Gatwick Airport to Southampton Cruise Port Taxi
Book a fixed-price private transfer from either Gatwick terminal to Southampton’s cruise terminals. Travel directly by car with your cruise luggage to the terminal door, timed around your own flight rather than a fixed coach departure.
From £191
Standard saloon
75–100 min
Typical road journey
N & S
Gatwick pickups
Door to door
Cruise terminal
100% Free Cancellation
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026Gatwick to Southampton Cruise Port in one direct journey
Gatwick is roughly 65 miles from Southampton’s cruise terminals. By road, allow around 75–100 minutes in typical conditions, with longer travel times possible during busy periods.
A direct coach service runs between Gatwick and Southampton, an option if its timetable allows you to reach your cruise terminal before check-in closes. For fly-cruise passengers wanting certainty, especially after a long flight with cruise luggage, a transfer timed around your actual landing time removes that uncertainty.
From £191
Standard saloon fares start from £191. Get a quote for your cruise terminal and vehicle requirements.
Gatwick to Southampton Cruise Port taxi prices
Choose the vehicle according to the size of your group and the amount of luggage you are carrying.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Single Trip | Return Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Saloon | Up to 4 | Up to 2 large | £191 | £382 |
| Executive Car | Up to 4 | Up to 2 large | £249 | £498 |
| MPV | Up to 5 | Up to 3 large | £249 | £498 |
| Minibus (8) | Up to 8 | Up to 4 large | £311 | £622 |
| Minibus (16) | Up to 16 | Up to 10 large | £622 | £1,244 |
Timed around your flight, not a fixed departure
Southampton is the UK’s main cruise port, home to the Ocean Cruise Terminal, City Cruise Terminal, Mayflower Cruise Terminal and QEII Terminal, and the home port for several major cruise lines.
A pre-booked car, tracked against your actual flight, removes the risk of missing a fixed coach departure after a delayed landing. You have one pickup, one vehicle and one destination, with your cruise luggage travelling with you throughout.
Connecting straight from a flight?
Give us your flight number so your pickup can be timed around your actual landing, not a fixed schedule.
Travelling with cruise luggage?
Choose a vehicle with enough passenger and luggage capacity for your trip.
Need to reach a specific cruise terminal?
Tell us your cruise line and terminal so your driver can take you straight to the correct entrance.
Booking your return from the cruise?
We can arrange your pickup from the terminal for when your ship returns.
Taxi, direct coach or self-drive to Southampton?
A direct coach service connects Gatwick to Southampton, but runs on its own fixed schedule rather than yours. A private transfer becomes more useful when you want certainty around your actual flight landing time, or are travelling with cruise luggage.
| Option | Journey | Cost | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private taxi | About 75–100 min by road | From £150 per vehicle | Fly-cruise passengers wanting a pickup timed around their actual flight. |
| Direct Coach | Around 100–130 min | Per passenger | Travellers with a flexible schedule who can plan around a fixed coach departure. |
| Self-drive | About 75–100 min | Variable, plus parking | Travellers with their own vehicle and somewhere to leave it for the duration of the cruise. |
Coach journey times, schedules and fares can vary. Check current operator information for your travel and cruise dates, particularly around your ship’s boarding time.
From Gatwick arrivals to Southampton Cruise Port
Give us the information we need when you book and your transfer can be organised around your flight.
01 — BOOK
Add your flight and destination
Enter your flight number, passenger count, luggage requirements and whether you’re travelling to Southampton Cruise Port or another address.
02 — ARRIVE
Meet your driver
Your booking contains your Gatwick arrival information. Meet & Greet is available if you prefer your driver to meet you inside the terminal.
03 — TRAVEL
Go directly to Southampton Cruise Port
Your journey continues by private vehicle directly to your cruise terminal door, timed around your booked boarding window.
Pickup from South or North Terminal
Tell us your flight number when booking so your arrival terminal is clear before the day of travel. Gatwick’s two terminals are not linked airside, so it’s worth confirming which one you’re flying from. For terminal pickup arrangements and other airport routes, explore our Gatwick Airport transfer services.
South Terminal
Gatwick’s original terminal, directly connected to the airport’s railway station.
North Terminal
Gatwick’s second terminal. There is no railway station here, reaching one means using the free inter-terminal shuttle to South Terminal first.
What You Get With Your Gatwick to Southampton Cruise Port Transfer
Your booking is built around this specific route, from the Gatwick terminal you arrive at to your specific cruise terminal at the Port of Southampton.
Fixed saloon fare from £191
A clear starting price for the standard vehicle, with the applicable fare confirmed at booking.
Your flight number recorded
Include your flight details when booking so your Gatwick arrival is linked to the transfer.
South and North Terminal coverage
You can book the Southampton route regardless of which Gatwick terminal your flight uses.
Your specific cruise terminal
Tell us your cruise line and terminal so your driver can take you to the correct entrance.
Vehicle choice based on your group
Select a saloon, executive car, MPV or larger vehicle according to passenger and cruise luggage requirements.
Meet & Greet available
Select the service if you want your driver to meet you inside the terminal.
Southampton's cruise terminals
The Port of Southampton has several cruise terminals used by different cruise lines. Tell us your cruise line and departure time when booking and we’ll help plan your pickup around your cruise check-in deadline, allowing extra time for airport formalities and traffic
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Before you book
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Southampton Cruise Port?
Standard saloon transfers from Gatwick to Southampton Cruise Port start from £191. Get a quote for your terminal and vehicle requirements before booking.
How long does Gatwick to Southampton take by taxi?
Allow around 75–100 minutes by road in typical conditions. Traffic can make the journey longer, so allow extra time ahead of your ship’s boarding window.
Can you collect me from either Gatwick terminal?
Yes. The route is available from both South and North Terminal. Your flight number can be included with the booking to identify the relevant terminal.
Do you time pickups around cruise departure times?
Yes. Tell us your cruise line and departure time when booking and we’ll build in enough time for check-in and boarding.
Which cruise terminal will I be taken to?
Provide your cruise line and terminal when booking, Southampton has several cruise terminals, and your driver will take you to the correct one.
Is the direct coach cheaper than a taxi?
The direct coach is generally the lower-cost option per passenger, but runs on a fixed schedule rather than one tied to your flight. A private transfer offers more certainty if your flight time isn’t fixed.
Can I book my return journey for when the cruise gets back?
Yes. We can arrange your return pickup from the terminal, and where possible we’ll take your ship’s expected arrival time into account.
Can I request a child seat?
Child seats can be requested when booking. Provide the children’s ages so the appropriate requirement can be considered.
Ready to arrange your Southampton Cruise Port transfer?
Check your applicable fixed fare, choose the vehicle that fits your passengers and luggage, and arrange your Gatwick pickup before you travel.