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For independent transfers between Southampton and Central London there is a choice of three modes of transport, rail, bus and private transfer by taxi or bus/van.

Its about 80 miles from Southampton to the centre of London. Bt road it will take about 2 hours between a Central London hotel and the Southampton cruise terminals. Public transport options are affordable and dependable.		 Southampton Cruise Terminal
Most cruise passengers normally disembark at Southampton between 08:00 and 09:00.
Southampton
Southampton Cruise Terminals
Southampton To/From
Central London
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Heathrow
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Gatwick
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In summary your transfer choices are:
  • National Express Coach - National Express are the dominant national long distance scheduled bus operator in the UK. Its broadly an hourly service between Southampton and London's Victoria coach station taking around 3 hours with most buses stopping at Heathrow Airport. This option is often the cheapest option. The coaches start from Southampton bus station, not the cruise terminal - a taxi transfer is required between the two.
  • Railway services operated by South Western Trains run several times an hour from Southampton Station into London's Waterloo Station. Journey time should be around 80 minutes. Between the cruise terminal and station a taxi transfer is required.
  • A taxi or charter van/bus will typically take around 2 hours, depending on exact location of accommodation in Central London and the level of road congestion on London's crowded roads.
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National Express Bus - Southampton & London
National Express Coaches are comfortable long distance coaches with onboard washroom and toilets.
In Southampton, National Express buses have their own dedicated bus station about 300m from the rail station. A taxi is required for passengers going to or from the cruise terminal.

Buses normally stop at Heathrow Airport and either Winchester or Basingstoke on the journey. The journey is mostly along motorway.

Southampton Bus Station		 Luggage allowance is two suitcases, neither of which should weigh more than 20kg, plus hand luggage.

It is up to the discretion of the driver if more luggage is carried. There is no luggage excess charge system, if everybody in the bus turns up with their full luggage allowance there is no room for more luggage.
Fares : There are a range of fare options, including bargain advance purchase fares and heavily discounted tickets for those over 60. Unlike the railways, full e-tickets can be purchased from the National Express web site.

London - Southampton Bus Ticketing & Timetables

Journey Time : Around 3 hours
Rail - Southampton to/from Central London
The railway station at Southampton is a five minute taxi ride from the cruise terminals.

There are normally at least two trains an hour between London and London Waterloo Station run by South West trains. Trains are electric, seats are not reserved.
Journey time should be around 80 minutes.
Luggage is only limited by the amount you can personally carry onto the train and stow in the passenger cabin.
Southampton Railway Station
Fares : Fares are complex, but there is no need to purchase prior to travel.

Use 'the trainline' - for timetables and available fares.

There are discounted return fares on demand if you travel after 09:30. on weekdays and any time weekends
There is an option where you can order online and pickup the tickets on arrival at a special ticket machine. This scheme is called Fastticket.
The big but is that Fastticket machines are only on selected stations. There no Fastticket machines at Southampton, Waterloo or Heathrow airport.

The good news is that there is a machine at Gatwick Airport and many other London stations including Victoria, Paddington and St Pancras.

Use 'the trainline' - for timetables and ticketing with the Fastticket option.
Southampton - Central London Private Hire Fixed Price Menu
(Prices include all taxes, parking fees etc)
Passenger
Capacity 		Luggage
Capacity		 Price Bus/Car Type
5 4
cases 		£170 Saloon/Sedan/MPV - 4 cases plus up to 5 hand luggage. Chrysler Voyager or similar.
Saloon Car/ MPV transfer enquires/quotations
8
 16
cases 		£215 High Loader Bus- bus with seats taken out .
Room for 16 cases/outsize items + hand luggage
12
 16
cases 		£255 Standard 12 seat bus - standard 12 seat minibus
Room for 16 cases/outsize items + hand luggage
16
 16
cases 		£300 Standard 16 seat bus - standard 16 seat minibus
Room for 16 cases/outsize items + hand luggage
>16
 quotation required for larger coach with 24, 48 or 53 seats
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Central London to Southampton Minibus online reservation
Southampton to Central London Minibus online reservation
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)
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
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