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Stonehenge and Windsor Castle are top destinations to visit that are only a small detour when travelling between London, its airports and the cruise terminals or hotels at Southampton.
Windsor Castle, home of His Majesty King Charles III, is very close to Heathrow Airport, Stonehenge is just a 30 minute detour off the London to Southampton motorway/freeway.
You have options to visit these places via shared coach or private transfer.
We have easy cruise transfers for you in either direction - pre and post cruise. Popular private cruise tours include Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, both can be booked below.
You can choose whether to go shared or private.
However the beauty of private tours is being able to tailor your day exactly as you want it. See our list of pre and post cruise transfer destinations below for inspiring ideas.
Either of these tours can be done in the other direction - simply fill in our quote form below.
Visit the legendary Stonehenge before your cruise, en route from London to Southampton. Entrance included.
Windsor Castle awaits you as you return from your cruise, with easy private transfer back to London.
Hiring your own vehicle provides freedom and flexibility. You can work to your own schedule and tailor a route, transforming your transfer into a sightseeing excursion. Luggage is safely stored in your vehicle throughout the journey with your driver taking care of it, alleviating any concerns about carrying it or where to leave it.
If you book the set private tours below entrances are automatically included for at your chosen destination, either Stonehenge or Windsor Castle.
In the Southampton to London direction we have another private transfer option aimed at those with late afternoon or evening flights from London Heathrow or Gatwick airports. Here you are left at Windsor Castle mid-morning after disembarking from your Southampton cruise ship. There is no waiting time charged and your luggage is looked after while you are in Windsor. At a time of your choosing you are transferred to Heathrow or Gatwick airport.
We also provide shared transfers between London and Southampton visiting Stonehenge or Windsor, more economic if there are just one or two of you travelling. These shared stopover transfers pick-up and drop at any accommodation in Central London as well as serving Heathrow Airport.
It’s around a 75-minute drive from Heathrow Airport to Stonehenge, and around 2 hours from Gatwick Airport or a Central London hotel. The onward journey from Stonehenge to Southampton cruise terminals or hotels are just under an hour.
Stonehenge has variable opening times but during the busy cruising season the gates open at 9am. This allows plenty of time to visit ahead of checking in for your cruise.
Whilst the link below is to book a pre-cruise transfer, if you are looking to do a post cruise transfer in the other direction, please get in touch using our quote form below.
An easy stress free transfer awaits, as you are met at the exit of your cruise terminal between 8-8.30am. From there you will be driven to Windsor Castle, which should take just over an hour.
You can enjoy a lovely couple of hours soaking up the atmosphere of the grand palace (entrance included) before finishing your journey returning to your hotel or airport.
Whilst the link below is to book a post-cruise transfer, if you are looking to do a pre-cruise transfer in the other direction, please get in touch using our quote form below.
Pick-ups at Southampton and London addresses at a time of your choosing.
Meet n greet service at Southampton cruise terminals and London airport terminals.
Executive vehicles with professional, uniformed drivers. 24 hour emergency contact number.
Trusted transport provider with 15 years of experience.
Prices with no hidden extras - includes all taxes, parking and London congestion charges and up to 2 hours at Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, entrances included.
Don't worry if your flight is late, waiting times - At airports incoming flights are monitored and the driver will adjust his/her arrival time to the actual flight landing time. The driver will be waiting outside the exit to the customs hall with your name around 45 minutes after actual landing - not scheduled time. (If you have no luggage an earlier arrival time can be agreed).
Flat fee for anywhere in central London, Heathrow & Gatwick airports - We have a simple stated price for transfers to anywhere in Central London. By Central London we mean any part of London that is in zone 1 of the London Underground system which includes all the major London hotel districts.
Payment by credit card / debit card with no fees - Payment is in advance on our secure website. All major credit and debit cards are accepted. There is no extra fee for payment by credit card.
EXECUTIVE CAR (Mercedes E Class)
Pick up from Central London from £495.60, Heathrow from £583.91
1- 2 passengers (2 large suitcases, 2 carry on items)
Executive mini van (People Carrier)
Pick up from Central London from £743.40, Heathrow from £842.10
3 - 6 passengers (up to 6 large suitcases, 6 carry on items)
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE CAR
Pick up from Central London from £743.40, Heathrow from £842.10
1- 4 passengers • 4 large, 4 hand luggage
LUGGAGE
* Hold luggage (Max 23kg per piece)
* Carry on luggage (Max 10kg per piece)
From price based on lowest number of people per vehicle. The final price will change according to number of people, which includes additional attraction fees.
By far the majority of cruises disembark by about 9 am at the Southampton Cruise Terminals. So why not make your journey to London or departure airport a tour to remember, rather than a couple of hours along the motorway and killing time at the airport or waiting to check-in.
