Which roads does the taxi take from Southampton cruise port to Bath?

The M27 and then the A36 through the Wiltshire countryside past Salisbury. It is a mostly single-carriageway road, so we plan the time a little more generously than the mileage suggests.

Can we stop at Stonehenge on the way to Bath?

Stonehenge is a short detour from the Salisbury area. A stop is not part of a standard transfer, but we run private Stonehenge & Bath tours — ask and we will quote the extra time.

Where in Bath will the driver drop me?

Anywhere you choose. The area around Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths includes pedestrianised streets, so for those we agree the nearest sensible drop-off with you beforehand; hotels, Bath Spa station and Thermae Bath Spa are straightforward.

Where will I meet my driver for Bath?

Dockside at your ship's terminal — City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon — inside the correct dock gate, holding a name board. We email you the driver's name and mobile number once they are assigned, and they help load your cases for Bath.

Can you carry a cruise group to Bath with all the luggage?

Yes. An MPV takes up to six passengers and an 8-seater minibus up to eight, with their cruise cases in one vehicle. Bigger parties travel in two or more cars booked together.

Can we stop at Salisbury or Stonehenge on the way from the ship to Bath?

Yes. Both are on or near the route: tell us when you book and we will quote the stop and the waiting time, then the driver continues to Bath.

Will the driver carry our cases to a hotel in the pedestrian centre?

The car stops at the nearest point the roads allow, and the driver helps you with the luggage to the hotel door where it is a short walk.

Cruise ship berthed at a Southampton cruise terminal

Taxi from Southampton Cruise Port to Bath

Fixed-price taxi from Southampton cruise port to Bath — about 64 miles and 100 minutes door to door. Your driver meets you dockside at the City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon terminal...

Southampton Cruise Port to Bath taxi & cruise transfer — fixed fare from £128, door-to-door, 24/7.

Fixed-price taxi from Southampton cruise port to Bath — about 64 miles and 100 minutes door to door. Your driver meets you dockside at the City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon terminal when your luggage group is called, and the fare is fixed when you book.

Bath is a favourite for passengers who extend a cruise with a night or two in a Georgian spa city — the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Thermae Bath Spa are all close together.

The route leaves on the M27 and then follows the A36 through Wiltshire, past Salisbury, into Bath — a scenic run that stays on A-roads for most of the way.

Many Bath hotels sit in the Georgian streets around the Circus and the Royal Crescent, where stopping is limited, so the driver unloads as close to the door as the road allows. For an onward train, Bath Spa station is on the southern edge of the centre, a short walk from the Abbey.

A big ship empties in a single morning, and the taxi rank empties with it. With a driver booked ahead you walk out of the terminal to a named car instead of a queue — leave the dock at 10:00 and you should be in Bath at about 11:40.

Fixed fares (from)

Economy Saloon — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £128
Comfort — up to 4 passengers, 3 large cases + 2 small bags: £147
Estate — up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases + 2 small bags: £153
Executive — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £168
MPV — up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases + 2 small bags: £264
8-Seater Minibus — up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases + 8 small bags: £302

Southampton cruise port to Bath

Many passengers end a cruise with a few days in Bath. The drive from the dock is about 65 miles and around 1 hour 40 minutes, mostly on the A36 through Salisbury and Warminster, which is slower than its mileage suggests.

Bath's centre around the Roman Baths and Abbey is pedestrianised, so for central hotels we stop at the nearest point the car can reach and the driver helps carry your cases the last few steps.

Where we drop cruise passengers in Bath

City-centre hotels Hotels in and around the pedestrian centre: we stop at the closest road and help with luggage.
Bath Spa If you are carrying on by train towards Bristol, Wales or London, we drop at Bath Spa station.
Holiday lets and Airbnbs Give us the exact address and any parking notes; many Georgian streets have permit-only parking.

Planning your day: ship to Bath

A guide based on a drive of about 1 hour 40 minutes from the dock gate in normal traffic. Allow more on summer Saturdays and Bank Holidays.

Off the ship by	In Bath around
07:30	about 09:10
09:00	about 10:40
10:30	about 12:10

Frequently asked questions

Which roads does the taxi take from Southampton cruise port to Bath?: The M27 and then the A36 through the Wiltshire countryside past Salisbury. It is a mostly single-carriageway road, so we plan the time a little more generously than the mileage suggests.
Can we stop at Stonehenge on the way to Bath?: Stonehenge is a short detour from the Salisbury area. A stop is not part of a standard transfer, but we run private Stonehenge & Bath tours — ask and we will quote the extra time.
Where in Bath will the driver drop me?: Anywhere you choose. The area around Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths includes pedestrianised streets, so for those we agree the nearest sensible drop-off with you beforehand; hotels, Bath Spa station and Thermae Bath Spa are straightforward.
Where will I meet my driver for Bath?: Dockside at your ship's terminal — City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon — inside the correct dock gate, holding a name board. We email you the driver's name and mobile number once they are assigned, and they help load your cases for Bath.
Can you carry a cruise group to Bath with all the luggage?: Yes. An MPV takes up to six passengers and an 8-seater minibus up to eight, with their cruise cases in one vehicle. Bigger parties travel in two or more cars booked together.
Can we stop at Salisbury or Stonehenge on the way from the ship to Bath?: Yes. Both are on or near the route: tell us when you book and we will quote the stop and the waiting time, then the driver continues to Bath.
Will the driver carry our cases to a hotel in the pedestrian centre?: The car stops at the nearest point the roads allow, and the driver helps you with the luggage to the hotel door where it is a short walk.

From the cruise port to every London airport

Heathrow Airport — from £135 + £7 Heathrow drop-off charge
Gatwick Airport — from £169
Stansted Airport — from £247
Luton Airport — from £214
London City Airport — from £193

Too many cases to carry? We can collect your suitcases from your Hampshire home or hotel and bring them to your cruise terminal — from £44.99 a bag, every bag tracked. Cruise luggage delivery