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Southampton to Heathrow Taxi: Fixed Fares from the City and Cruise Port
A fixed-price Southampton to Heathrow taxi from your home, hotel or cruise terminal. Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge is in the fare.
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Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
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An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
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Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
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Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
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Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
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An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
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Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
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Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
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Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman AA Southampton to Heathrow taxi with Fastlane costs £134 in a saloon, fixed when you book. It is the same price both ways and from all five cruise terminals.
Southampton to Heathrow Taxi Fares by Vehicle
Pick your vehicle and the price is set. It doesn't matter whether you start in the city or at the docks. The Southampton to Heathrow taxi cost on your quote is the full price.
Southampton to Heathrow taxi fares, each way
| Vehicle | To Heathrow | From Heathrow |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | £134 | £134 |
| Business Class | £144 | £144 |
| MPV 6 | £154 | £154 |
| MPV 8 | £206 | £206 |
These fares cover Southampton city addresses and all five cruise terminals. Our taxis from Southampton to Heathrow run 24 hours a day. Starting in a nearby town? Type it into the booking form for a fixed quote. Our airport taxi fare calculator also prices Hampshire addresses.
Included in every Southampton fare
| Included | How it works |
|---|---|
| Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge | We pay it, so you never see it |
| Heathrow car park fee on the way back | Also paid by us |
| Early starts and late landings | Same price at any hour |
| Bank holidays and weekends | No extra charge |
| Paying by card | No surcharge |
| A comfort stop | Up to 10 minutes, on request |
Want to compare Heathrow fares from other towns? See our Heathrow taxi prices page.
Choose Your Vehicle for Cruise Luggage
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Two weeks at sea means big cases. An airport taxi from Southampton to Heathrow needs room for all of them. Count the suitcases first, then the people.
Matching your group to a vehicle
| Travelling as | Choose | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| A couple with cruise cases | Saloon | 2 large suitcases and 2 small bags |
| A couple wanting extra comfort | Business Class | 2 large suitcases and 2 pieces of hand luggage |
| 5 people | MPV 6 | 3 large suitcases and 2 small bags |
| 6 people travelling light | MPV 6 | 2 large suitcases |
| 6 with full cases, or up to 8 people | MPV 8 | 8 large suitcases and 8 small bags |
Two couples sharing after a cruise? Four people with four big cases need the MPV 8. The class you book is guaranteed, so the right car turns up.
Southampton Cruise Terminal to Heathrow
Southampton has five cruise terminals, split across two docks. Each one has its own dock gate.
Southampton cruise terminals and their gates
| Terminal | Dock | Gate for vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| QEII Cruise Terminal | Eastern Docks | Dock Gate 4 |
| Ocean Cruise Terminal | Eastern Docks | Dock Gate 4 |
| City Cruise Terminal | Western Docks | Dock Gate 10 |
| Horizon Cruise Terminal | Western Docks | Dock Gate 10 |
| Mayflower Cruise Terminal | Western Docks | Dock Gate 20 |
Source: ABP's Southampton cruise page (checked 25 October 2026).
When you book, add your ship's terminal as the pickup address. Your driver contacts you on the day to arrange exactly where to meet.
Pick a time that leaves room to leave the ship and collect your cases. Your fare includes 10 minutes of free waiting from that booked pickup time.
Every terminal costs the same £134 in a saloon. So a taxi from Southampton cruise terminal to Heathrow is priced before you sail.
Flying in to join a ship? The reverse trip is just as simple. Book a taxi from Heathrow to Southampton cruise terminal, and we track your flight.
Southampton to Heathrow Journey Time and Route
The drive runs north up the M3, then onto the M25 for Heathrow. Uber's route page puts the distance at 65 miles. Every Southampton taxi to Heathrow we run takes this route.
Southampton to Heathrow by road
| Detail | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton to Heathrow distance | 65 miles | Uber route page |
| Average drive | 82 minutes | Uber route page, updated December 2024 |
| Exit for Terminals 2 and 3 | M25 junction 15, then M4 junction 4 | Heathrow |
| Exit for Terminals 4 and 5 | M25 junction 14 | Heathrow |
| Pickup time in rush hour | About 5 hours before your flight departs | Fastlane |
| Pickup time at quieter times | About 4 and a half hours before your flight | Fastlane |
Sources: Uber's Southampton to Heathrow page and Heathrow's driving page. Both checked 25 October 2026.
Why so much time for an 82-minute drive? The M25 near Heathrow is often slow. Check-in and security take the rest.
Need to stretch your legs? Ask your driver for a comfort stop of up to 10 minutes. There's no charge.
Taxi to Heathrow from Southampton: Dropping You at Your Terminal
Your driver pulls up at departures for your terminal. Heathrow charges £7 every time a car enters a terminal drop-off area, and that is already in your fare.
Source: Heathrow terminal drop-off charge (checked 10 October 2026).
