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Southampton - Central London Transfers
Details of Independent Travel Between Southampton and Central London



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Transfers To / From
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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. By 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 07:00 and 09:00.
You should be in your hotel in London by mid to late morning.

During the summer weekends the road down to Southampton suffers from road congestion due to holiday traffic, so allow extra time if travelling by road.
Southampton Cruise Transfers London
Summary Of Adult Fares Between Southampton & Central London
Transport Journey Time Single Return Comments
National Express Bus 3 hours £15.20+ £21.00+ London terminus at Victoria
Rail (Off Peak) 2 hours £30.80+ £35.20+ London terminus at Waterloo Station
Peak travel before 09:30 Monday to Friday
Rail (Peak) 2 hours £32.60+ £65.20+
+ Taxi required Southampton bus/rail station to cruise port - approx £7 per taxi
Private Vehicle With Driver (Typical Price Per Person)
Private car (2 Persons) 2 hours £85* £170* £170 for up to 5 passengers 1 way
Private car (4 Persons) 2 hours £43* £85* £170 for up to 5 passengers 1 way
Private bus 7 Persons 2 hours £33* £66* £230 for 6 to 8 passengers 1 way
Private bus 10 Persons 2 hours £27* £55* £275 for 8-12 passengers 1 way
Private bus 14 Persons 2 hours £22* £44* £310 for 13-16 passengers 1 way
* Price per person is an average based on numbers travelling specified.
Note, vehicle sharing is illegal in UK - single group must hire private taxi/bus.
Travelling Between Cruise Terminals & Bus + Rail Stations At Southampton
If you are using public transport to get to Southampton you will need to take a taxi between the cruise terminals and the bus or rail stations.

There are four cruise terminals at Southampton. We have a dedicated page on the cruise terminals including a section on travelling between the bus/train stations and each cruise terminal with a map.
Typical Southampton Taxi
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 an 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.
Fare : £15.20 Single, £21.00 Return. (Children 3-15 Half Price)

London - Southampton Ticketing & Timetables

Journey Time : Around 3 hours
Frequency: Broadly hourly
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 75 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, definitions of peak travel can vary by sector. Broadly off peak fares are available for train departures after 09:30 Monday to Friday, anytime weekends.

Off Peak Fare : £30.80 Single, £35.20 Return.
Peak Fare :       £32.60 Single, £65.20 Return

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

Or use our London - Southampton enquiry form
Point To Point & Tour Transfers Between London & Southampton
Point to Point Transfers
Journey Price
Up To 4 People		 Price
Up To 8 People		 Price
9-12 People		 Price
13 To 16 People
Southampton - Central London £170 £230 £275 £310
Southampton - Heathrow £170 £195 £240 £280
Southampton - Gatwick £170 £240 £290 £335
Point to Point Transfers via Stonehenge or Windsor (supplement to direct transfer)
Journey Price
Up To 4 People		 Price
Up To 8 People		 Price
9-12 People		 Price
13 To 16 People
via Stonehenge (1 hour Stonehenge) +£75 +£75 +£85 +£90
via Windsor (Unlimited time Windsor) +£60 +£60 +£65 +£70
Tour Transfer With Specialist Driver/Guide (Example Prices based on 8-10 hours)
Example Tour Price
Up To 4 People		 Price
Up To 8 People		 Price
Up To 10 People		 Price
11 To 16 People
Stonehenge & Bath £345 £460 £475 £525
Stonehenge, Salisbury, Windsor - £450 £475 £525
Pubs & Countryside £345 £460 £475 £525
Stonehenge, Salisbury, Avebury £345 £460 £475 £525
Note: Prices do not include admissions to attractions






Private Transfer Quotation / Enquiry Form

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We will by return provide you with a written quotation and reservation procedure.
Transport Requirements

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