Cruise & ferry port transfers

London Airport Transfer provides reliable, pre-booked private hire transfers to and from major UK cruise and ferry ports, including Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Harwich and Tilbury.

Chauffeur loading luggage into a black Mercedes-Benz people carrier for a group of cruise passengers outside Southampton Cruise Terminal, with a cruise ship in the background

Whether you are joining a cruise, arriving back in the UK or travelling by ferry, we provide a comfortable door-to-door transfer service connecting the port with Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend Airport, London hotels, railway stations, residential addresses and destinations throughout the UK.

Cruise and ferry passengers often travel with more luggage than passengers on a standard journey, so we offer a wide range of vehicles, from Saloon and Estate cars to 5-Seater and 6-Seater MPVs and our largest 8-Seater Vans.

For passengers who would like to travel in style, our Executive Class fleet includes premium Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class cars, Range Rover Executive SUVs and spacious Mercedes-Benz V-Class Executive MPVs.

Southampton Cruise Port

Southampton is the UK’s leading cruise port and one of our most popular destinations for cruise transfers. The port has several passenger cruise terminals, including City, Horizon, Mayflower, Ocean and QEII Cruise Terminals.

London Airport Transfer provides pre-booked transfers between Southampton Cruise Port and London, all London airports, hotels and addresses throughout the UK.

Meet & Greet — Cruise Terminal

When arriving from a cruise in Southampton, your driver will meet you at the designated passenger collection area outside your cruise terminal, holding a name board displaying the passenger’s name.

Once you have collected your luggage and completed the disembarkation process, your driver will be ready at the agreed meeting point and will assist you with your luggage before accompanying you to the vehicle.

When booking, please provide your cruise ship name and scheduled arrival time so that we can identify the correct terminal and arrange your collection accordingly.

For passengers travelling to Southampton to join a cruise, we will take you directly to the appropriate cruise terminal for your ship, allowing you to unload your luggage close to the terminal before check-in.

Dover Cruise & Ferry Port

Dover is one of the UK’s best-known passenger ports and serves both cruise ships and cross-Channel ferry services. The cruise port has dedicated passenger terminals, while ferry services operate separately from the Eastern Docks.

We provide pre-booked private hire transfers between Dover and London, London airports, hotels, railway stations and destinations throughout the UK.

Meet & Greet — Dover Cruise Terminal

For cruise passengers arriving in Dover, your driver will meet you at the designated passenger collection area outside your cruise terminal, holding a name board displaying the passenger’s name.

After collecting your luggage and leaving the terminal, your driver will assist you with your bags and accompany you directly to the vehicle.

Please provide your cruise ship name and scheduled arrival time when booking so that we can arrange the collection at the correct terminal.

Dover ferry transfers

For passengers travelling by ferry, collections are arranged at the appropriate passenger meeting or collection point according to your ferry service and whether you are travelling as a foot passenger.

When travelling to Dover for a ferry departure, your driver will take you to the appropriate passenger drop-off point for your crossing.

Portsmouth Cruise & Ferry Port

Portsmouth International Port serves both cruise passengers and international ferry services, making it an important departure and arrival point for passengers travelling between the UK and continental Europe.

London Airport Transfer provides door-to-door transfers between Portsmouth International Port and London, all London airports, hotels and addresses throughout the UK.

Meet & Greet — Portsmouth Cruise Terminal

For passengers disembarking from a cruise at Portsmouth, your driver will meet you at the designated passenger collection area outside the terminal, holding a name board displaying the passenger’s name.

Once you have reclaimed your luggage and completed the disembarkation process, your driver will assist you with your bags and accompany you to the vehicle.

Please provide your ship name and scheduled arrival time when making your booking.

Portsmouth ferry transfers

For ferry passengers, the meeting point will depend on your particular ferry service and passenger arrangements. Your booking confirmation will provide the relevant collection information.

For outbound journeys, we will take you directly to Portsmouth International Port in good time for your ferry check-in.

