Taxi from Southampton Cruise Port to Manchester
Fixed-price taxi from Southampton cruise port to Manchester — about 230 miles and 4 hours 20 minutes door to door. Your driver meets you dockside at the City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Ho...
Southampton Cruise Port to Manchester taxi & cruise transfer — fixed fare from £443, door-to-door, 24/7.
Fixed-price taxi from Southampton cruise port to Manchester — about 230 miles and 4 hours 20 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.
Manchester is our longest cruise-port run. It suits passengers going home to the north-west with a lot of luggage, or families who would rather not change trains with cruise cases.
The route takes the M27 and M3, the A34 and M40, then the M42 and M6 north, leaving the M6 for the M56 into Manchester.
At around four hours, this is a journey to plan around your disembarkation time: leave the ship mid-morning and you are home in the afternoon. Piccadilly station and most city-centre hotels are on the east side of the centre; Salford Quays and MediaCity are to the west.
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 Manchester at about 14:20.
Fixed fares (from)
- Economy Saloon — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £443
- Comfort — up to 4 passengers, 3 large cases + 2 small bags: £510
- Estate — up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases + 2 small bags: £532
- Executive — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £595
- MPV — up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases + 2 small bags: £915
- 8-Seater Minibus — up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases + 8 small bags: £1045
Southampton cruise port to Manchester
From the dock to Manchester is about 230 miles and around 4 hours 20 minutes in normal traffic, by the M3, A34, M40, M42 and M6. It is one of our longest regular cruise journeys, and for families with a lot of luggage it removes a cross-country train trip with changes.
We plan a comfort stop at a motorway services on the way. We drop at Manchester Piccadilly, hotels in the city centre, homes across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, and Manchester Airport, south of the city off the M56.
Where we drop cruise passengers in Manchester
- Manchester Airport Off the M56 south of the city; the drive from the dock is long, so leave a full day for an onward flight.
- Manchester Piccadilly For trains further north after your cruise.
- A planned break We stop at a motorway services on the way; it does not change the fixed fare.
Planning your day: ship to Manchester
A guide based on a drive of about 4 hours 20 minutes from the dock gate in normal traffic. Allow more on summer Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
| Off the ship by | In Manchester around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | about 11:50 |
| 09:00 | about 13:20 |
| 10:30 | about 14:50 |
Frequently asked questions
- Which roads does the taxi take from Southampton cruise port to Manchester?
- The M27 and M3, the A34 and M40, then the M42 and M6 north, joining the M56 towards Manchester. It is a long journey on motorways and dual carriageways, so a break is normal.
- Can you take me to Manchester Airport?
- Yes. Manchester Airport (MAN) lies south of the city and is reached from the M56. Tell us your flight time and we plan the journey back from check-in.
- Can we stop on the way to Manchester?
- Yes. A stop at motorway services is normal on a run this long. If you want a longer break, such as lunch, tell us when you book so the timings allow for it.
- Where will I meet my driver for Manchester?
- 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 Manchester.
- Can you carry a cruise group to Manchester 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, with a comfort stop on a run this long. Bigger parties travel in two or more cars booked together.
- How long does a taxi from Southampton cruise port to Manchester take?
- Around 4 hours 20 minutes in normal traffic for about 230 miles, plus a short comfort stop. Friday afternoons and Bank Holidays on the M6 can add time.
- Is the fare per person or per car to Manchester?
- Per car. The fixed fare covers everyone who fits the vehicle you book, so for a family or group in an MPV it is often better value than several train tickets.
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