Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal Transfersand Southampton to Heathrow
From your Heathrow flight to your ship at Southampton, with all your cruise luggage, at a fixed fare and in either direction.
- Distance
- About 65 miles
- Typical journey
- Usually 75–110 minutes
- Fixed fare
- From £150 in a Saloon
- Free waiting
- 60 minutes from when your flight lands
Heathrow to Southampton: what to know
Southampton is the UK's busiest cruise port, and many passengers fly into Heathrow the same morning or the day before. The journey is straight down the M3, and a car takes you from the arrivals hall to the terminal door.
On the way back, disembarkation morning is busy at every terminal. We collect you from the terminal and take you to Heathrow for your flight home, with the luggage in the boot.
The usual route is the M25 and M3, straight down to the docks.
Tell us your terminal
Southampton has several cruise terminals: Ocean, Mayflower, City, QEII and Horizon. Your cruise documents say which, and we drop you at the right one.
Cruise luggage needs room
Cruise suitcases are big. Two people with a fortnight's luggage often need an Executive Saloon or the MPV rather than a Saloon. Tell us your case count and we will advise.
Embarkation and flight times
Give us your check-in window at the port, or your flight time at Heathrow on the way home, and we plan backwards from it.
Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal: car or public transport
An honest comparison. The cheapest option is not always the one that gets you there on time with your luggage.
| Option | How it works | Your luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private car | Door to door, leaving when you are ready. Fixed fare from £150 for the whole car. | In the boot, carried for you | Families, groups, heavy luggage, tight connections |
| Coach | Coach to Southampton, then another journey across the city to the cruise terminal | You load it yourself, twice | Light travellers with time to spare |
| Train | Into Reading or Woking, train to Southampton Central, then onward to the docks | With you through the changes | Rarely the easiest with cruise luggage |
Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal fares, in every vehicle
One way, in either direction, for the vehicle rather than per passenger. A return booked at the same time takes 10% off with our introductory offer until 31 December 2026, in place of the usual 5%.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £150 |
| Executive Saloon | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £210 |
| Luxury Saloon | Up to 2 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £300 |
| MPV 7 Seater | Up to 6 | 3 suitcases, 3 cabin bags | £178 |
| V-Class | Up to 5 | 5 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £225 |
| V-Class 8 Seater | Up to 7 | 5 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £300 |
| Vito 9 Seater | Up to 8 | 8 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £203 |
Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal: common questions
What is the fixed fare for Heathrow to Southampton?
How long does Heathrow to Southampton take by car?
Do you also go from Southampton to Heathrow?
Can you collect us from the ship and take us to Heathrow?
How much time should I leave between landing and boarding?
Other journeys from Heathrow and Southampton
- Heathrow to Central London
- Heathrow to Gatwick
- Heathrow to Stansted
- Heathrow to Luton
- Heathrow to London City Airport
- Heathrow to Portsmouth International Port
- Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal
- Heathrow to Tilbury Cruise Terminal
- London to Southampton Cruise Terminal
- All Heathrow Airport transfers
- All cruise transfers
Contact us about a Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal transfer
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