Arriving at Southampton Central by train with cruise luggage? The cruise terminals are 1 to 2 miles away, and with cases a walk or bus is hard work. Southside Travel meets you at the station and drives you straight to your ship, or collects you from the ship and drops you at the station for your train home.

Taxi from Southampton train station to the cruise terminal

Mayflower is the closest terminal to Central station, just over a mile away. Ocean, City, Horizon and QEII are around 2 miles. The drive is usually 5 to 15 minutes, though traffic around the docks is heavy on turnaround mornings. Book a pickup time that matches your train and we will be waiting.

• Mayflower Cruise Terminal, Dock Gate 10
• City Cruise Terminal and Horizon Cruise Terminal, Western Docks
• Ocean Cruise Terminal and QEII Cruise Terminal, Eastern Docks

Taxi from Southampton cruise terminal to the train station

Disembarkation day is busy and taxi queues at the terminals can be long. Pre-book and your driver is waiting at the terminal pickup area to take you to Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway or straight home if you would rather skip the train.

Other journeys from Southampton Central

We also meet trains for hotel transfers, business meetings, Southampton Airport, the Red Funnel ferry terminal, Winchester and Paultons Park.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Southampton Central from the cruise terminals?

Just over a mile to Mayflower and around 2 miles to the others.

What if my train is late?

Message us on WhatsApp and we adjust the pickup.

How do I know which terminal my ship uses?

It is on your cruise documents. Ships can change terminal, so check again a few days before sailing.

Book your station taxi

Get an instant fixed price on our online booking page, call 02380 017 327 or WhatsApp 07310 115803. Coming by air or coach instead? See Southampton Airport and coach station to cruise terminal.