Private Car from Gatwick Airport to Southampton





Hampshire

London Gatwick to Southampton: door-to-door car

Southampton is the UK's great cruise port: the Titanic sailed from here, and today ships leave for the Mediterranean, northern Europe and New York from several terminals along its docks. With a Zonetransfers booking, your chauffeur stands in the hall you reach after customs for the journey to Southampton with a closed fare from €195.

60 minWait at no cost
€195For the car
145 kmRoad distance
1 h 40 minOn the road

How far is Southampton from Gatwick?

The drive from LGW to Southampton covers about 145 km, which takes 1 h 40 min in normal traffic. Zonetransfers charges from €195 for the vehicle and up to four travellers, with no meter running.

LGW to Southampton private transfer vehicle
Part of the price
  • Kids' seats at no charge
  • Same price around the clock
  • Tax and road costs
  • One hour's wait after touchdown
  • Live tracking of your arrival

Gatwick to Southampton for your cruise

Many European flights land at Gatwick, which is also the gateway for fly-cruise passengers heading to Southampton. The car drives along the M3 and M27 and stops at your ship's luggage handover.

Fly-cruise from Gatwick
  • Drop-off at your ship's terminal
  • Timed to boarding
  • Minivans for cruise luggage
Minivan from Gatwick to Southampton for groups with luggage

Ideas for your free time

Ocean Village walk

Marina with restaurants.

New Forest outing

Villages and woods before boarding.

Winchester

Cathedral city 20 minutes away.

Want to tour without parking? Our cars with driver wait at each stop.

Gatwick North or South: where we meet you

Gatwick has two terminals, North and South. Your flight number tells us which one you land at, and the chauffeur waits in its arrivals hall with your name.

North Terminal

If your flight is allocated to North, that is where the chauffeur stands.

South Terminal

The terminal beside Gatwick station, with its own arrivals hall.

Shuttle between them

The two terminals are a short free shuttle ride apart, but we meet you where you land.

Up to 60 minutes of waiting are included from touchdown.

On arrival

The voucher lists a number staffed day and night; +34 654 381 547 also works on WhatsApp.

Gatwick meet and greet, Southampton route

Each cruise line has its own terminal

Practical note

There are four cruise terminals and each ship uses its own on the day. Give us the ship name and boarding time and we drop you at the luggage handover of the right terminal.

Getting to your door in Southampton

Ocean Terminal and Horizon Terminal

Eastern Docks terminals: drop-off at the luggage handover.

Mayflower Terminal and City Cruise Terminal

Western Docks terminals, close to the centre.

Centre and West Quay

Hotels by the shopping centre and the medieval walls.

Southampton events and peak times

April to October

Peak cruise season: several ships board the same day.

September

Southampton International Boat Show.

Hotels in Southampton

Night before the cruise

Harbour Hotel & Spa

Ship-shaped hotel on the marina.

Ocean Village · 5-star

Close to the terminals

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Glass building facing the Western Docks.

West Quay Road · 4-star

Budget

West Quay hotels

By the shopping centre and the medieval wall.

Southampton centre · City hotels

The road to Southampton

The transfer heads west on the M25, the M3 and the M27 to Southampton. In about 1 h 40 min the driver drops you at your ship's cruise terminal or your hotel in the centre.

From your terminal

M23 and M25.

Hampshire

M3 south-west.

M27

Towards Southampton.

Arrival

Your cruise terminal or hotel.

Highlights

Landmark

SeaCity Museum

The Titanic and its crew.

Landmark

Medieval walls

One of the best-preserved stretches in England.

Visit

Tudor House and Garden

15th-century merchant's house.

Visit

New Forest

National park with free-roaming ponies 20 minutes away.

From Southampton to Gatwick: pick-up time

Have the car collect you in Southampton 3 h 45 min ahead of a short-haul flight and 4 h 45 min if you are flying intercontinental.

Southampton – Gatwick return by private car

Give us your return flight and we drop you at the right terminal.

Cancel a car or minivan up to 48 hours ahead and you pay nothing. Booking terms.

Questions and answers

How much is a transfer from Gatwick to Southampton cruise port?

From €195 per vehicle for up to four people; minivans for groups with lots of luggage.

Do you have seats for small children?

Yes, at no cost. Give us each child's age and the seats are fitted before you arrive.

Does the price change with the number of passengers?

Not up to four people: the car has one price. Bigger parties move to a minivan, priced as a vehicle too.

Will I lose the transfer if I land late?

No. We keep tracking and adjust; only delays of more than 90 minutes need a quick confirmation.

What time should I leave Gatwick to board in Southampton?

Allow 1 h 40 min of driving plus your cruise line's luggage margin; give us the boarding time and we set the pick-up.

Zonetransfers private car: Gatwick – Southampton

Enter arrival details, people and luggage and the booking form shows the final fare.

Reviewed October 2026.

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I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.
(09/23/2026) David Miller
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(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.
(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.
(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.
(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.
(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.
(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.
(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.
(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.
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