Taxi from Heathrow Airport to Mayflower Cruise Terminal, Southampton
Fixed-fare taxi from Heathrow Airport straight to Mayflower Cruise Terminal at Berth 106, Southampton, from £153 — Mayflower is a Western Docks terminal reached via the M271 and Dock Gate...
Taxi from Heathrow Airport to Mayflower Cruise Terminal, Southampton
Fixed-fare taxi from Heathrow Airport straight to Mayflower Cruise Terminal at Berth 106, Southampton, from £153 — Mayflower is a Western Docks terminal reached via the M271 and Dock Gate 10, named after the Pilgrim Fathers' ship that set sail from Southampton in 1620. We meet you inside arrivals, track your flight and deliver you to Mayflower Cruise Terminal's Dock Gate 10 with time to check in for your sailing.
Mayflower Cruise Terminal at Berth 106 sits on the Western Docks, reached from the M271 rather than through the city itself, and entered through Dock Gate 10 like City and Horizon terminals. It takes its name from the Mayflower, which sailed from Southampton in August 1620 before calling at Plymouth, and today it hosts lines including Cunard, Princess, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas.
The motorway leg from Heathrow is the standard 70-mile M3/M25 route, and once off the M271 your driver goes through Dock Gate 10 and follows the port signs for Berth 106. Ships can use different terminals on different dates, so we confirm your terminal from your ship and sailing date before travel day.
Fixed fares (from)
- Economy Saloon — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £153
- Comfort Saloon — up to 4 passengers, 3 large cases + 2 small bags: £156
- Executive — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £183
- MPV — up to 7 passengers, 5 large cases + 2 small bags: £223
- 8-Seater Minibus — up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases + 8 small bags: £273
- Luxury Chauffeur — up to 3 passengers, 3 large cases + 2 small bags: £228
The terminal named after the ship that sailed from Southampton in 1620
Mayflower Cruise Terminal at Berth 106 takes its name from the Mayflower, which set sail from Southampton in August 1620 before calling at Plymouth on its way to America. Today it is one of the three Western Docks terminals, and it hosts lines including Cunard, Princess, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas, although terminals are allocated per sailing and can change.
The motorway leg from Heathrow is the same as any Southampton transfer: about 70 miles and 75 minutes on the M25, M3 and M271. Off the M271 your driver enters the Western Docks through Dock Gate 10, the same gate as City and Horizon terminals, and follows the port signs to Berth 106. Because the same ship can use different terminals on different dates, we confirm your terminal from your ship and sailing date before travel day.
What's actually different about Mayflower Cruise Terminal
Four things specific to Berth 106 worth knowing before you travel.
- Dock Gate 10, Western Docks Mayflower is reached through Dock Gate 10, shared with City and Horizon terminals. Inside the gate, the port signs lead to Berth 106.
- Western Docks, via the M271 The same approach road as City and Horizon terminals, entered off the M271 rather than through the city centre.
- Cunard, Princess, Oceania and more Mayflower regularly hosts lines including Cunard, Princess, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas. Check your cruise documents, because terminals can change between sailings.
- Named after the Mayflower The Pilgrim Fathers' ship left Southampton in August 1620. A memorial to the sailing stands by the old town walls, a few minutes from the docks.
Taxi vs train vs coach to Mayflower Cruise Terminal
Honest comparison for two adults with cruise luggage flying into Heathrow to join a ship at Mayflower.
| Option | Door to door | Typical cost (2 adults) | What to expect at Mayflower specifically |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Taxi (fixed fare) | 75–90 min | £153 total | Met in arrivals and dropped at the Mayflower porters' point through Dock Gate 10, with your cases unloaded for the porters |
| Train + station taxi | 2–2½ hrs | £70–£120 plus onward taxi | Southampton Central to Berth 106 is a further taxi with your cases |
| Coach + taxi | About 1½–2 hrs plus the last leg | £35–£50 plus onward taxi | Direct National Express coach to Southampton Coach Station, then a taxi to the Western Docks |
Coach and rail fares change often; check National Express and National Rail for your date. Our fare is fixed when you book and already includes Heathrow's pickup charge and free meet & greet.
Why we ask for your ship and sailing date
The terminal name on your cruise documents is the one detail that decides where your driver goes. The same ship can sail from Mayflower one week and a different terminal the next, so we check it against your ship and sailing date rather than assume.
It takes you seconds to give us, and it means your driver heads straight for Berth 106 with no last-minute change of plan.
Frequently asked questions
- Which dock gate is used for Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
- Dock Gate 10 on the Western Docks, the same gate as City and Horizon terminals. Inside the gate your driver follows the port signs to Berth 106.
- How much is a taxi from Heathrow Airport to Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
- A fixed-fare taxi from Heathrow Airport to Mayflower Cruise Terminal starts at £153 for an economy saloon. Larger vehicles for cruise groups are priced in the table above, and the price never changes with traffic.
- Is Mayflower Cruise Terminal on the Western or Eastern Docks?
- Western Docks, reached via the M271 and Dock Gate 10, the same approach as City and Horizon terminals.
- How long does a taxi from Heathrow to Mayflower Cruise Terminal take?
- Around 75 minutes for the 70-mile M3/M25/M271 route in normal traffic, the same motorway time as any Heathrow to Southampton transfer.
- Do I need to know my terminal when I book?
- No. Give us your ship name and sailing date and we confirm the terminal before travel day, because the same ship can use different terminals on different dates. You don't need to track this down yourself.
- Which dock gate is used for Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
- Dock Gate 10 on the Western Docks, the same gate as City and Horizon terminals. Inside the gate, your driver follows the port signs to Berth 106.
- How do I make sure my driver goes to the right terminal?
- Give us your ship name and sailing date when you book, or the terminal name from your cruise documents. We confirm it before travel day, because the same ship can use different terminals on different dates.
- Is Mayflower Terminal on the same side of the port as City Terminal?
- Yes. Both are Western Docks terminals reached via the M271 and Dock Gate 10, unlike Ocean and QEII terminals, which sit on the Eastern Docks and are entered through Dock Gate 4.
- Why is it called Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
- It is named after the Mayflower, the Pilgrim Fathers' ship, which sailed from Southampton in August 1620 before calling at Plymouth on its way to America.
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