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Heathrow to Southampton port by private carorPiccadilly, Jubilee and DLR to London City Airport?
The short answer
For one traveler the Piccadilly, Jubilee and DLR to London City Airport is cheaper by £167.10. That does not change up to 8 travelers.
The Piccadilly, Jubilee and DLR to London City Airport is quicker: 1 h 12 against 1 h 30.
Heathrow to Southampton port by private car: Runs all night. Piccadilly, Jubilee and DLR to London City Airport: 05:10–23:33.
Priced against each other
Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Heathrow to Southampton port by private car is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
Travelers
Heathrow to Southampton port by private car
Piccadilly, Jubilee and DLR to London City Airport
Difference
1
about £173
£5.90
£167.10
2
about £173
£11.80
£161.20
3
about £173
£17.70
£155.30
4
about £173
£23.60
£149.40
5
about £205
£29.50
£175.50
6
about £205
£35.40
£169.60
7
about £205
£41.30
£163.70
8
about £410
£47.20
£362.80
Side by side
Where each one leaves you
transfer · KiwitaxiHeathrow to Southampton port by private car
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
The cruise terminal at Southampton docks
Runs
All night
Journey
90 min
Book at least 16 hours ahead; nearer the day a car is offered only when one is free.
Piccadilly→Jubilee→DLR · Transport for LondonPiccadilly, Jubilee and DLR to London City Airport
From
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Underground station, or Terminal 4 or 5; changing at Green Park and Canning Town
To
London City Airport DLR station, beside the terminal
Luggage
No stated limit, but these are Tube trains and the Piccadilly line has no racks.
Runs
05:10–23:33
Journey
72–76 min
Three trains and two changes, at Green Park and at Canning Town, on a ride of about an hour and a quarter. With luggage the Elizabeth line is easier but dearer: £15.50.
From Terminal 5 the Piccadilly line starts a stop earlier; Terminal 4 has its own branch, and not every train serves it.
Tap in at the Underground station and tap out at London City, or you may be charged a maximum fare.
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