Met at the terminal
A name board and a hand with the luggage as you come off the ship — no rank, no queue.
Southampton Port · Cruise port
Southampton Port
transfers.
The UK's busiest cruise port, met at the quay. A fixed-price chauffeur across the four terminals for London, the airports and the South.
Distance2 miles to Southampton · 80 to London
Journey5–15 min to Southampton
TerminalsOcean · Mayflower · QEII · City cruise terminals
Meet pointPassenger terminal
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on arrivals
FixedTransparent pricing
On the day
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.
Cruise luggage handled
A fortnight’s cases fit one estate or MPV — no juggling trolleys across the terminal apron.
Timed to check-in
The car is aimed at the open of embarkation check-in, not the closing crush.
Choose your car
Southampton Port from £55.
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £55 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £125 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £75 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £100 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £150 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting at the terminal with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- We track your ship’s return — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls and pickup fees included in your price
- Free child and booster seats on request
- 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 MPV or minibus — 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.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from Southampton Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Southampton Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train to Southampton Central | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door service |
| Metered taxi | 5–15 min to Southampton | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 5–15 min to Southampton | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 5–15 min to Southampton | Fixed from £55 | Met on arrival, journey tracked, one clear price |
Worth knowing
Good to know about Southampton Port.
Getting to your terminal
We drop at the Ocean, Mayflower, QEII and City cruise terminals — your ship’s is printed on the ticket, and we drop at the right one. Most lines open check-in around three to four hours before sailing and close 60–90 minutes before departure — your driver aims the arrival at the open of check-in, not the crush before the gates close.
Tolls & charges included
Every road toll and pickup fee is built into the price we quote. What you agree is what you pay.
When to book
Cruise turnaround days and summer sailings sell out fast — book 48–72 hours ahead to secure an MPV or minibus for the luggage.
Luggage on embarkation day
Porters take the cases at the terminal door for delivery to your cabin, so you walk in hands-free. Our estates and MPVs take a full cruise luggage set, so a fortnight’s cases travel in one car.
Step-free & assistance
Step-free terminals, with assistance bookable in advance — tell us if anyone needs a hand and the driver meets you at the most convenient point.
The return collection
Disembarkation runs by colour-coded luggage group through the morning; we track the ship and time the pickup to your group, not the scheduled all-ashore. No standing on the quay wondering where the car is.
Off the ship at Southampton Port, into a waiting car
Southampton Cruise Port welcomes cruise ships and their thousands of passengers through ocean · mayflower · qeii · city cruise terminals, 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.
The booking works the way it should. The fare is fixed when you book, with tolls and pickup fees inside it. Delays are absorbed automatically — we watch the sailing and move the pickup to match, with 45 minutes of complimentary waiting on top. Luggage is handled, child seats are free, and cancellation costs nothing up to 24 hours before pickup.
Transfers from Southampton Port start at £45 for a saloon; estates, executive cars, MPVs and sixteen-seat minibuses are priced the same transparent way. It is typically 5–15 min to southampton — door to door, one price, no meter running.
Frequent runs
From Southampton Port to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Central London | 1h 45–2h 30 | £170 |
| Heathrow Airport | 1h 30–2h 10 | £140 |
| Gatwick Airport | 1h 55–2h 40 | £190 |
| Winchester | 25–35 min | £55 |
| Portsmouth | 35–55 min | £65 |
| Salisbury | 45 min–1h 05 | £70 |
| Bournemouth | 1h–1h 20 | £80 |
Details
Southampton Port at a glance.
- Type
- Cruise port
- Region
- South West England
- Nearest city
- Southampton
- Distance
- 2 miles to Southampton · 80 to London
- Typical journey
- 5–15 min to Southampton
- Terminals
- Ocean · Mayflower · QEII · City cruise terminals
- Meet point
- Passenger terminal, name board
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where does the car wait at Southampton Port?
We drop at the Ocean, Mayflower, QEII and City cruise terminals — your ship’s is printed on the ticket, and we drop at the right one, 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 Southampton Port transfer?
Fixed fares from £55 for a saloon to Southampton, confirmed before you book. Larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Do we go through check-in and security?
Airport-style screening at the terminal — allow for a queue at peak embarkation. We build that into the pickup time so nothing is a scramble.
Can you take a group with cruise luggage?
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and minibuses up to sixteen, with room for the cases a cruise demands. Give us the numbers and we send the right vehicle.
How does the pickup work on disembarkation day?
Disembarkation runs by colour-coded luggage group through the morning; we track the ship and time the pickup to your group, not the scheduled all-ashore. Book the return and there’s a car waiting the moment you’re through.
What time should we arrive for the cruise?
Most lines open check-in around three to four hours before sailing and close 60–90 minutes before departure. 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.
Is the port accessible?
Step-free terminals, with assistance bookable in advance.
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