“The drivers were fine and the cars were clean but were late for both of my transfers. The excuse was traffic but other drivers had arrived on time for their customers, probably because they left earlier to cater for the traffic. I will choose a different company next time”
Southampton airport & cruise transfers
Pre-book a private transfer between Southampton and Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton or Stansted. We collect from cruise terminals, hotels and homes, with a vehicle chosen for your passenger and bag count.
Heathrow saloon fares start from £134 per vehicle. Choose the direction, full addresses and pickup time to check your total before booking.
Prime Airport Transfer is a trading name of Rapid Airport Transfers, a licensed private hire operator based in Rickmansworth. These are pre-booked airport and long-distance transfers, not a Southampton taxi rank or local taxi service.
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Enter the cruise terminal, hotel or full address. For an airport arrival, put the airport first.
Add the date, time and luggage on the booking form. Call 01923 88 2220 for help with a tight flight or cruise connection.
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These are daytime saloon starting fares per vehicle. Larger cars, stops, early pickup times and holiday dates can change the quote. The booking form shows the total for your trip.
Heathrow and Southampton
From £134. The M3 and M25 connect Southampton with Heathrow T2, T3, T4 and T5. A cruise pickup needs the ship's disembarkation instructions; an airport pickup needs the flight number.
Southampton to Heathrow details · Heathrow to Southampton details
Luton Airport and Southampton
From £179. Allow about 2 to 2½ hours for the M1, M25 and M3 drive in ordinary conditions, then add time for the airport or port. Traffic can take longer.
Luton and Southampton route details
Gatwick and Southampton
From £222. State Gatwick North or South Terminal and the full Southampton collection address. The road route depends on conditions on the M3, M25 and M23.
Gatwick to Southampton route details
Quote Southampton → GatwickStansted and Southampton
From £233. This longer transfer continues around the M25 and onto the M11. Share the flight details and full luggage load before choosing a pickup time and vehicle.
Stansted to Southampton route details
Quote Southampton → StanstedCruise-terminal collection: the details to send
Southampton has five cruise terminals: Ocean, Mayflower, Horizon, City and QEII. Give us the ship, travel date and terminal from your current cruise-line instructions. The same ship can use a different terminal on another date.
The berth number is not a dock-gate number. Horizon is at berth 102, which identifies the berth rather than the port entrance. ABP's guidance uses Dock Gate 4 for Ocean and recommends Dock Gate 20 for Mayflower, with another approach via Gate 10. Your driver needs the instructions for the terminal and sailing, not a generic port entrance.
For a pickup after a cruise, use the time your party expects to leave the terminal with its bags. Disembarkation and baggage collection can continue after the ship docks. Your confirmation gives the meeting arrangements; call dispatch if you run late or cannot find the driver.
Check the ABP Southampton cruise schedule and passenger directions alongside your cruise-line documents.
Airport arrivals, luggage and flight connections
At Heathrow, meet your driver inside Arrivals with a name board. At Luton, meet in the designated Drop Off and Pick Up Zone on the ground floor of Terminal Car Park 2. At Stansted, meet in Express Set Down outside the terminal. Contact your driver for the agreed bay and vehicle details once you are ready. Enter the flight number so dispatch can check official arrival information and plan the collection. The airport waiting allowance is 60 minutes for international arrivals and 30 minutes for domestic arrivals; extra waiting follows the booking terms.
Choose a vehicle using the booking form's passenger, large-case and cabin-bag capacities. Four passengers with four large cases may need more than a saloon. Contact us about oversize cases, pushchairs or mobility equipment rather than assuming they fit.
Cruise-to-flight planning needs the cruise line's disembarkation slot, road time and the airline's required airport arrival time. For an airport-to-cruise connection, also allow for immigration and baggage. We cannot guarantee a connection after flight, ship or road delays.
Southampton Central trains and coach services offer alternatives. Compare the current schedule and the final transfer to your dock or airport terminal. A private transfer avoids changing vehicles with luggage; its value depends on your party and itinerary, not a blanket promise to beat rail prices.
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Saloon (Sedan)
StandardPerfect for solo travelers or couples. Modern, clean, and efficient.
Estate (Station Wagon)
Extra SpaceFeatures a large boot for extra luggage, golf clubs, or strollers.
Executive
BusinessMercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series. Leather seats & premium comfort.
8 Seater
Max SpaceThe ultimate choice for large groups with plenty of luggage.
Questions about Southampton cruise transfers
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Can you collect locally within Southampton?
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Have your terminal, date and luggage details ready. Contact dispatch before booking a connection with little margin.