Met at the terminal
A name board and a hand with the luggage as you come off the ship — no rank, no queue.
Tilbury · Cruise port
Tilbury
transfers.
London’s historic cruise terminal on the Thames. A fixed-price chauffeur from the quay into the capital and its airports.
Distance25 miles to central London
Journey45–75 min to London
TerminalsLondon International Cruise Terminal
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 surge, no surprises.
Timed to check-in
The car is aimed at the open of embarkation check-in, not the closing crush.
Cars & capacity
Tilbury from £75.
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 | £75 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £145 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £95 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £120 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £170 |
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, plus the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ, 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.
Compare the options
Getting to & from Tilbury.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Tilbury.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door service |
| Metered taxi | 45–75 min to London | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 45–75 min to London | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 45–75 min to London | Fixed from £75 | Met on arrival, journey tracked, one clear price |
Local knowledge
Good to know about Tilbury.
Getting to your terminal
We drop at the London International Cruise Terminal. Check-in typically opens two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hours before sailing — your driver aims the arrival at the open of check-in, not the crush before the gates close.
Security & check-in
Terminal screening before boarding. We advise a pickup time that clears it comfortably.
The return collection
Disembarkation runs by group through the morning; the pickup is timed to yours. No standing on the quay wondering where the car is.
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.
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.
Step-free & assistance
Step-free throughout — tell us if anyone needs a hand and the driver meets you at the most convenient point.
Off the ship at Tilbury, into a waiting car
London International Cruise Terminal (Tilbury) welcomes cruise ships and their thousands of passengers through london international cruise terminal, 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.
None of the usual friction applies. The fare is fixed when you book and holds whatever the traffic does; the sailing is tracked so a delay simply shifts the collection, with three-quarters of an hour of free waiting on top. The driver takes the cases, child seats come free, and you can cancel without charge up to a day before.
Transfers from Tilbury start at £70 for a saloon; estates, executive cars, MPVs and sixteen-seat minibuses are priced the same transparent way. It is typically 45–75 min to london — door to door, one price, no meter running.
Onward journeys
From Tilbury to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Central London | 1h 05–1h 30 | £70 |
| The City | 55 min–1h 20 | £65 |
| Heathrow Airport | 1h 35–2h 15 | £100 |
| Gatwick Airport | 1h 40–2h 25 | £110 |
| Southend | 45 min–1h 05 | £60 |
Popular transfers
Tilbury transfer guides.
Quick facts
Tilbury at a glance.
- Type
- Cruise port
- Region
- London & South East
- Nearest city
- central London
- Distance
- 25 miles to central London
- Typical journey
- 45–75 min to London
- Terminals
- London International Cruise Terminal
- Meet point
- Passenger terminal, name board
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where will I meet my driver at Tilbury?
We drop at the London International Cruise Terminal, 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 Tilbury transfer?
Fixed fares from £75 for a saloon to central London, confirmed before you book. Larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Can you collect us when the ship returns to Tilbury?
Disembarkation runs by group through the morning; the pickup is timed to yours. Book the return and there’s a car waiting the moment you’re through.
Is there security at the terminal?
Terminal screening before boarding. We build that into the pickup time so nothing is a scramble.
What happens with our cases at the port?
Porters take the cases at the terminal door. An estate or MPV carries a full cruise luggage set in one car — tell us the count and the right vehicle comes.
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.
When should the car reach Tilbury for embarkation?
Check-in typically opens two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hours before sailing. 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.
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