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A Passengers Guide To Using Southampton Cruise Terminals



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Southampton Cruise terminals are about 80 miles from Central London. Heathrow Airport is the nearest London airport to Southampton, about 65 miles distant.
There are currently three separate cruise terminals strung along the waterfront, from west to east these are the Mayflower, City and Queen Elizabeth terminals.

Southampton is one of three ports used by cruise ships visiting the London area. The others are Dover and Harwich, both similar distances from London than Southampton.

Its quite straight forward to independently transfer from Southampton to Heathrow or Central London by public transport.		 Southampton QE2 Cruise Terminal
Southampton QEII Terminal
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Disembarkation At Southampton
By far the majority of ships disembark between about 08:00 and 09:00. Marshalling is well organised and you will not be pestered by touts for hotels and taxis.
The taxi ranks outside each terminal are orderly and well regulated. If there are 3 ships in port all disembarking at the same time, queues happen, but you will not have to wait too long.
If you are using a cruise line coach transfer you will be escorted directly to your waiting coach, immediately outside the terminal.
If you have prebooked a taxi or charter bus the driver will normally be outside the customs/baggage hall with your name on a board.

Transfers to/from Central London & London Airports
The cruise terminals are each a 5 minute taxi ride from the bus and coach stations in Southampton.
There are at least two direct trains an hour to Central London's Waterloo station taking around 90 minutes. There are direct trains to Gatwick broadly hourly, taking two hours and frequent National Express coaches direct to Heathrow.

Southampton to/from London
Southampton to/from Heathrow Airport
Southampton to/from Gatwick Airport
Southampton to/from Central London

Southampton Hotels
There is a good range of modern, recently built hotels convenient for cruise passengers. There is a major shopping mall just to the south of the bus station (see map below) within easy walking of the hotels marked 1-5 on the map.
Taxi from the Cruise Terminal
If you are catching a train or bus out of Southampton you will need to use a taxi.
The train and bus stations are within 300m of each other.
We have detailed information about train and bus options from Southampton to Central London, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, (see links at foot of this section).

Taxi cabs are predominantly white in colour with a 'taxi' sign on the roof. Fares within Southampton are metered. If you want to go further afield it is wise to prebook your transport in advance, or at least agree the fare before boarding the vehicle.

The standard local taxi cabs are normal European style saloon cars, able to carry 4 passengers only, (see picture). If you are large you will be in discomfort trying to seat 4 people. The boot may only take 3 large cases, smaller than North American cars.

Taxi ranks are orderly with a queuing system.

Mayflower & City Terminals
In 2007, fare to the railway and bus stations was around 5.50 GBP.
The Mayflower terminal taxi rank is immediately outside the terminal and only partially exposed to the elements. The City Cruise Terminal is about a 75m walk from the exit to the customs/baggage hall and there is little/no shelter.

Queen Elizabeth Terminals
In 2007, fare to the railway and bus stations was around 7.00 GBP from QE2 Terminal.
The taxi rank is totally indoor and sheltered.
Standard Southampton Taxi

Taxi Rank Mayflower Terminal

Taxi Rank City Terminal

Getting To Central London, Heathrow & Gatwick Independently
The coach transfers provided by the cruise companies can be quite expensive. Public transport to London is quite good from London and is widely used by many passengers.

Southampton to/from London
Southampton to/from Heathrow Airport
Southampton to/from Gatwick Airport
Southampton to/from Central London

Southampton Cruises - Heathrow / Gatwick Late Flight Solution
Spend an afternoon in Windsor and Leave Luggage With Us
Most cruises will disembark between 08:00 and 09:00.
Its about 90 minutes to Heathrow, 120 to Gatwick - so what do you do if you have a late afternoon or evening flight.
Well why not take a normal private transfer on one of our minibuses, get dropped off at Windsor Castle and leave your luggage on the bus. The bus will return to transfer you to airport at a time specified by you.
Our bus depot is close to Windsor so you don't pay for the bus whilst you're in Windsor.
Heathrow
up to 8 people: £240
8-12 people: £275
13-16 people: £320 		Gatwick
up to 8 people: £275
8-12 people: £315
13-16 people: £360

Most Popular Tour Transfers Between Southampton & London/Heathrow/Gatwick
Tour/Transfer Link Cost* (4-16 people) Summary
Windsor (for as long as you like) £60 vehicle extra
over straight transfer
 As long as you like at Windsor then transfer to Southampton, London hotel or Heathrow/Gatwick airports
Stonehenge £75 vehicle extra
over straight transfer		 One hour at Stonehenge.
(£20 supplement for a driver/guide to provide guiding and accompany you around Stonehenge).
English Pubs & Countryside
(with driver/guide)		 £400 to 8 people
then £25 per person		 Stopping at Stonehenge (1 hour), 90 min lunch stop in village pub at Lacock.45 min stop at Cotswold village. 9-10 hours.
Stonehenge & Bath
(with driver/guide) 		£425 to 8 people
then £25 per person		 Stopping at Stonehenge (1 hour).
Georgian Bath (3.5 hours),
Optional country lanes route. 9-10 hours.
History Tour
(with driver/guide) 		£400 to 8 people
then £25 per person		 Stopping at Salisbury Cathedral (75 mins).
Stonehenge(1 hour), Windsor (3 hours)
9-10 hours.
Neolithic Tour + Pub Lunch
(with driver/guide) 		£400 to 8 people
then £25 per person		 Stopping at Stonehenge (1 hour), 90 minute lunch stop in village pub at Lacock.
Avebury (90 minutes). 9-10 hours.
* Price includes touring bus + driver/guide inc all taxes. Admissions not included.
(On Windsor & Stonehenge transfers, a normal driver is used, driver/guides available at supplement)