We confirm a fixed price by phone rather than publish a flat figure — call 01580 459049 with your sailing date and ship name, and we'll agree your fare before you book.
Five, as of 2026 — Ocean and QEII in the Eastern Docks, and City, Horizon and Mayflower in the Western Docks. Tell us your ship name when you book and we'll confirm the right one.
Not if you're already in Kent — we're Hawkhurst-based, so your journey is shorter and more direct than routing through a London operator first.
Southampton is approximately 90–100 miles from Hawkhurst, typically taken via the A229 north to the M25, then the M3 south and the M27 into the port — generally fast-moving motorway driving, with a journey time of around 100–120 minutes off-peak.
Southampton is the UK's largest cruise port, and as of 2026 has five cruise terminals: Ocean and Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) in the Eastern Docks, and City, Horizon and Mayflower in the Western Docks — each reached via its own dock gate. Simply saying "Southampton" isn't enough; the terminal and gate matter, and Associated British Ports can change gate allocations at short notice. Tell us your ship name when you book and we'll confirm the correct terminal ahead of your journey. Cruise passengers typically travel with significant luggage, so a saloon isn't always the right fit — let us know your passenger and case count and we'll send an estate or people carrier where it's needed.
The problem: Southampton's five terminals and separate dock gates mean simply naming the city isn't enough — arrive at the wrong gate with cruise-sized luggage and you've got a real problem on embarkation day.
How we help:
At Southampton, pre-booked taxis typically use a separate lane from the public taxi rank rather than joining the queue. Once you've collected your luggage and are outside the terminal, call us to confirm exactly where you're standing, and we'll come straight to you.
Southampton has five cruise terminals as of 2026 — Ocean and Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) in the Eastern Docks, and City, Horizon and Mayflower in the Western Docks — each reached via a different dock gate. Tell us your ship name when you book and we'll confirm the correct terminal and gate, since Associated British Ports can change gate allocations at short notice.
Uber may operate within Southampton city itself, but it doesn't serve Hawkhurst, so it isn't an option for getting there. A pre-booked local operator collecting you from your own address is the practical alternative for this route.
Not for a Kent-based passenger. We're based in Hawkhurst, not London, so your journey to Southampton is shorter and more direct than routing via a London-based operator — no detour through the capital first.
Cruise passengers often book their transfer months ahead, alongside the cruise itself, and we're happy to take bookings well in advance. Call or WhatsApp us with your sailing date and ship name as soon as you know them.
Yes. Tell us your return date and time when you book your outbound journey, or call us nearer the time, and we'll have a car ready to bring you back to Hawkhurst.
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