Fixed-price luxury transfers between London, Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton's five cruise terminals.
Southampton is the busiest cruise port in the United Kingdom — the embarkation point for most major lines sailing to the Mediterranean, the Norwegian fjords, the Caribbean and across the Atlantic. For travellers heading to or from the city, First Class Chauffeurs provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur service built around cruise departures and airport connections.
The port sits around 80 miles south-west of London, just off the M3 and M27. Whether you set out from a London hotel, Heathrow or Gatwick, a chauffeur takes the luggage, parking and timing out of the equation on a day when you simply want to reach your ship calmly and on schedule.
Cruise terminal transfers
Southampton has five cruise terminals — Ocean, City, Mayflower, Horizon and QEII — split between the Eastern Docks (Ocean and QEII, via Dock Gate 4) and the Western Docks (City, Mayflower and Horizon, via Dock Gate 10). It is easy to arrive at the wrong gate, so your chauffeur takes you straight to the correct terminal forecourt for your sailing, where porters can lift your luggage from the car. Keep the terminal name from your e-ticket to hand, as ships are occasionally reassigned. For cruise luggage and larger parties our Mercedes-Benz V-Class offers generous space, while the S-Class and BMW i7 suit couples and executives who want comfort and discretion.
On the way back, we monitor your ship's arrival and meet you at the terminal exit with a name board, ready for the drive home or on to the airport — no queueing for a taxi after a long voyage.
Airport transfers to & from Southampton
Most international cruisers fly into London Heathrow or Gatwick, neither of which has a direct rail link to the port. By car, Heathrow is roughly a 90-minute drive and Gatwick around two hours, depending on traffic. We track your flight in real time, adjust for delays and provide a complimentary meet & greet in arrivals, so your chauffeur is waiting whether you land early or late. Southampton Airport, five miles from the terminals, is also covered for domestic and European arrivals. See our full airport transfer service for details.
Arrive ready to set sail
Business, events & hourly hire
Beyond the port, Southampton is a major commercial and maritime centre on the south coast. Our chauffeurs support business travel, conferences and events across Hampshire, and hourly hire keeps a car and driver at your disposal for meetings, a full day's itinerary or onward journeys. The city is also a natural base for the surrounding region — we are happy to build a private tour into the route to or from London.
Southampton transfer prices
Fixed prices per journey, inclusive of VAT, meet & greet and flight or ship tracking, with no hidden waiting charges. Prices below are one-way, to or from any Southampton cruise terminal.
| Vehicle | Heathrow / London ↔ Southampton | Gatwick ↔ Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | £330 | £390 |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | £360 | £400 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | £380 | £440 |
| BMW i7 | £380 | £440 |
| Range Rover Autobiography | £700 | £800 |
Prices are one-way and include VAT. Mercedes-Maybach and the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Phantom and Cullinan are available on request. Return and multi-stop journeys are quoted on request. Prefer a car for the day? Hourly hire starts at £50 per hour (an out-of-area surcharge applies for Southampton). For a tailored fare, request an instant quote.
Frequently asked questions
Which cruise terminal will my chauffeur take me to?
Southampton has five — Ocean, City, Mayflower, Horizon and QEII — across the Eastern and Western Docks. Your driver takes you to the correct terminal forecourt for your sailing; just have the terminal name from your e-ticket ready, as ships are occasionally reassigned.
How long is the drive from Heathrow or Gatwick?
Heathrow is approximately 90 minutes and Gatwick around two hours, depending on traffic. We track your flight and adjust the pickup automatically for early or delayed arrivals.
Will you help with our luggage?
Yes. We drop you at the terminal forecourt, where porters take the bags from the car, and our V-Class is ideal for cruise luggage and larger parties.
Can you collect us when our cruise returns?
Yes. We monitor your ship's arrival time and meet you at the terminal exit with a name board, ready for the drive home or on to the airport.
What is included in the price?
A fixed, all-inclusive fare covering VAT, meet & greet, flight or ship tracking and reasonable waiting time. The out-of-area element for Southampton is built into the quote, so the price you confirm is the price you pay.
To arrange a Southampton cruise or airport transfer, request a quote or contact our team — available 24/7.
First Class Chauffeurs
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