloads all suitcases, carry-on bags and oversized items such as golf bags or pushchairs

• Free cancellation: cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup at no charge

• Instant booking confirmation: receive your confirmation email with driver details, vehicle type and pickup instructions immediately after booking

• 24/7 road assistance: breakdown cover is included on every journey, so your transfer continues even if there is a vehicle issue en route.

All Southampton cruise transfer prices are fixed at booking. The fare you see is the fare you pay : no surge charges, fuel supplements or hidden fees. Prices vary by pickup location, vehicle type and distance. Below are starting fares for the most popular routes.

From £50 to the Port

Southampton cruise port transfers start from £50 for pickups within the local Southampton area. This fare covers a saloon vehicle (Toyota Prius or Volkswagen Passat) carrying up to 4 passengers with 2 check-in bags and 2 hand bags. Local pickups include Southampton city centre, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Totton and surrounding postcodes within a 15-mile radius of the port.

Central London to Southampton Cruise Port

A private transfer from Central London to Southampton Cruise Port starts from £150 in a saloon vehicle. The journey covers 80 miles and takes 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on traffic. Pickups from any London hotel, residential address or rail station are included. For larger groups, a 6-seater MPV (Volkswagen Sharan) or 8-seater minibus (Volkswagen Transporter) reduces the per-person cost.

Heathrow Airport to Southampton Cruise Port

A transfer from Heathrow Airport to Southampton Cruise Port starts from £100 in a saloon vehicle. The journey is 75 miles and takes 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall of your Heathrow terminal with a name board and 40 minutes of free waiting time. This route is the most popular for cruise passengers arriving on international flights.

Gatwick Airport to Southampton Cruise Port

A transfer from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Cruise Port starts from £130 in a saloon vehicle. The journey is 100 miles and takes 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours via the M25 and M3. Your driver meets you at Gatwick arrivals with a name board. For passengers arriving at the South Terminal or North Terminal, the driver waits at the designated meeting point for that terminal.

Southampton Cruise Terminal Transfers

Transfers between Southampton hotels and any of the 5 cruise terminals start from £30 in a saloon vehicle. This service is for cruise passengers staying overnight in Southampton before embarkation or after disembarkation. Popular hotel pickup points include Southampton city centre, the port area hotels and Winchester Road corridor properties.

Portsmouth to Southampton Cruise Port

A transfer from Portsmouth to Southampton Cruise Port starts from £60 in a saloon vehicle. The journey is 25 miles and takes 35 to 45 minutes via the M27. This route serves passengers connecting between Portsmouth International Port and Southampton's cruise terminals, or those based in the Portsmouth and Southsea area.

London to Southampton Transfers

For transfers from any London address to Southampton Cruise Port, fares start from £150 in a saloon vehicle. This covers all London postcodes, including East London, South London, North London and West London. Larger vehicles are available for groups: a 6-seater MPV from £180, an 8-seater minibus from £220, and a 16-seater minibus from £350. Request an exact quote through our website for your specific pickup postcode and vehicle choice.

The Royal Britain Airport Transfer offers 3 categories of Southampton cruise port transfer: private taxi transfers, airport-to-port transfers and return pick-ups after your cruise.

Private Taxi Transfers

A private taxi transfer takes you from any UK address directly to your Southampton cruise terminal. The vehicle is booked exclusively for your party : no shared rides, no detours, no waiting for other passengers. Choose from 9 vehicle types ranging from a 4-seater saloon to a 24-seater coach. Private transfers work for any pickup point: your home address, a hotel, a train station, a business address or another cruise port. The driver arrives at your specified pickup time, loads your luggage and drives the most direct route to your terminal.

Airport Transfers to Southampton Cruise Port

Airport-to-cruise-port transfers connect your flight directly to your ship. This service covers all major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Cardiff. Your driver tracks your flight in real time. If your flight is delayed, the driver adjusts the pickup time automatically. You receive 40 minutes of free waiting time from the moment your flight lands, giving you time to clear immigration, collect baggage and walk to the arrivals meeting point. The driver meets you with a name board and takes you straight to your Southampton cruise terminal.

Return Pick-ups

A return pick-up collects you from your Southampton cruise terminal after disembarkation and takes you to any UK address, airport or hotel. The driver monitors your ship's arrival time and waits at the terminal's designated private-hire pickup area. Cruise ships typically begin disembarkation between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and the process takes 1 to 3 hours depending on the vessel size and your allocated disembarkation time. Provide your ship name and expected disembarkation time at booking, and the driver will be ready when you exit the terminal.

Book your Southampton cruise port transfer through any of these channels:

• Website : visit our website and use the online booking form to get an instant quote and confirm your transfer

• Phone : call +44 203 9250757 to speak with the booking team and reserve your transfer over the phone

• WhatsApp : message +44 7757 175663 to get a quote and book via WhatsApp chat

• Email : send your journey details to info@theroyalbritainairporttransfer.com for a quote by email

• Live Chat : use the live chat on our website for real-time booking assistance

• Mobile App : Download The Royal Britain Airport Transfer app on Android to book, manage and track your transfer from your phone

The most frequently booked transfer routes from Southampton Cruise Port include:

• Heathrow Airport : 75 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, from £100

• Gatwick Airport : 100 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, from £130

• Central London : 80 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, from £150

• Portsmouth : 25 miles, 35 to 45 minutes, from £60

• Bournemouth : 35 miles, 40 to 50 minutes

• Winchester : 15 miles, 20 to 30 minutes

• Salisbury : 25 miles, 35 to 45 minutes

• Bath : 75 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

• Bristol Airport : 85 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes