Tilbury cruise terminal to Heathrow & London
Tilbury’s London International Cruise Terminal is the closest cruise port to central London. Your chauffeur meets you at the terminal, loads your luggage and drives you straight to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or your London hotel.
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 £200 |
| Minivan Mercedes V-Class | Up to 6 with full cruise luggage | from £250 |
| First class Mercedes-Benz or BMW luxury sedan | 2 with full cruise luggage | from £290 |
| Minibus or coach via Coach & Bus Hire | Cruise groups | On request |
Staying in London? See the city on the way
Break the journey with a private driving tour of London’s sights, with your luggage safely in the car. See our cruise tours.
Your Tilbury transfer, step by step
The London International Cruise Terminal sits on the Thames at Tilbury in Essex, east of London. It is a smaller port than Southampton, so disembarkation is usually quick. A private car takes you straight from the terminal to your airport or hotel, with no train changes and no hauling suitcases across London.
Where your driver meets you
Tilbury has a single cruise terminal. Once you have collected your luggage, walk out through the terminal exit and your driver will be waiting with a name board. 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?
Allow 1 to 1½ hours to Heathrow and about an hour to central London, depending on traffic. Stansted is usually the quickest airport from Tilbury.
Prices to other destinations
In an executive sedan, Tilbury to central London is from £170, to Stansted from £160 and to Gatwick from £190. 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.
- Refundable cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
Joining your cruise at Tilbury instead? We run the journey in reverse too, from Heathrow or your London hotel to the ship.
Tilbury transfer FAQs
Which airport is closest to Tilbury?
Stansted is usually the quickest, followed by London City. Heathrow and Gatwick both take about 1 to 1½ hours.
What if disembarkation is delayed?
We track your ship and your chauffeur waits at the terminal. Call our 24/7 desk if your plans change.
Can you take us to a London hotel instead?
Yes. Give us the hotel name when you book and we will drive you to the door.