Seaport transfers from Tunbridge Wells: Southampton and Dover
Pre-booked taxis and minibuses from your door in Tunbridge Wells to the Southampton cruise terminals and the Port of Dover. The price is fixed before you travel, and we plan the vehicle around your luggage.
Southampton or Dover: what to expect
Southampton cruise terminals
About 90–105 miles from Tunbridge Wells, usually around two hours by road and longer at busy times. We go to all five cruise terminals:
- Ocean and QEII, Eastern Docks, through Dock Gate 4
- City and Horizon, Western Docks, through Dock Gate 10
- Mayflower, Western Docks, through Dock Gate 20
Your cruise line gives you an arrival time at the terminal. We plan the pickup so you reach the terminal drop-off area at that time. Bags are dropped outside the terminal before you go in to check in.
Port of Dover
About 55 miles from Tunbridge Wells, usually around 1 hour 10 minutes via the M20.
- Cruise Terminals 1 and 2, Western Docks
- Ferry terminal, Eastern Docks
There are no waiting areas in the port, so we time the journey to your check-in rather than getting you there hours early. If you are sailing as a foot passenger, check your ferry company’s check-in time: P&O Ferries currently closes foot-passenger check-in 90 minutes before sailing.
How we plan your port transfer
A cruise or ferry has a fixed departure, so we plan the journey back from your check-in time and build in time for traffic on the M25, M3 or M20.
- Tell us the sailing. The ship or ferry, the terminal and your arrival or check-in time.
- Tell us the luggage. Passengers and the number of large cases. Cruise luggage often needs a bigger vehicle than the passenger count suggests.
- We fix the price. We agree the fare, the pickup time and the vehicle before you travel.
- Book the return. Give us the date your ship comes back and we agree the collection time and meeting point with you when you book.
Which vehicle for a port transfer?
Standard or executive car
Up to 4 passengers. Tell us how many large cases you have, as a long cruise often means more luggage than a car boot takes.
6 or 8-seater
Families and small groups, or a couple with a lot of luggage who want the extra space.
13 or 16-seat minibus
Groups travelling together, with a driver. These need 24 hours’ notice and are paid in advance.
Not sure which fits? Compare our vehicles, or tell us your passengers and bags and we will suggest one.
How much is a taxi to Southampton or Dover?
Every port transfer is priced individually, because the fare depends on your pickup address, the time of travel, the vehicle and your luggage. Once we agree the price, it is fixed.
Call 01892 888888, message us on WhatsApp or send a quote request with your sailing details, and we will give you a fixed price.
Seaport transfer questions
Do you take passengers from Tunbridge Wells to Southampton cruise terminals?
How long does it take to get from Tunbridge Wells to Southampton?
Can you take us to Dover for a cruise or a ferry?
Can you collect us when our cruise comes back?
How much is a taxi from Tunbridge Wells to Southampton or Dover?
Do you have vehicles for a lot of luggage?
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Ready to book your port transfer?
Fixed fare, room for your luggage and a local driver, 24/7.
