Southampton Cruise Port Transfers from London Airports
Whichever London airport you fly into — Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City — we cover the transfer to Southampton Cruise Port. Closest airport is Heathrow Airport (65 miles); cheapest is from £140 via Heathrow Airport.
About Southampton Cruise Port
Southampton is the UK's busiest cruise port, with five terminals (Mayflower, Ocean, QE2, Horizon, City) handling P&O, Cunard, Princess, Royal Caribbean, MSC, NCL and Saga departures. Cruise embarkation typically begins 3 hours before sailing — we time pickups to land you at the right terminal with 90 minutes to spare.
Which Southampton terminal does my cruise leave from?
- Mayflower (101/102): P&O Britannia, Iona, Arvia
- Ocean (46/47): P&O smaller ships, Cunard occasional
- QE2 (38/39): Cunard Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Anne
- Horizon: Newer terminal, used flexibly
- City Cruise Terminal: Smaller cruise lines, expedition ships
Tell us your ship and sail date and we'll confirm the exact terminal.
Southampton Cruise Port transfers from every London airport — at a glance
All routes covered with Meet & Greet at Arrivals, flight tracking, fixed pricing and 24/7 dispatch. Click each route for full details, FAQs and vehicle options.
| From Airport | Distance | Duration | Price from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 65 mi | 90 min | from £140 | View route |
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 70 mi | 90 min | from £140 | View route |
| Stansted Airport (STN) | 135 mi | 180 min | from £230 | View route |
| Luton Airport (LTN) | 105 mi | 135 min | from £190 | View route |
| London City Airport (LCY) | 95 mi | 135 min | from £180 | View route |
Which London airport should you choose for Southampton Cruise Port?
If you have flexibility on which airport you fly into, the table above shows the trade-offs. Heathrow Airport is closest at 65 miles (90 minutes), making it the natural choice when flight schedules allow.
For passengers already booked on a flight, we'll get you to Southampton Cruise Port comfortably from whichever airport you land at — same Meet & Greet service, same fixed pricing, same flight tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Which London airport is best for a Southampton cruise?
Heathrow — direct M3 motorway, 90 minutes, no London traffic. By far the easiest London airport for Southampton.
What time should I leave the airport for my cruise?
Aim to arrive at the terminal 3 hours before departure. From Heathrow allow 90 min drive + 1 hour traffic buffer = depart LHR 5 hours before sailing.
Can you fit cruise luggage for 4 people?
Yes — our Mercedes V-Class takes 7 large cases plus 4 carry-ons.
Do you handle disembarkation pickup at Southampton?
Yes — we wait at the terminal with a flexible pickup window as you disembark.
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