Heathrow terminals from Southampton
| Terminal | Charge | Step-by-step guide |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 | £7, included | Heathrow Terminal 2 taxi |
| Terminal 3 | £7, included | Heathrow Terminal 3 taxi |
| Terminal 4 | £7, included | Heathrow Terminal 4 taxi |
| Terminal 5 | £7, included | Heathrow Terminal 5 taxi |
Add your terminal when you book. Not sure which one? Your airline's booking confirmation tells you.
Dropping someone off in your own car? Our Heathrow drop-off charge guide explains how to pay.
Heathrow to Southampton Taxi: Where Your Driver Meets You
Coming home, or heading to your ship? A taxi from Heathrow to Southampton costs the same as the trip up. Book your taxi, Heathrow to Southampton, before you fly out. Pre-booked cars aren't allowed to wait at the terminal kerb. Your driver waits nearby, then meets you in the car park next to your terminal.
How your Heathrow pickup works
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| You're in the air | Your driver tracks your flight from Heathrow's Authorised Vehicle Area |
| You land at T2, T3 or T5 | Meet your driver in Terminal Parking |
| You land at T4 | Meet at Park & Ride Zone A or the Priority Pick-Up area |
| Your flight runs late | Your pickup time moves too, at no cost |
| Waiting | 45 minutes free after landing, then £20 an hour, pro rata |
| Meet and greet | £20. Your driver holds a name board in arrivals |
Meeting points come from Heathrow's passenger pick-up page (checked 10 October 2026).
Meet and greet suits fly-cruise passengers with a ship to catch. Your driver finds you, then walks you and your cases to the car. Taxis from Heathrow to Southampton run day and night, so a dawn landing is fine. Your Heathrow taxi to Southampton is already waiting.
For every terminal's pickup spot, see our Heathrow drop-off and pick-up points guide.
Taxi, Uber, Coach or Train from Southampton to Heathrow?
There are four practical ways to make this trip. Here's how each one charges.
Southampton to Heathrow options compared
| Option | Price | Door to door? | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fastlane taxi | £134 saloon, fixed | Yes | Same fare from every cruise terminal |
| Uber | £124 average | Yes | Uber says prices "vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests" |
| National Express coach | From £17.40 | No | Up to 14 a day. Fastest 1 hour 40 minutes to Heathrow Central |
| Train and RailAir coach | Rail fare plus coach | No | Train to Woking, then RailAir to Terminals 2, 3 and 5 |
Sources: Uber's Southampton to Heathrow page, National Express Southampton to Heathrow and RailAir. All checked 25 October 2026.
Uber's average is lower than our saloon fare. But it's an average, and the price on the day depends on demand. Southampton to Heathrow taxis with us are fixed when you book.
The Southampton to Heathrow coach is the cheapest seat for one traveller. Its first coach leaves at 2:05am, per National Express.
The Southampton to Heathrow train involves a change at Woking with your cases. RailAir says Woking to Terminal 5 takes under 40 minutes.
For a couple or family with cruise luggage, one taxi is usually the simplest Southampton to Heathrow transfer.
More Heathrow Journeys
Southampton is one of many places we link to Heathrow at a fixed fare. Our Heathrow taxi page covers every terminal.
- Southampton to Gatwick taxi: flying from Gatwick instead, from £145.
- Reading to Heathrow taxi: from £68, on the M4 side.
- Bristol to Heathrow taxi: from £188, both ways.
- Portsmouth to Heathrow taxi: for the ferry port and the city.
Children with you? Seats are free for children from birth to 12 years. Our guide to child car seats in taxis explains which seat fits which age.
Southampton to Heathrow Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Southampton to Heathrow?
£134 in a saloon with us, fixed when you book. Business Class costs £144, the MPV 6 £154 and the MPV 8 £206. Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge is included.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Southampton cruise terminal?
The same £134 for a saloon, to any of the five cruise terminals. Every vehicle costs the same in both directions.
How far is Heathrow from Southampton?
About 65 miles by road, according to Uber's route page. Most of it is on the M3 and the M25.
How long does a taxi from Southampton to Heathrow take?
Uber's route page gives an average of 82 minutes. Traffic on the M25 near Heathrow can add time.
What time should my taxi pick me up?
About 5 hours before your flight departs in rush hour. At quieter times, about 4 and a half hours is enough.
How much is an Uber from Southampton to Heathrow?
Uber's route page shows an average of £124, updated December 2024. It says prices vary with time of day and demand.
Is there a coach from Southampton to Heathrow?
Yes. National Express runs up to 14 coaches a day, from £17.40 one way. The fastest takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
How does a pickup from the cruise terminal work?
Add your cruise terminal as the pickup address when you book. Your driver contacts you on the day to arrange where to meet. You get 10 minutes of free waiting from your booked time.
What happens if my flight into Heathrow is delayed?
Nothing extra to pay. Your driver tracks your flight and moves the pickup time. Your 45 free minutes start when you actually land.
Can I cancel my Southampton to Heathrow taxi?
Yes. Cancelling is free up to 3 hours before your pickup time.
One fixed fare, Southampton to Heathrow and back, 24 hours a day.
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