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Paris Toolkit Cruises from Southampton, Dover and Harwich
Cruise ports near London and how to get there with sightseeing options
The main cruise ports for London are Southampton, Dover and Harwich. All of these are within good proximity to London allowing you to incorporate city plans into your cruising itinerary. We will help you discover all you need to know about the options available.
You can book direct shuttle transfers, sightseeing tour transfers, public transport, private vehicles, shore excursions and accommodation.
In addition to visiting London and enjoying all it has to offer, there are also opportunities to take in some of the English countryside’s most famous and historic sites like Stonehenge, Windsor and Winchester.
Many of these are located along the cruise ship transfer routes, making them the perfect stop off point before boarding or after disembarking your cruise ship. Alternatively, if time or budget is not on your side you can transfer directly using either a pre-booked vehicle or public transport.
CRUISE TERMINALS IN THE UK
Southampton
Dover
CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON
Cruise transfer options between Southampton, London & Heathrow airport hotels
Take the hassle out of transferring from or to your cruise ship by using our guide on everything you need to know about Southampton cruise transfers.
It’s about 80 miles (130km) between Southampton and London and there are various transfer options available. You can transfer directly; travel via famous attractions like Stonehenge; or use public transport.
If you want to start or end your cruise holiday in style, then we have some flexible pre cruise and post cruise packages in London and Southampton. These can be tailored exactly to suit your needs and include private transfers.
There are a host of different transport options between London, the airports and Southampton. Your choice will be determined by budget, time and interest in visiting the attractions along the way. We’ll help find the best one for you.
There are: direct shuttle transfers, tour transfers with sightseeing and of course private taxi transfers.
London to Southampton transport options for cruise terminals
Explore your travel options from London to Southampton. Trains, coach, bespoke cruise shuttle transfers with/without sightseeing and private transfers are all available from the capital.
Bespoke cruise transfers pick up from Heathrow hotels and include optional sightseeing. Private transfers offer the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Or take the National Express Coach.
Travel by National Express Coach or train, or for a more relaxed journey book your own private transfer with a meet and greet service. This can be tailored with sightseeing options.
Stansted or Luton airport to Southampton
The best way to get to Southampton from London Stansted or Luton airport is to head into London and then pick up a transfer from there. Both airports are served by frequent direct trains into the capital which take approximately 30 minutes.
HOW TO GET TO SOUTHAMPTON
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Trains to Southampton
The train is the fastest form of public transport but is more expensive than coach. Direct services depart from Waterloo Station to Southampton Central. After disembarking you must take an onward taxi journey from the rail station to your Southampton cruise terminal. Walking is too far with luggage.
Coaches to Southampton
The coach is the cheapest but slowest form of public transport. Direct separate coach services depart from London Victoria Station, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick to Southampton. Like the train you will need to take a local taxi Southampton cruise terminal on arrival in Southampton.
SHARED SHUTTLE TRANSFERS - BETWEEN LONDON & CRUISE SHIPS
These shared shuttle transfers give you an affordable and simple option of travelling betwen London and Southampton cruise Port, and go in either direction. You choose your pickup/drop offs from one of the London Zone 1 hotels below.
Central London to Southampton Port
Pick-up: *Please choose between A, B and C (click the hotel for more information and exclusive prices):
A. Meliá White House
B. The Westminster London Curio Collection by Hilton
C. The Holiday Inn Kensington High Street
*Pick-up will take place between 7:30 am and 9:35 am. The exact time will be advised on your voucher, which you’ll receive approx. 7 days prior to your transfer.
*Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.
Drop-off: You will be transferred to the Southampton Port cruise terminal, arriving approximately at 11:35 am.
Southampton Port to Central London
Pick-up: Following your arrival at Southampton Port via cruise ship, your driver will be waiting to greet you at the cruise terminal exit from 8:00 am. The shared transfer shall depart at 8:30am from Southampton Port and will guide you through to Central London.
