Portsmouth cruise terminal to Heathrow
Step off the ship at Portsmouth International Port and straight into a private car. Your chauffeur meets you at the terminal, loads your luggage and drives you direct to your Heathrow departures terminal.
What's included
Meet at the terminal
Your chauffeur waits at the cruise terminal exit and helps with every bag.
Timed to your flight
We plan the pickup around disembarkation and your departure time.
Fixed price, 48-hour cancellation
Agreed before you travel, parking and waiting built in. Cancel up to 48 hours before for a refund.
Water on board
Complimentary mineral water, air conditioning and a non-smoking car.
Choose by luggage
| Vehicle | Cruise passengers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive sedan Mercedes E-Class or similar | 2 with full cruise luggage | from £260 |
| Minivan Mercedes V-Class | Up to 6 with full cruise luggage | from £325 |
| First class Mercedes-Benz or BMW luxury sedan | 2 with full cruise luggage | from £375 |
| Minibus or coach via Coach & Bus Hire | Cruise groups | On request |
Got a late flight? See Winchester or Stonehenge on the way
Break the journey with a stop in historic Winchester, or a longer detour to Stonehenge. Tell us your flight time and we’ll plan the stop so you still reach Heathrow with time to spare. See our cruise tours.
Your Portsmouth to Heathrow transfer, step by step
Portsmouth International Port sits at the northern edge of the city, about 75 miles southwest of Heathrow. If you are flying home to the US or Canada after your cruise, a private car is the simplest way from the ship to your departure terminal: no shuttle buses, no waiting for other passengers and no changing trains with your luggage.
Where your driver meets you
Portsmouth has a single passenger terminal, so there is no confusion over where to go. Once you have collected your luggage, walk out through the terminal exit. Your driver will be waiting with a name board and will load your cases into the car. If you can’t see them, call our 24/7 desk on 011 44 1895 622 226 from a US phone.
How long does it take?
The drive to Heathrow normally takes 1½ to 2 hours via the A3 and M25. Allow extra time on Friday afternoons and around UK public holidays. Tell us your disembarkation time when you book and we will plan the pickup around it.
Booking the right flight time
For international flights, airlines recommend arriving at Heathrow three hours before departure. If you leave the ship by 9am, a flight departing at 1pm or later usually works well. Flying out early? Tell us when you book and we will plan the timings with you.
Going to Gatwick or London instead?
Portsmouth to Gatwick is from £240 and Portsmouth to central London from £300 in an executive sedan. You can see the price for every vehicle when you book online.
Good to know
- Your price is per vehicle, not per person, and covers parking, tolls and waiting time.
- Prices are fixed and charged in British pounds (GBP).
- Child seats are available on request; mention them when you book.
- Tipping is not expected in the UK, but drivers always appreciate it if you are happy with the service.
- Refundable cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
Arriving in England before your cruise instead? We also run the journey in reverse, from Heathrow or your London hotel to the ship.
Portsmouth to Heathrow FAQs
How early should we leave the ship?
Most passengers are off the ship by about 10am. For a long-haul flight from Heathrow, we suggest a departure after about 1pm, which leaves time for the drive and check-in.
What if disembarkation is delayed?
We track your ship and your chauffeur waits at the terminal. Tell us your disembarkation time when you book, and call our 24/7 desk if it changes.
Can you take us to a Heathrow hotel instead?
Yes. Give us the hotel name when you book.