A taxi from central London to the Southampton cruise terminals costs £143 from Victoria in a saloon car, or £183 in an 8-seater that takes eight passengers and eight suitcases. From Heathrow it is £114. Every fare below is the fixed one-way price from our booking system.
Cruise passengers usually travel with more luggage than any other customers we carry, so the bigger cars matter here. Per person, a full 8-seater from Victoria works out at under £23 each.
From London
| To Southampton cruise terminals from | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 80 miles | 111 min | £143 | £154 | £183 | £176 |
| King’s Cross | 81 miles | 117 min | £147 | £158 | £188 | £181 |
From the London airports
Flying in to join a ship is common, and these fares cover the airport-to-ship run.
| To Southampton cruise terminals from | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (Terminal 5) | 63 miles | 77 min | £114 | £124 | £147 | £143 |
| Gatwick (South Terminal) | 89 miles | 102 min | £145 | £158 | £187 | £180 |
| Luton Airport | 96 miles | 114 min | £157 | £169 | £201 | £193 |
| Stansted Airport | 125 miles | 142 min | £191 | £207 | £246 | £234 |
From towns and cities
| To Southampton cruise terminals from | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 51 miles | 78 min | £106 | £115 | £136 | £133 |
| Guildford | 57 miles | 74 min | £108 | £118 | £139 | £136 |
| Windsor | 61 miles | 84 min | £116 | £126 | £149 | £145 |
| Brighton | 63 miles | 97 min | £124 | £134 | £159 | £154 |
| Oxford | 69 miles | 92 min | £126 | £137 | £162 | £157 |
| Bristol | 101 miles | 122 min | £164 | £178 | £211 | £202 |
| Birmingham | 135 miles | 167 min | £211 | £227 | £271 | £256 |
*Typical drive time without heavy traffic. Fares checked in October 2026, priced to the Ocean Cruise Terminal. Enter your terminal and pickup address in the booking form for the exact figure.
Which terminal?
Southampton has five cruise terminals: the Queen Elizabeth II and Ocean terminals in the Eastern Docks, and the Mayflower, Horizon and City terminals in the Western Docks (Associated British Ports). Your cruise documents name the terminal. Give it to us when you book so the driver goes straight to the right dock gate.
Pick the right size of car
| Group | Car | From Victoria | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 people, 2 cases | Saloon | £143 | £72 |
| 2 people, 4 cases | Estate | £154 | £77 |
| 4 people, 4 cases | Estate | £154 | £39 |
| 6 people, 6+ cases | 8-seater | £183 | £31 |
| 8 people, 8 cases | 8-seater | £183 | £23 |
The MPV and 8-seater cost the same, and the MPV only takes four cases, so any group of five or more heading for a cruise should book the 8-seater. Our luggage guide explains the capacities.
Coming home after the cruise
Book the return leg at the same time and the total for both journeys is reduced by 5%. Fares do not change with the time of day, so an early disembarkation morning costs the same as any other time. Child seats are £10 each.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from London to Southampton cruise terminal?
£143 in a saloon from Victoria, £154 in an estate, and £183 in an MPV or 8-seater.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Southampton cruise port?
£114 in a saloon from Terminal 5, £124 in an estate, and £147 in an MPV or 8-seater.
How long is the drive from London to Southampton docks?
About 80 miles from Victoria, taking around 1 hour 50 minutes without heavy traffic.
More about our port service is on the Southampton cruise terminal taxi page.