Of course we also perform tours in the opposite direction too.
We can cater for all groups sizes from single travellers to large groups. Each tour is unique and customised to the times you want to tour and your interests. You can opt for a friendly knowledgeable driver or a professional driver-guide.
With many years experience we can provide practical advice on what to expect, attraction tickets, great places for lunch etc..
Our cruise ship tour transfers are exclusive to cruise customers disembarking or boarding ships at Southampton cruise port. A great opportunity to include world class sightseeing on your journey to or from your cruise ship.
Important note regarding timings for 2023
It is not expected that there will be covid restrictions for the 2023 cruise season. However the situation will be monitored and possible timed embarkation procedures may be introduced. If so, it may be necessary to amend slightly the advertised timings. This is to ensure guests arrive at the cruise terminal at their allocated embarkation time. If timed embarkation policies are introduced, all customers will be contacted prior to the transfer to confirm their specific timings.
Choose between a Stonehenge pre-cruise transfer, stopping off at Stonehenge en route to Southampton, or a post cruise transfer visiting Windsor Castle from Southampton to London.
For the pre-cruise transfer you will be met at a centrally located London hotel in the early morning to visit Stonehenge and then arrive at your cruise ship around early afternoon.
For the post cruise transfer you are met at the cruise port and taken via Windsor Castle to a centrally located London hotel.
You will spend around 2 hours at your chosen sightseeing attraction, with entry included.
Also see our door to door service for straight transfers: Southampton direct cruise ship shuttle service. This service also drops at Heathrow passenger terminals.
Pre-cruise transfer stopping off at Stonehenge en route to Southampton. Entry to Stonehenge included.
Post cruise transfer visiting Windsor Castle from Southampton to London. Entry to the Castle is included.
Your driver will meet you at the terminal building exit from 08:00am and will accompany you to the coach. We plan to leave Southampton by 08:30am. There is a typical walk of about 75 yards to the vehicle where the driver will load your luggage into the hold. In the unlikely event your ship is delayed into port, we will delay our departure. Some transfer tours include Heathrow, others go directly to London after the tour. Do double check when booking your tour covers the drop-off you need.
Drops begin at Heathrow Airport (when applicable, hotels and passenger terminals) typically around 5:00pm and Central London hotels about one hour later.
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This transfer takes you to Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and finally Windsor Castle. Entrances are extra and can be added on at time of booking.
This transfer from Southampton will take you to the beautiful city of Bath to visit the Roman Baths and also the majestic Windsor Castle. Entrances can be added on at booking.
Most cruise ships at Southampton are fully disembarked by around 9am, so with a transfer to Heathrow or Gatwick (London's main airports) you can expect to be in the passenger terminal by around 11am.
This works well if you have a lunch time or early afternoon departure but not if your flight is later. Hanging around an airport terminal is not a great way to end any holiday. So rather than kill time in a soulless airport passenger terminal why not make your transfer a memorable part of your trip,
So rather than killing time at an airport terminal why not spend your day exploring beautiful Windsor?
There is much to experience in Windsor beyond the castle, you can easily spend a weekend here. Windsor Castle is in the middle of town with shopping, restaurants galore, river trips and much more.
STANDARD SALOON CAR (e.g. Toyota Prius)
Central London £260, Heathrow £193, Gatwick £226, Lon City Airport £261, Luton £251, Stansted £302
1- 2 passengers • 2 large, 2 hand luggage
ESTATE CAR (e.g. Ford Mondeo)
Central London £272, Heathrow £204, Gatwick £237, Lon City Airport £273, Luton £276, Stansted £314
3 passengers • 3 large, 4 hand luggage
MPV (e.g. Ford Galaxy)
Central London £290, Heathrow £223, Gatwick £255, Lon City Airport £291, Luton £281, Stansted £332
4 passengers • 4 large, 5 hand luggage
LARGE CAR / VAN (e.g. Mercedes Vito)
Central London £320, Heathrow £252, Gatwick £285, Lon City Airport £321, Luton £311, Stansted £361
5 - 8 passengers • 8 large, 8 hand luggage
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE CAR (e.g. Vauxhall Vivaro)
Central London £320, Heathrow £252, Gatwick £285, Lon City Airport £321, Luton £311, Stansted £361
1- 8 passengers • 8 large, 8 hand luggage
* London reference hotel used: Marriott Kensington hotel
Large luggage: 35.5 x 29.5 x 16in or 90 x 75 x 43cm (max: 25Kg)
Hand luggage: 22 x 18 x 10in or 56 x 45 x 25cm (max: 10Kg)
On-line instant reservations enable you to book your transfer instantly and securely.
For a confirmed personalised quotation that may address any aspects you are concerned about and wish to raise please use the enquiry form below. We will normally respond with a firm quotation within one working day.
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