Met at the terminal
A name board and a hand with the luggage as you come off the ship — no rank, no queue.
Harwich · Ferry & cruise port
Harwich
transfers.
A major cruise and North Sea ferry port in Essex. A fixed-price chauffeur from the quay to London and the airports.
Distance85 miles to central London
Journey1h 45–2h 15 to London
TerminalsCruise terminal · Hook of Holland ferries
Meet pointPassenger terminal
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on arrivals
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
Met at the quay, settled in advance.
Your driver meets you at the passenger terminal with a name board and a hand for the luggage; the exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Sailing tracked
We monitor your ship’s arrival and adjust the pickup automatically, at no extra cost.
Fixed on booking
The price you agree is the price you pay — no meter, no surprises.
Cruise luggage handled
A fortnight’s cases fit one estate or MPV — no juggling trolleys across the terminal apron.
Cars & capacity
Harwich from £75.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £75 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £84 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £116 |
| MPV | Mercedes V-Class (5 seat) | 5 | 5 | £112 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £124 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £137 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting at the terminal with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- We track your ship’s return — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls, plus the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ, included in your price
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive van — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Compare the options
Getting to & from Harwich.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Harwich.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train to Liverpool Street | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door service |
| Metered taxi | 1h 45–2h 15 to London | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 1h 45–2h 15 to London | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 45–2h 15 to London | Fixed from £75 | Met on arrival, journey tracked, one clear price |
Local knowledge
Good to know about Harwich.
Getting to your terminal
We drop at the cruise terminal and the Hook of Holland ferry berths. Cruise check-in about three hours prior; Stena ferry check-in closes around 45 minutes before — your driver aims the arrival at the open of check-in, not the crush before the gates close.
The return collection
Timed to the disembarkation group, or the tracked ferry. No standing on the quay wondering where the car is.
Step-free & assistance
Step-free, assistance on request — tell us if anyone needs a hand and the driver meets you at the most convenient point.
Tolls & charges included
Your fixed price already includes every road toll, the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ charge. There is nothing to add at the kerb.
Luggage on embarkation day
Cruise porters at the terminal; ferry luggage self-carried. Our estates and MPVs take a full cruise luggage set, so a fortnight’s cases travel in one car.
Security & check-in
Passport control for North Sea sailings. We advise a pickup time that clears it comfortably.
Getting to and from Harwich
Harwich International Port welcomes cruise ships and their thousands of passengers through cruise terminal · hook of holland ferries, and the end of a voyage is exactly the wrong moment to negotiate transport. Disembarkation is staggered, luggage arrives in waves, and the taxi queue outside grows faster than it moves. A pre-booked chauffeur removes all of it: your driver is at the terminal before you clear the gangway, tracking the ship rather than the clock.
What you get is certainty. A fixed fare when you book with every toll and fee already in it, a tracked sailing that moves the pickup rather than the bill, and a driver who handles the luggage. child seats on request (£8 each) and cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.
Transfers from Harwich start at £75 for a saloon; estates, executive cars, MPVs and 8-seat vans are priced the same transparent way. It is typically 1h 45–2h 15 to london — door to door, one price, no meter running.
Onward journeys
From Harwich to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Central London | 2h 30–3h 30 | £185 |
| Stansted Airport | 1h 40–2h 25 | £165 |
| Colchester | 50 min–1h 10 | £75 |
| Ipswich | 55 min–1h 20 | £84 |
Popular transfers
Harwich transfer guides.
Quick facts
Harwich at a glance.
- Type
- Ferry & cruise port
- Region
- London & South East
- Nearest city
- central London
- Distance
- 85 miles to central London
- Typical journey
- 1h 45–2h 15 to London
- Terminals
- Cruise terminal · Hook of Holland ferries
- Meet point
- Passenger terminal, name board
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where will I meet my driver at Harwich?
We drop at the cruise terminal and the Hook of Holland ferry berths, with a name board at the terminal door and a hand for the luggage. The exact terminal is confirmed with your booking.
How much is a Harwich transfer?
Fixed fares from £185 for a saloon to central London, confirmed before you book. Larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Can you take a group with cruise luggage?
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8, with room for the cases a cruise demands. Give us the numbers and we send the right vehicle.
Is the port accessible?
Step-free, assistance on request.
When should the car reach Harwich for embarkation?
Cruise check-in about three hours prior; Stena ferry check-in closes around 45 minutes before. We aim your arrival at the open of check-in so you board relaxed, not in the closing rush — and adjust if your ship’s times differ.
Can you collect us when the ship returns to Harwich?
Timed to the disembarkation group, or the tracked ferry. Book the return and there’s a car waiting the moment you’re through.
What happens with our cases at the port?
Cruise porters at the terminal; ferry luggage self-carried. An estate or MPV carries a full cruise luggage set in one car — tell us the count and the right vehicle comes.
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