Southampton to Heathrow

[NickH]

We did a transatlantic a few years ago, and will be travelling from New York on 19th August. We need to collect our car at Heathrow. I asked Cunard about booking this arrangement and was told that whilst onboard I would be able to book a coach transfer, as anyone else done this and what were the charges?

 

Thanks,

 

Nick

[bluemarble]

We did a transatlantic a few years ago, and will be travelling from New York on 19th August. We need to collect our car at Heathrow. I asked Cunard about booking this arrangement and was told that whilst onboard I would be able to book a coach transfer, as anyone else done this and what were the charges?

 

Thanks,

 

Nick

 

Nick,

 

The Cunard coach transfer to Heathrow is $40.00 per person if booked in advance. But since your departure is only a few days away, you many not have the option to pre-book that transfer anymore. That's probably why the Cunard representative advised you to book the transfer whilst onboard. It typically costs somewhat more to book transfers onboard, but unfortunately I do not have that onboard price available for you.

 

Regards,

John.

Edited August 16, 2015 by bluemarble

[kendon]

We paid the $40 in advance also, but even if it's a bit more I can't imagine doing the transfer on our own with baggage! See the shore ex desk as soon as you can to make arrangements. Enjoy your trip.

[NickH]

Thanks for the quick replies. That's strange as I rang Cunard a few weeks ago, but no real problem, I'll just book when on board. Could do with being off early really as I have appointments in the afternoon. Are there different departure times..?

[electra2008]

Thanks for the quick replies. That's strange as I rang Cunard a few weeks ago, but no real problem, I'll just book when on board. Could do with being off early really as I have appointments in the afternoon. Are there different departure times..?

Book a car service online I and many others have used Smiths for cars and they will most likely know what suits.

Be aware that 2400 people disembarking causes big line ups at the pickup area.

I have found that is the only bottle neck

[Canuker]

Well, $40 each doesn't seem too harsh a price, if it's still available to you. And it's door to door, so to speak (depending on which air terminal you want).

I checked National Express, the local bus company, and they want GBP40 (about US$63 for two people on their service to LHR (on the day you arrive in Southampton, August 27). If you add the 5 minute taxi from the cruise terminal to the coach station, the savings over Cunard's offered service is only going to be about $10, hardly worth the hassle, especially with baggage.

 

By the way, the road travel time should be, assuming forgiving traffic, about 2 to 2.5 hours. By road is certainly the quickest way to get from the dock to the airport, too.