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. |
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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. |
| 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 |
£31.70+ |
£35.10+ |
London
terminus at Waterloo Station
Peak travel before 09:30 Monday to Friday |
| Rail
(Peak) |
2
hours |
£32.70+ |
£65.40+ |
| +
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.
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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 |
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