Drop-off: *Please choose between A, B and C (click the hotel for more information and exclusive prices):
A. The Holiday Inn Kensington High Street
B. The Westminster London Curio Collection by Hilton
C. Meliá White House
Drop offs in London will start at approximately 10:30 am.
CRUISE SHUTTLE RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION 2024
Adult £106pp
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Cancel up to 15 days in advance for a 85% refund
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From Central London to/from Southampton Port
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Convienient pick-ups/drop-offs in central London
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1 Check-in luggage + 1 Hand luggage per person
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Two free walking tours included: The Wizard Walk walking tour & The Royals and Landmarks tour
SOUTHAMPTON - LONDON DIRECT TRANSFERS - CAR PRICES & VEHICLES 2024
STANDARD SALOON CAR (e.g. Toyota Prius)
Central London £274, Heathrow £213, Gatwick £247, Lon City Airport £289, Luton £277, Stansted £331
1- 2 passengers • 2 large, 2 hand luggage
ESTATE CAR (e.g. Ford Mondeo)
Central London £272, Heathrow £225, Gatwick £260, Lon City Airport £301, Luton £289, Stansted £344
3 passengers • 3 large, 4 hand luggage
MPV (e.g. Ford Galaxy)
Central London £304, Heathrow £242, Gatwick £278, Lon City Airport £319, Luton £307, Stansted £362
4 - 5 passengers • 4 large, 5 hand luggage
LARGE CAR / VAN (e.g. Mercedes Vito)
Central London £334, Heathrow £272, Gatwick £308, Lon City Airport £348, Luton £337, Stansted £392
6 - 8 passengers • 8 large, 8 hand luggage
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE CAR (e.g. Vauxhall Vivaro)
Central London £334, Heathrow £272, Gatwick £308, Lon City Airport £348, Luton £337, Stansted £392
1- 4 passengers plus one wheelchair • 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.
PUBLIC SHARED OR PRIVATE SOUTHAMPTON CRUISE SHIP TOUR TRANSFERS
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.
With these tour transfers you have the option to choose from either shared or private transfers.
Both shared and private starting rates are based on two sharing a vehicle; you can then choose up to eight passengers. If you are travelling solo you can see the rates by clicking through to book.
Half day tour transfers (shared or private) visiting Windsor Castle or Stonehenge, in either direction between Central London and Southampton
Cruise tour transfers allow you to visit popular attractions in the UK en-route between Southampton and London: Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.
Tours go in either direction so you can choose the tour transfer (and visit the attraction) that is right for you.
Pre-cruise - London to Southampton direction
For the pre-cruise transfer you will be met at a centrally located London hotel between 7.30 and 9.15 am, before spending a couple of hours at either Stonehenge or Windsor Castle, and then arriving at your cruise ship at approx 2.15 pm.
Post-cruise - Southampton to London direction
For the post cruise transfer your driver/guide will be waiting to greet you at the cruise terminal exit between 8 and 8.30 am, before spending a couple of hours at either Windsor Castle or Stonehenge, arriving at your chosen London hotel between 1:30 pm and 3:15 pm.
Note: entry to all attractions is extra.
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 (entrance extra) en route to Southampton.
Pre-cruise transfer visiting Windsor Castle (entrance extra) en route to Southampton.
Post cruise transfer stopping off at Stonehenge (entrance extra) from Southampton to London.
Post cruise transfer visiting Windsor Castle (entrance extra) from Southampton to London.
Full day post cruise tour transfers travelling from Southampton to Heathrow Airport & London
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.
Cotswolds, Downton Abbey locations
& pub lunch
Enjoy a 2-course lunch in a 15th century inn in Cotswolds plus visits to "Downton Village" (Bampton), Burford & Stow-on-Wold.
Stonehenge
Enjoy a memorable group full day trip to the mysterious Stonehenge. This comfortable cruise transfer will take you by luxury, air-conditioned touring coach, with friendly driver. Entry to Stonehenge included.
Salisbury, Stonehenge & Windsor
This transfer takes you to Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and finally Windsor Castle. Entrances are extra and can be added on at time of booking.
Georgian City of Bath & Windsor
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.
