How much is a taxi from Southampton cruise terminal to the station?

A fixed-fare cruise terminal to Southampton Central Station taxi starts at £15 for an economy saloon. Larger MPVs and 8-seater minibuses are available for cruise groups with luggage. The price is agreed before booking.

How long does it take?

The drive is around 2 miles and takes about 5 to 15 minutes in normal traffic, though cruise terminal queues can add time. We allow buffer and your driver manages the timing to your train.

Do you meet passengers at the terminal?

Yes. Your driver meets you at your terminal, whether City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon, with a name board and helps with your luggage to the vehicle.

What if my ship docks late?

We track cruise arrivals and adjust your pickup automatically for late dockings — there's no extra waiting charge for cruise-linked delays.

Can you take a large cruise group?

Yes. Our 8-seater minibuses and MPVs carry cruise groups and excess luggage in a single vehicle. Tell us your party and luggage size when booking.

How far is Southampton Central station from the cruise terminals?

About two miles by road — about 5–10 minutes from the Western Docks terminals (City, Horizon and Mayflower) and 10–15 minutes from the Eastern Docks terminals (Ocean and QEII) in normal traffic. Leaving the port can take longer than the drive on a busy turnaround morning.

How long should I leave between getting off the ship and my train?

At least 90 minutes after your planned walk-off time, and two hours for a later luggage group. Disembarkation often runs later than planned, and the station is the easy part — getting out of the terminal is what takes time.

Cruise ship berthed at a Southampton cruise terminal

Taxi from Southampton Cruise Terminal to Southampton Central Station

Specialist cruise transfer between Southampton's cruise terminals and Southampton Central railway station — meet & greet, luggage assistance and a fixed fare for every cruise passenger.

Southampton Cruise Terminal to Southampton Central Station taxi & cruise transfer — fixed fare from £15, door-to-door, 24/7.

Specialist cruise transfer between Southampton's cruise terminals and Southampton Central railway station — meet & greet, luggage assistance and a fixed fare for every cruise passenger.

The short run from Southampton's five cruise terminals (City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII and Horizon) to Southampton Central Station is around 2 miles and takes about 5 to 15 minutes, but with cruise luggage and a train to catch it pays to pre-book. We meet you dockside, manage the bags and get you to the station with time to board comfortably.

Your driver tracks your ship's berthing time and adjusts for late dockings with no waiting charge. Whether you're a solo traveller, a family or a cruise group, we allocate the right vehicle — from an executive saloon to an 8-seater minibus — and the first child seat is free on request.

Fixed fares (from)

Economy Saloon — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £15
Comfort — up to 4 passengers, 3 large cases + 2 small bags: £17
Estate — up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases + 2 small bags: £18
Executive — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £23
MPV — up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases + 2 small bags: £22
8-Seater Minibus — up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases + 8 small bags: £28

A short hop that decides whether you catch your train

Southampton Central station is only about two miles from the cruise terminals, but on a turnaround morning that short distance is where passengers lose time: queues at the taxi rank, luggage to manage and a train booked for a fixed departure. A car booked for your disembarkation time takes the uncertainty out of it.

From Central you can reach London Waterloo in about 80 minutes on South Western Railway, and there are direct trains west to Bournemouth and Weymouth, east along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton, north-west to Salisbury, Bristol and Cardiff, and CrossCountry services to Birmingham and the North.

From each terminal to Southampton Central

Drive times are typical for a weekday morning; your booking confirmation tells you which terminal your ship uses.

Terminal	Part of the port	Dock gate	Typical drive to Central
City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101)	Western Docks	Dock Gate 8	About 5–10 minutes
Horizon Cruise Terminal (Berth 102)	Western Docks	Dock Gate 10	About 5–10 minutes
Mayflower Cruise Terminal (Berth 106)	Western Docks	Dock Gate 20	About 5–10 minutes
Ocean Cruise Terminal (Berth 46)	Eastern Docks	Dock Gate 4	About 10–15 minutes
QEII Cruise Terminal (Berths 38 & 39)	Eastern Docks	Dock Gate 4	About 10–15 minutes

Leaving the port takes longer than the drive itself on a busy morning, because several thousand passengers disembark within a few hours.

How to connect a disembarkation to a train

Choose a train with room to spare Book a train at least 90 minutes after your planned walk-off time; two hours if you are in a later luggage group or travelling with a lot of luggage.
Tell us the train time We set the pickup from your disembarkation slot and keep an eye on the ship, so the car is waiting when you come out rather than when the timetable says you should.
Straight to the station entrance The driver drops you at the station forecourt and helps with the cases to the entrance.
If the ship is late A delayed disembarkation costs you nothing extra with us. If it puts your train at risk, tell the driver early so you can change the booking while there are still options.

Can you walk it?

On a map it looks walkable, but the terminals are inside the working port, the routes out pass busy roads and dock gates, and cruise cases make a mile feel like three. Most passengers who try it once book a car the next time.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Southampton cruise terminal to the station?: A fixed-fare cruise terminal to Southampton Central Station taxi starts at £15 for an economy saloon. Larger MPVs and 8-seater minibuses are available for cruise groups with luggage. The price is agreed before booking.
How long does it take?: The drive is around 2 miles and takes about 5 to 15 minutes in normal traffic, though cruise terminal queues can add time. We allow buffer and your driver manages the timing to your train.
Do you meet passengers at the terminal?: Yes. Your driver meets you at your terminal, whether City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII or Horizon, with a name board and helps with your luggage to the vehicle.
What if my ship docks late?: We track cruise arrivals and adjust your pickup automatically for late dockings — there's no extra waiting charge for cruise-linked delays.
Can you take a large cruise group?: Yes. Our 8-seater minibuses and MPVs carry cruise groups and excess luggage in a single vehicle. Tell us your party and luggage size when booking.
How far is Southampton Central station from the cruise terminals?: About two miles by road — about 5–10 minutes from the Western Docks terminals (City, Horizon and Mayflower) and 10–15 minutes from the Eastern Docks terminals (Ocean and QEII) in normal traffic. Leaving the port can take longer than the drive on a busy turnaround morning.
How long should I leave between getting off the ship and my train?: At least 90 minutes after your planned walk-off time, and two hours for a later luggage group. Disembarkation often runs later than planned, and the station is the easy part — getting out of the terminal is what takes time.

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