AIRPORT CONNECTION
Cruise port ↔ Heathrow Airport
Connect your Heathrow flight with your confirmed cruise terminal.
UK Cruise Port Transfers
Private transfers to Southampton, Dover and Portsmouth from London airports, hotels and addresses across the UK.
- Fixed fares
- 24/7 service
- TfL licensed
We are a fully licensed private hire operator authorised by Transport for London (TfL), operating in full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Our Private Hire Operator licence number is 12026, issued by Transport for London.
Britline Transfers
Private UK cruise port transfers
Britline Transfers is a Transport for London (TfL) licensed private hire operator, providing comfortable, pre-booked cruise port transfers at fixed prices.
Travel to or from Southampton, Dover and Portsmouth cruise ports, with connections to all London airports, Central London, hotels and any UK address. Choose a vehicle suited to your group and luggage, and share your ship name, terminal and travel date when booking.
Three cruise ports
Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth.
Fixed prices
Fare confirmed when booking.
Direct transfers
Airports, hotels and homes.
Up to 8 passengers
Vehicles for groups and luggage.
A smooth cruise port pickup
From disembarking with your luggage to meeting your driver.
Collect your luggage
Disembark, collect all your bags and complete any arrival formalities before heading to the pickup area.
Follow the port’s directions
Follow cruise and port staff instructions to the designated private hire or passenger pickup zone.
See the meeting points for UK cruise ports
Tell your driver you’re ready
Contact your driver only once your luggage is with you and you have reached the designated pickup zone.
Collect your luggage
Disembark, collect all your bags and complete any arrival formalities before heading to the pickup area.
Follow the port’s directions
Follow cruise and port staff instructions to the designated private hire or passenger pickup zone.
See the meeting points for UK cruise ports
Tell your driver you’re ready
Contact your driver only once your luggage is with you and you have reached the designated pickup zone.
Popular cruise port connections
Pre-book travel between any of our three cruise ports and your airport, hotel or home.
AIRPORT CONNECTION
Cruise port ↔ Gatwick Airport
Private transfers between either Gatwick terminal and your cruise port.
AIRPORT CONNECTION
Cruise port ↔ Stansted Airport
Travel directly between Stansted and Southampton, Dover or Portsmouth.
AIRPORT CONNECTION
Cruise port ↔ Luton Airport
Book a private airport-to-port journey with space for your luggage.
AIRPORT CONNECTION
Cruise port ↔ London City Airport
Continue between London City Airport and your chosen cruise port.
CITY TRANSFER
Cruise port ↔ Central London
Travel to or from your London hotel, home or business address.
PRE-CRUISE STAY
Cruise port ↔ Southampton hotels
Arrange a hotel pickup timed around your cruise check-in slot.
NATIONWIDE TRANSFER
Cruise port ↔ UK hotels & homes
Request a direct transfer between your UK address and the port.
Our vehicles
Our Fleet
From executive sedans to spacious minibuses.
Sedan
Perfect for business travellers seeking comfort and professionalism.
Comfortable seating for up to 3 passengers
Quiet and smooth ride
Professional driver
Air conditioning
Phone charging available
Estate
Ideal for travellers with extra luggage.
Extra luggage space
Comfortable seating for up to 3 passengers
Ideal for airport transfers
Air conditioning
Smooth and quiet ride
Professional drivers
Phone charging available
Executive
Premium vehicles offering the high level of comfort and style.
Premium leather interior
Professional chauffeur service
Extra legroom and comfort
Complimentary bottled water
Phone charging ports
Free wi-fi access
Climate control
Upgrade to Executive MPV for additional space and comfort
Luxury
Premium vehicles offering the highest level of comfort and style.
Highest vehicle class
Premium leather interior
Professional chauffeur service
Extra legroom and comfort
Complimentary bottled water
Phone charging ports
Climate control
Free wi-fi access
MPV/Van
Spacious vehicles perfect for families and groups.
Seats up to 8 passengers
Large luggage capacity
Ideal for group airport transfers
Comfortable seating
Air conditioning
Child seats available upon request
Free wi-fi access
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Reni Findrina
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Cruise terminals & pickup points
Check your cruise documents for the correct port and terminal. Follow the port staff’s directions on the day.
Southampton – Five cruise terminals
We provide pickups and drop-offs at all five main Southampton cruise terminals. Confirm your ship’s assigned terminal before travelling.
- City Cruise Terminal
- Horizon Cruise Terminal
- Mayflower Cruise Terminal
- Ocean Cruise Terminal
- Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Cruise Terminal
Dover – Cruise Terminals 1 & 2
We serve both Dover cruise terminals in the Western Docks. Use the cruise terminal on your booking, rather than following signs to the ferry terminals.
- Dover Cruise Terminal 1
- Dover Cruise Terminal 2
Portsmouth – International Port
Pre-book travel to or from Portsmouth International Port. After collecting your bags, follow port staff instructions to the designated passenger or private hire pickup zone.
- Portsmouth International Port
Important pickup instructions
Contact your driver and confirm that you are ready for collection only when you have collected all your luggage and reached the designated pickup zone.
Extended waiting may not be permitted in port pickup areas. If your vehicle arrives too early, port staff may require the driver to leave and re-enter, which could delay collection.
Keep your phone switched on and stay in contact with your driver. Let us know if your ship, terminal, disembarkation time or onward travel plans change.
Need help finding your driver? Call +442038863004 or contact us on WhatsApp.
Places to visit before or after your cruise
Extend your stay with a separately arranged transfer to a city, historic site or coastal destination.
Windsor Castle
Explore Windsor’s historic royal residence before or after your cruise.
Stonehenge
Visit the prehistoric stone circle on Salisbury Plain.
Bath
Discover Roman history and Georgian architecture in Bath.
Canterbury
Explore the cathedral and historic streets on a stay in Kent.
Portsmouth waterfront
Discover the waterfront and Spinnaker Tower during a stay in Portsmouth.
Central London
Add a London hotel stay and explore the capital’s landmarks.
Cruise port transfers FAQ
Which cruise ports and terminals do you cover?
We cover Southampton’s City, Horizon, Mayflower, Ocean and Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) cruise terminals; Dover Cruise Terminals 1 and 2; and Portsmouth International Port.
When should I tell my driver I am ready?
Only once you have collected all your luggage, completed arrival formalities and reached the designated pickup zone. Follow cruise and port staff directions and then contact your driver.
Can the driver wait in the pickup area while I disembark?
Extended waiting may not be permitted. Port staff may ask a driver who arrives too early to leave and re-enter. Keep in contact and confirm you are at the pickup point with your luggage before requesting collection.
Can I book an airport-to-cruise-port transfer?
Yes. We offer private connections between all London airports and Southampton, Dover or Portsmouth. Provide your flight and cruise details, and allow time for immigration, baggage collection, road traffic and the cruise line’s boarding deadline.
What vehicle should I choose for cruise luggage?
Choose from Sedans, Estates, Executive, Luxury and MPV/Van options for groups of up to 8 passengers. Check that the selected vehicle can carry both your party and all suitcases; contact us if you are unsure.
What information do you need when I book?
Please provide your port, ship name, cruise terminal if known, date, agreed pickup time, destination, passenger numbers and luggage. Tell us about any flight connection and keep us updated if the terminal or schedule changes.
Are cruise transfers fixed-price?
Yes. Your price is confirmed when booking for the agreed journey and vehicle. Ask us about additional stops or changes in advance. Waiting-time terms are set out in your booking confirmation.
Book your cruise port transfer with Britline
Reliable, fixed-price private transfers between your cruise terminal, London airports, Central London and destinations across the UK.