Southampton cruise terminal to Heathrow
Your cruise is over, but your holiday isn't. Your chauffeur meets you at the terminal exit, 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 Stonehenge on the way
Break the journey with a visit to Stonehenge or Winchester. Tell us your flight time and we'll plan the stop so you still arrive at Heathrow with time to spare.
Your Southampton to Heathrow transfer, step by step
Southampton is the UK’s busiest cruise port, about 70 miles southwest of Heathrow. If you are flying home to the US or Canada after your cruise, a private car is the simplest way to get from the ship to your departure terminal: no hauling suitcases onto shuttle buses, no waiting for other passengers, and no changes of train.
Which terminal will my ship use?
Southampton has five cruise terminals: Ocean, City, Mayflower, QEII and Horizon. Cruise lines sometimes switch terminals, so check your cruise documents a few days before you disembark. Just tell us your ship and sailing date when you book, and we will confirm the right terminal for you.
Where your driver meets you
Once you have collected your luggage in the terminal baggage hall, walk out through the exit. Your driver will be waiting outside the terminal building 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 M3 and M25. Allow more time on Friday afternoons and around UK public holidays. Most passengers leave the ship between about 7am and 10am, depending on their disembarkation group.
Booking the right flight time
For international flights, the 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. If you have an early flight, tell us when you book so we can plan the pickup with you.
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.
Southampton 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.