Tilbury: London International Cruise Terminal transfers
London International Cruise Terminal is at Tilbury on the Essex bank of the Thames, about 30 miles east of central London and the home port of Ambassador Cruise Line. We drive to the terminal from central London, Heathrow, Gatwick, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, with a TfL-licensed chauffeur and a fixed fare agreed before you book.
TfL-licensed private hire operator (licence 11588). Fixed fare per vehicle, luggage included, meet and greet, flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting after landing.
Where we drop you at Tilbury
The terminal is the 1930s riverside building on Ferry Road, separate from the container port; the set-down is directly outside and porters take your cases at the kerb. Despite the name it is not in London, and there is no useful rail link to the terminal door, which is why most passengers arrive by car. From central London the route is the A13, or the A2 and Dartford Crossing from the south.
Journey times and fares
| To London International Cruise Terminal | Distance | Typical time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | about 30 miles | 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes | Fixed per vehicle, quoted before you book |
| Heathrow Airport | about 50 miles | 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes | Fixed per vehicle, quoted before you book |
| Gatwick Airport | about 55 miles | 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes | Fixed per vehicle, quoted before you book |
| Essex (Chelmsford, Brentwood) | 15-25 miles | 30-45 minutes | Fixed per vehicle, quoted before you book |
Enter your pick-up address and the terminal postcode RM18 7NG in the fare calculator for an exact price. Fares are for the whole vehicle with luggage included and do not change with traffic or time of day. Choose a saloon for two people with two large cases, an MPV for up to six, or a V-Class for seven with six cases; see our fleet page.
How the day works
Your driver's name, phone number and registration are sent before you travel. On sailing day we collect you at the time you choose, and we suggest arriving at the terminal inside the check-in window on your cruise documents rather than at opening time, when the queue is longest. At the port the driver takes you to the luggage drop so your cases go straight to the ship, then you walk into check-in with hand luggage only. For disembarkation, give us your ship's arrival time and the driver is waiting when you come through the terminal; the first 60 minutes after the time you give us are free waiting.
The Dartford Crossing charge is included in your fixed fare when the route uses it.
Flying in or out
If you fly into Heathrow or Gatwick first, your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board, tracks the flight, and the fare includes 60 minutes of waiting after landing. After the cruise we can take you straight to the airport, or to London for a night before you fly.
Other UK cruise ports we serve
- Dover cruise terminal transfers
- Portsmouth cruise terminal transfers
- Harwich cruise terminal transfers
- Southampton cruise terminals
Related pages
- Our fleet and luggage capacity
- Heathrow to Southampton cruise terminal
- London to Southampton cruise terminal
- Southampton cruise terminals guide
- Corporate accounts
- About Woodford Chauffeur Cars
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from London International Cruise Terminal?
about 30 miles by road, typically 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. The fare is fixed per vehicle and quoted before you book.
Can you take us from Heathrow to Tilbury for a cruise?
Yes. Your driver meets you in arrivals, the flight is tracked, 60 minutes of waiting after landing are included, and you are dropped at the terminal luggage drop.
Is luggage included in the fare?
Yes. The fare is per vehicle with luggage included: a saloon takes 2 large cases, an MPV 4 and a V-Class 6.
Do you also collect from Tilbury after the cruise?
Yes. Give us the ship's arrival time and your driver waits at the terminal; the first 60 minutes after that time are free.
Is the price per person?
No. One fixed fare for the whole car, however many of you are travelling, up to the vehicle's capacity.