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3 ways to Southampton cruise port

For London generally we recommend the Piccadilly line; for Southampton cruise port the answer changes.

Recommended

The lowest listed price, sold from £17.40. The Heathrow to Southampton port by private car is 10 minutes quicker for up to £155.60 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

National Express 032 coach to Southampton

032 · National Express
85–120 min rideEvery 90 min09:00–00:20
Heathrow Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3Southampton Coach Station
Pre-book
from £17.40total for 1 adultfrom £17.40 eachBuy ticketOn National Express
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Heathrow Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3, or outside Terminal 5 (stops 11 to 15)

From £17.40 one way, limited availability, including a £1.50 booking fee. Later bookings cost more.

Luggage. One large suitcase (or two medium) and one soft bag per person.

Hours. Friday to Sunday, from Heathrow Central Bus Station; Terminal 5 is 15 minutes later. Monday to Thursday the first leaves at 09:30 and the last at 23:20. Nothing runs overnight.

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RailAir RA2 and South Western Railway to Southampton

RA2SWR · RailAir and South Western Railway
100–125 min rideEvery 60 min04:50–22:20
Terminal 3 (Stands 7/8)Southampton Central
1 changeLuggage space
£48.30total for 1 adult£48.30 eachBuy ticketOn RailAir and South Western Railway
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Terminal 3 (Stands 7/8), Terminal 2 (Stands 11/12) or Terminal 5, on the RailAir RA2 coach

One ticket for both legs: the £48.30 Anytime Day Single, valid only via Woking and RA2. Advance Singles start at £29.90 on selected trains.

Luggage. The RA2 coach takes 2 bags of up to 30 kg and hand luggage per person; extra bags are £5 each. The train has racks.

Hours. Weekdays, from Terminal 3; the RA2 coach runs half-hourly and the train from Woking hourly. Nothing connects between 22:20 and 04:50.

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Heathrow to Southampton port by private car

Driver meets you in arrivals
90 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardThe cruise terminal at Southampton docks
Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book
€202total for 1 adult€202 each · about £173 in allBook transferPartner link · through Kiwitaxi
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

Charged in euros: €202 for the sedan, €239 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 15 September 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

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National Express coach 032 takes 1 hour 25 to 1 hour 50, from £17.40, to Southampton Coach Station; a free bus runs from there to Central. City and Horizon terminals are a mile from Central, Mayflower 25 to 30 minutes on foot, Ocean two miles: take a taxi from the ranks at the station. A pre-booked car to the terminal is €202 for up to four, charged in euros.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Heathrow into London

Your destination

Straight there.

The docks where P&O, Cunard, Princess, Royal Caribbean and other lines start cruises, 100 km from Heathrow.

London Heathrow
Follow the signs
Heathrow Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3
National Express 032 coach to Southampton · 85–120 min
Southampton cruise port

National Express 032 coach to Southampton serves Southampton cruise port. N9 night bus does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the National Express 032 coach to Southampton runs 09:00–00:20, and the RailAir RA2 and South Western Railway to Southampton runs 04:50–22:20. Outside those hours, the Heathrow to Southampton port by private car is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Southampton cruise port

01

Find the stop

Heathrow Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3. Follow the signs from arrivals.

02

Choose National Express 032 coach to Southampton

Booked ahead, so confirm the pickup point.

03

Arrive at Southampton cruise port

85–120 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the N9 night bus stop at Southampton cruise port?

No. It runs to Green Park in 79 minutes.

Does the Piccadilly line stop at Southampton cruise port?

No. It runs to Every Zone 1 station without a change.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the National Express 032 coach to Southampton runs 09:00–00:20, and the RailAir RA2 and South Western Railway to Southampton runs 04:50–22:20. Outside those hours, the Heathrow to Southampton port by private car is what remains.

Is Southampton cruise port in London?

The docks where P&O, Cunard, Princess, Royal Caribbean and other lines start cruises, 100 km from Heathrow.

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