Set-down that fits the venue
University Road bisects Highfield campus — the interchange loop takes cars cleanly, and halls bookings name the specific court.
Southampton to Southampton Cruise Port · University route
The Southampton–Southampton Cruise Port run, 4 miles and about 10–20 min, priced before you travel. At the campus entrance at Southampton; met in person at Southampton Cruise Port with the sailing tracked.

What to expect
University Road bisects Highfield campus — the interchange loop takes cars cleanly, and halls bookings name the specific court. At Southampton Cruise Port, your driver waits at the passenger terminal with a name board, sailing tracked.
University Road bisects Highfield campus — the interchange loop takes cars cleanly, and halls bookings name the specific court.
Parents combining drop-off with a cruise departure exist in numbers here — we run the double regularly: halls at nine, gangway by eleven.
Every road toll on the route is inside the quoted fare.
Southampton to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £45 holds either way.
The fleet
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 | £45 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £60 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £80 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £50 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £65 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £90 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Southampton to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | Queues at both ends on event days |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | Surges exactly when events end |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and connections |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £45 | Set down at Southampton, met at Southampton Cruise Port, one fare |
Travel notes
Freshers’ arrival dates funnel every family into the same few days. Halls set one-way systems and timed unloading bays — we book the slot with you and bring an estate or MPV so a year’s kit moves in one run.
University Road bisects Highfield campus — the interchange loop takes cars cleanly, and halls bookings name the specific court.
Parents combining drop-off with a cruise departure exist in numbers here — we run the double regularly: halls at nine, gangway by eleven.
A term’s luggage usually fits one estate; a full house move wants the MPV. Tell us about the instruments and the bicycle first.
This route joins a venue and a transport hub, and both ends have their own rules. University Road bisects Highfield campus — the interchange loop takes cars cleanly, and halls bookings name the specific court. At Southampton Cruise Port, your driver meets you at the terminal with the sailing tracked — so the 4-mile run between them is the easy part.
Reckon on 10–20 min for the 4 miles, with 45 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a sixteen-seat minibus, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £45 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
University Road bisects Highfield campus — the interchange loop takes cars cleanly, and halls bookings name the specific court.
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
The 4-mile run is typically 10–20 min, depending on traffic and the event calendar. Your driver plans around both.
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and minibuses up to sixteen, priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually beat separate app cars comfortably.
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