Southampton cruise terminal to Gatwick: fixed-fare transfers
- ✓ TfL-licensed operator · licence 11588
- ✓ Fixed price per car, luggage included
- ✓ Flights tracked · 60 min free airport waiting
- ✓ Driver details sent before you travel
- ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours
Your driver tracks the ship, waits at your terminal and takes you straight to Gatwick. The fare is fixed from £193 per car, luggage included, and there is no charge for waiting while the ship clears.
Fixed fares from the ship to Gatwick
| Pick-up terminal | Saloon (up to 4) | MPV (up to 6) | Executive | Road distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Cruise Terminal | £193 | £208 | £223 | 90 miles |
| QEII Cruise Terminal | £193 | £208 | £223 | 90 miles |
| City Cruise Terminal | £198 | £213 | £228 | 93 miles |
| Horizon Cruise Terminal | £198 | £213 | £228 | 93 miles |
| Mayflower Cruise Terminal | £200 | £215 | £230 | 94 miles |
One-way fares per vehicle, luggage included. The drive takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes once you are away from the port. Book the outward and return trips together and the pair is charged at 1.8 times the single fare.
Price the ship-to-Gatwick transfer Or call +44 20 8888 9988.
What time you actually leave the ship
| How you disembark | Off the ship | In the car |
|---|---|---|
| Self-disembarkation (carry your own bags) | 07:15–08:15 | 08:00–08:30 |
| Assisted, early luggage tag | 08:00–08:45 | 08:45–09:15 |
| Assisted, standard luggage tag | 08:45–10:00 | 09:30–10:15 |
Ships are usually alongside by 06:00, but nobody walks off until Border Force and the port have cleared the ship. Gatwick is about 30 minutes further than Heathrow, so aim for 14:00 or later for long-haul and 13:00 or later for short-haul. The full working is in our guide to the earliest flight you can book after a Southampton cruise.
How the pick-up works
- You give us the ship name and disembarkation date. The driver checks the ship's arrival that morning.
- The driver waits at your terminal's pick-up area. There is no waiting charge while you clear the ship and collect your cases.
- You message the driver once you have your luggage. The number is in your confirmation, and WhatsApp works.
- Tell us whether you fly from the North or South Terminal. The driver drops you at the right departures forecourt.
A saloon takes up to 4 people with 2 large cases. An MPV takes up to 6 people with 4 large cases. After a long cruise, most couples with two big cases and shopping are more comfortable in an MPV.
Private car, coach or train to Gatwick?
The cruise lines sell coach seats to the airports and London. They are cheaper for one or two people, but the coach waits until it is full, and it can make several stops. A train from Southampton Central means getting yourself and your cases from the terminal to the station first. For three or more people with cruise luggage, a private car usually costs about the same per head and gets you there sooner. See cruise line transfer vs private car and train, coach or car.
Southampton to Gatwick after a winter cruise
Gatwick is a longer run from the docks than Heathrow, and in winter the extra miles give fog and frost more chances to slow you down. On most mornings the route means the M3 and M25 before the M23 south to the airport, and our drivers check conditions before leaving the port. Whether you fly from the North or South Terminal, you are dropped at the right one, which is an easy mistake to make in the dark.
Your driver tracks your ship, with no waiting charge however long it takes to clear. If a winter storm delays the berth, we adjust the collection and recheck the drive time against your flight. Passengers coming off a Christmas or New Year cruise also avoid the change at Clapham Junction and the holiday-week rail timetables that make the train such a gamble at that time of year.
- North or South Terminal drop-off confirmed when you book
- No waiting charge while the ship clears
- Flight and ship both monitored on the same morning
- Saloon or MPV, with all luggage included in the fixed fare
For Gatwick trips that have nothing to do with a ship, our Southampton to Gatwick executive transfer runs right through the winter.
Questions
How much is a transfer from Southampton cruise terminal to Gatwick?
From £193 one way for a saloon (up to 4 people) and from £208 for an MPV (up to 6), per vehicle with luggage included. The exact fare depends on your terminal.
How long does it take from Southampton cruise port to Gatwick?
Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes by car (90–94 road miles), plus the time it takes to leave the ship.
What is the earliest flight I can book from Gatwick after a Southampton cruise?
Gatwick is about 30 minutes further than Heathrow, so aim for 14:00 or later for long-haul and 13:00 or later for short-haul.
What if the ship is late or disembarkation is slow?
The driver tracks the ship and waits at the terminal, with no waiting charge while you clear the ship.
Can we book the outward and return trips together?
Yes. A return booked together costs 1.8 times the single fare, and each leg keeps its own driver details and timings.
Can you take us from the ship to Gatwick after a festive or repositioning sailing?
Yes. Winter collections from any of the five terminals are routine for us, including after Christmas, New Year and repositioning voyages. You pay one fare for the car, agreed beforehand, with luggage included, and the driver will take you to whichever Gatwick terminal your airline uses.
What if fog or a winter storm affects both the ship and our Gatwick flight?
We watch both. A late berth pushes the pickup back, and a rescheduled flight changes the time we need to reach Gatwick, so we recalculate as the morning develops. If the margins start to tighten we will contact you, but in most cases the adjustments happen without you needing to do anything.
More Southampton cruise guides
- Southampton cruise terminal to Heathrow
- Southampton cruise terminal to London
- Ship to flight connections
- Gatwick to Southampton cruise terminal (outbound)
- All five Southampton cruise terminals
Going home after the cruise: Southampton to Heathrow, Southampton to London, Southampton to Paddington, Southampton to King's Cross, Southampton to London City Airport, Southampton to Southend Airport.