Harwich International Port

Harwich International Port in Essex is an important passenger ferry port with regular services between Harwich and Hook of Holland. The port also has facilities for cruise passengers.

Its location makes Harwich particularly convenient for transfers to and from London, Stansted Airport and other destinations across London and the South East.

Meet & Greet — Harwich Cruise & Ferry Terminal

For arriving passengers, your driver will meet you at the designated passenger collection area, holding a name board displaying the passenger’s name.

Once you have collected your luggage and are ready to leave the terminal, your driver will assist you with your bags and accompany you to the vehicle.

For ferry passengers, please provide your ferry operator, sailing details and scheduled arrival time when booking. Cruise passengers should provide their ship name and scheduled arrival time.

For passengers travelling to Harwich, we provide direct transfers to the appropriate cruise or ferry passenger terminal.

London Cruise Terminal — Tilbury

The London Cruise Terminal at Tilbury is conveniently located for passengers travelling between their cruise ship and London, particularly those staying in Central London before or after their cruise.

London Airport Transfer provides pre-booked transfers between Tilbury and London hotels, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend Airport, railway stations and addresses throughout the UK.

Meet & Greet — Tilbury Cruise Terminal

When arriving at Tilbury, your driver will meet you at the designated passenger collection area outside the cruise terminal, holding a name board displaying the passenger’s name.

After you have collected your luggage and completed the disembarkation process, your driver will assist you with your bags and accompany you to the vehicle.

Please provide your cruise ship name and scheduled arrival time when making your booking so that we can arrange your collection accordingly.

For passengers joining a cruise at Tilbury, we provide a direct door-to-terminal transfer, allowing you to arrive comfortably with your luggage ready for check-in.

Meet & Greet at UK cruise ports

Our cruise port collection service is designed to make the onward journey as straightforward as possible after you leave your ship.

When making your reservation, please provide your cruise ship name, port and scheduled arrival time. Your driver will be allocated according to your booking details and will meet you at the designated passenger collection area outside the cruise terminal, holding a name board displaying the passenger’s name.

Your driver will assist with your luggage and accompany you to the vehicle, so there is no need to search for a taxi or arrange transport after disembarking.

Because cruise ship disembarkation times can vary, we recommend providing an appropriate pickup time based on the disembarkation arrangements supplied by your cruise line.

For ferry arrivals, meeting arrangements can vary depending on the port, ferry operator and whether you are travelling as a foot passenger. Your booking confirmation will provide the relevant meeting instructions for your journey.

Transfers between cruise ports & London airports

We regularly provide direct transfers between UK cruise and ferry ports and London’s major airports, including:

  • Heathrow
  • Gatwick
  • Stansted
  • Luton
  • London City
  • Southend

This is particularly convenient for international cruise passengers who need to travel directly between their ship and an airport without changing trains or handling luggage on public transport.

We can also collect you from a London hotel or airport before your cruise and take you directly to the appropriate passenger terminal.

Vehicles for cruise passengers & luggage

Cruise passengers often travel with several large suitcases, so choosing a vehicle with sufficient luggage capacity is particularly important.

Our fleet includes Saloon cars, Estate cars, 5-Seater MPVs, 6-Seater MPVs and our largest 8-Seater Vans, allowing us to accommodate individual passengers, couples, families and larger groups.

For passengers who prefer an enhanced level of comfort, our Executive Class fleet includes premium Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class cars, Range Rover Executive SUVs and spacious Mercedes-Benz V-Class Executive MPVs.

When booking, please tell us the number of passengers and amount of luggage you will be travelling with so that the appropriate vehicle can be selected for your transfer.

Start or finish your cruise in comfort

Whether you are travelling from Heathrow to Southampton, Dover to Central London, London to Portsmouth, Stansted to Harwich, Tilbury to a London hotel, or arranging another UK cruise or ferry port journey, London Airport Transfer provides a pre-booked door-to-door service planned around your travel arrangements.

From collection to your final destination, our aim is to make the land-based part of your cruise or ferry journey comfortable, straightforward and dependable.

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