About 80 miles · from £145
Southampton Cruise Terminal to Gatwick Airport
Off the ship, on to your flight
The cruise terminal to Gatwick run combines the two things that most need planning: a disembarkation time you do not fully control, and the longer of the two airport journeys from Southampton at around 80 miles.
It is a very manageable journey when it is booked properly. What we need from you is the ship, the terminal if you know it, and the flight you are catching. From there we can work out a departure from the port that gives you room at the Gatwick end, and tell you honestly if the timings look tight.
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Guide prices for a standard car, one way. The final price depends on the number of passengers, the amount of luggage, your exact addresses and the time of day. We confirm the price when we come back to you, and nothing is charged through this website.
Southampton Cruise Terminal to Gatwick Airport
from£145
About 80 miles by road · one way, standard car
About 1 hour 45 from the terminal gate — a typical time rather than a promise.
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The journey
The journey, step by step
Times are elapsed from pickup rather than clock times, because this journey starts whenever suits you.
- Before
Your group is called and you collect your luggage
The one part of the morning nobody schedules. We plan around when you are genuinely off the ship and through the terminal hall, not the time on the paperwork.
- 0:00
Met at your terminal
Ocean, Mayflower, QEII, City or Horizon — tell us the ship and we will know which. All your cases into the boot in one go.
- 0:15
Out of the port and east
Away from the dock gates and onto the M27 heading east, which is the start of the longer of the two airport runs from the port.
- 1:00
Across Sussex or round the M25
The route decision is made on the day, on the conditions. It matters more here than on the Heathrow run because there is no single obvious road.
- 1:45
Drop-off at North or South Terminal
At the right terminal for your flight. The two are joined by a shuttle, and nobody wants to be finding it with a week of cruise luggage.
About 1 hour 45 from the terminal gate. That is a typical run rather than a promise — the time of day makes more difference than the distance does. We suggest a pickup time when we confirm your booking, and it allows for the road being busier than the map thinks.
Worth knowing on this journey
- Give us the ship name and, if you have it, the terminal.
- Gatwick is about fifteen miles further than Heathrow from the port, so the same disembarkation time supports a slightly later flight only.
- Send the flight number so we can confirm North or South Terminal.
- Tell us your total case count — cruise luggage decides the vehicle.
- Mention any mobility needs for getting from the terminal building to the car; the walk at some berths is longer than you would expect.
The route
The road we take
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What to expect
Planning this journey
A longer run, so a little more planning
Gatwick is around fifteen miles further than Heathrow from the port, and the route across Sussex behaves differently from the M3. On a disembarkation morning that is worth building in properly. Give us the flight time when you book and we will tell you what departure from the terminal we would be comfortable with.
Rather than a coach and a change
Getting from the Southampton cruise terminals to Gatwick on public transport means getting into the city first, then a rail journey with at least one change, all with your cruise luggage. A private transfer is one vehicle from the quayside to the terminal door.
What to tell us when you book
- The name of your ship and, if known, the terminal
- Your disembarkation time or luggage group
- Your flight number and which Gatwick terminal you need
- Total number of large and small bags
- Any mobility requirements for getting from the terminal to the vehicle
Southampton Cruise Terminal to Gatwick Airport: common questions
Which cruise terminals do you collect from?
All of the Southampton terminals — Ocean, Mayflower, QEII, City and Horizon. Give us your ship name and we will confirm the right one.
How much time do I need between disembarkation and my flight?
It depends on your disembarkation group and your flight time. Send us both in the quote form and we will give you an honest view when we confirm.
Do you go to both Gatwick terminals?
Yes, North and South. Tell us your flight number and we will confirm which one you need.
Can you help with luggage?
Tell us how many cases you have in the quote form so the right vehicle is sent, and mention in the additional details if anyone in the party needs help.
Travelling from Southampton Cruise Terminal to Gatwick Airport?
Send us the details and we will come back to you to confirm the journey and the price.