Cruise Port Transfers by Coach & Minibus

Joining or leaving a cruise with a group? London Travel iN provides private coaches and minibuses with professional drivers to and from the Southampton, Dover and Tilbury cruise terminals, for groups of 8 to 85 passengers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We collect your group from your London hotel, from Heathrow or Gatwick arrivals, or from anywhere in London and the South East, and take you straight to the terminal with all your luggage. At the end of your cruise, we meet you at the terminal and take you on to your hotel or your flight home.

Cruise terminals we cover

• Southampton: Ocean, Mayflower, City, QEII and Horizon cruise terminals

• Dover: Dover Cruise Terminal 1 and 2

• Tilbury: London International Cruise Terminal

Why book a private cruise transfer

• One vehicle for the whole group, with room for cruise luggage

• No train changes or taxi queues with suitcases

• Pick-up planned around your embarkation time or flight

• Fly-cruise connections from Heathrow and Gatwick

• A clear quote agreed before you travel

• Available 24/7, including early-morning disembarkation days

Typical cruise transfer journey times

• Central London to Southampton: around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

• Heathrow to Southampton: around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

• Gatwick to Southampton: around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes

• Central London to Dover: around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

• Gatwick to Dover: around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours

• Central London to Tilbury: around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

Journey times depend on traffic and the time of day. We plan every cruise transfer with a sensible buffer so your group reaches the terminal in good time for check-in.

Flying in? See our Heathrow airport transfers and Gatwick airport transfers pages.

Our vehicles

• 8 seater MPV (Mercedes Viano / V-Class) for small groups and executive transfers

• 16 seater luxury minibus with reclining seats, air conditioning and room for around 20 standard bags

• 29 and 33 seat midi coaches for school trips, clubs and corporate groups

• Full-size coaches for larger groups, up to an 85 seat double decker

Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available on request.

Who we drive

• Cruise lines and tour operators moving guests between ships, hotels and airports

• Travel agents and group organisers

• Families and friends travelling together

• Clubs, societies and corporate groups

How booking works

• Send your details: cruise date, ship, terminal, pick-up point, number of passengers and luggage

• Get your quote: we recommend the right vehicle and send you a clear price

• Travel: your professional driver collects your group and takes you to the terminal

Cruise transfers – FAQs

Which cruise ports do you cover?
We run group transfers to and from the Southampton cruise terminals, Dover Cruise Terminal and the London International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury, from anywhere in London and the South East.

Can you collect us from the airport and take us straight to the ship?
Yes. We meet your group at Heathrow or Gatwick arrivals and drive you directly to your cruise terminal, and we can collect you from the ship at the end of your cruise for your flight home.

How long does it take to get from London to Southampton?
Usually around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes from central London, depending on traffic. From Heathrow it is around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

How long does it take to get from London to Dover or Tilbury?
Dover is usually around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes from central London, and Tilbury around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.

Is there room for all our luggage?
Yes. We match the vehicle to your group and your luggage, so cruise suitcases travel with you in the same vehicle.

How do I get a quote?
Use our free quote form or call us 24/7 on 07733 448902 with your cruise date, ship, terminal, pick-up point and number of passengers, and we will send you a clear quote.