wowzz Posted January 10, 2017 #51 Share Posted January 10, 2017 If my ship docks at 5:30 AM in south hampton and I get early disembarkation, would it be reasonable to think that I could be at the National Coach bus station in south Hampton for 6:50 AM for the bus departure?? Thanks for all the help so far... [emoji173][emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Docking and disembarking are totally different things. I think it would be highly unlikely that any passengers will be allowed to disembark earlier than 7:30. Sent from my SM-T700 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted January 10, 2017 #52 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Docking and disembarking are totally different things. I think it would be highly unlikely that any passengers will be allowed to disembark earlier than 7:30. Sent from my SM-T700 using Forums mobile app Thank you. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sddsddean Posted January 11, 2017 #53 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Agreed. I think self disembark starts about 0630, but still far too tight to get a 0650 coach. Go for the next one. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob++ Posted January 11, 2017 #54 Share Posted January 11, 2017 If my ship docks at 5:30 AM in south hampton and I get early disembarkation, would it be reasonable to think that I could be at the National Coach bus station in south Hampton for 6:50 AM for the bus departure?? Thanks for all the help so far... It's Southampton. If you search anywhere for South Hampton, you will get an entirely different place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted January 11, 2017 #55 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's Southampton. If you search anywhere for South Hampton, you will get an entirely different place. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted January 11, 2017 #56 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just to confirm other posters, unassisted disembarkation is usually around 7am. Sometimes a little earlier, but not early enough for a 6.50am bus. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted January 11, 2017 #57 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just to confirm other posters, unassisted disembarkation is usually around 7am. Sometimes a little earlier, but not early enough for a 6.50am bus. JB :) Thank you I appreciate the response and confirmation. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted March 13, 2017 #58 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Does anyone know if there is cabs/taxis that will be at the Southampton cruiseport that would be able to travel to Gatwick airport that would be reasonably priced?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted March 13, 2017 #59 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Does anyone know if there is cabs/taxis that will be at the Southampton cruiseport that would be able to travel to Gatwick airport that would be reasonably priced?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Metered taxis lined up on spec at the port will be horrendously expensive for that length of journey, though for journeys out of Southampton city limits they can negotiate. But much better to pre-book a private transfer. Try www.smithsforairports.com or www.aquacars.co.uk or www.westquaycars.com All three are based at the Southampton end, all three (esp Smiths) are frequiently used by CC members. I guess somewhere under £100 for a sedan. Journey time around 2 hours on weekdays, less at weekends. For any more detail, come back here with your date, ship, number in party, and flight time JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted March 13, 2017 #60 Share Posted March 13, 2017 The train is only 8-15 pounds and we find it much more comfortable than a bus.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted March 14, 2017 #61 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Another vote for Smiths for airports. Very competitive prices and reliable service :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted March 14, 2017 #62 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks very much for the replies! I disembark on Sunday... And the timing of my flight... Leaves me only to do a private transfer to the airport. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted March 14, 2017 #63 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks very much for the replies! I disembark on Sunday... And the timing of my flight... Leaves me only to do a private transfer to the airport. Sent from my iPhone using Forums .............then perhaps it's a good thing that it's a sunday. Traffic will be light. :) JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursemommy7578 Posted March 14, 2017 #64 Share Posted March 14, 2017 we have booked Smiths. We have arranged for pickup at Gatwick, stop at Stonehenge and then drop off in Southampton. Excellent customer service so far and very reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted March 14, 2017 #65 Share Posted March 14, 2017 we have booked Smiths. We have arranged for pickup at Gatwick, stop at Stonehenge and then drop off in Southampton. Excellent customer service so far and very reasonably priced. Thank you very much! I need the exact opposite minus the stonehenge! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josumello Posted April 10, 2017 #66 Share Posted April 10, 2017 We have booked with Smiths from Gatwick to Southampton. Very pleased with their customer service so far. A question for John Bull. Is it customary to tip the driver?? We certainly want to observe the local customs!! Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob++ Posted April 10, 2017 #67 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Tips are a discretionary thing. If the driver is pleasant and helpful, a five pound note would be appropriate. If not then nothing. Unlike in many countries, these drivers do not depend on tips, but of course, they do appreciate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted April 10, 2017 #68 Share Posted April 10, 2017 We have booked with Smiths from Gatwick to Southampton. Very pleased with their customer service so far. A question for John Bull. Is it customary to tip the driver?? We certainly want to observe the local customs!! Thank you. Our rate from Southampton to Heathrow was 74 pound. We rounded it to 80. We also used Simply airports from Heathrow to Central London. Quote was 37 - gave 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob++ Posted April 10, 2017 #69 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Our rate from Southampton to Heathrow was 74 pound. We rounded it to 80.We also used Simply airports from Heathrow to Central London. Quote was 37 - gave 40. Sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted April 10, 2017 #70 Share Posted April 10, 2017 We have booked with Smiths from Gatwick to Southampton. Very pleased with their customer service so far. A question for John Bull. Is it customary to tip the driver?? We certainly want to observe the local customs!! Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, it's usual - but it's not the big deal that it is in the States, nor is it at the same level. And you won't be chased down the road if you don't tip at all. For good service - Five pounds if you can say, "Here you go, old chap, here's a fiver for your trouble. Toodle-pip".in an impeccably English accent. Or ten pounds if the best you can manage is "thanks, buddy, here's a ten-spot, have a nice day" in a southern drawl. :D Poor service means no tip, whatever your accent. JB :) ps. The transfer fare from Gatwick will be higher than the figures quoted on this thread from Heathrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted April 10, 2017 #71 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I've reached out through email to Smith's twice now, and there has been no response back? Is this normal or should I be concerned? Perhaps its too early to inquire the trip is in October. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted April 10, 2017 #72 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I've reached out through email to Smith's twice now, and there has been no response back? Is this normal or should I be concerned? Perhaps its too early to inquire the trip is in October. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Their responses are normally excellent. Very occasionally their computer doesn't like in-coming e-mail addresses / server / whatever, and I'm almost certain that your e-mails haven't reached them or have automatically gone into their spam file, hence no response.. Do you have another e-mail address that you can send from? Or even another computer? No, it's certainly not too early to book for October. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josumello Posted April 10, 2017 #73 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Yes, it's usual - but it's not the big deal that it is in the States, nor is it at the same level. And you won't be chased down the road if you don't tip at all. For good service - Five pounds if you can say, "Here you go, old chap, here's a fiver for your trouble. Toodle-pip".in an impeccably English accent. Or ten pounds if the best you can manage is "thanks, buddy, here's a ten-spot, have a nice day" in a southern drawl. :D Poor service means no tip, whatever your accent. JB :) ps. The transfer fare from Gatwick will be higher than the figures quoted on this thread from Heathrow Thanks John Bull!! Our quote from Gatwick to Southampton Holiday Inn was £78 plus £7 for parking. We will add a tip!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted April 11, 2017 #74 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I've reached out through email to Smith's twice now, and there has been no response back? Is this normal or should I be concerned? Perhaps its too early to inquire the trip is in October. Thanks in advance. Try again. Or give them a call :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesouth Posted April 11, 2017 #75 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Woah.... I got a response! They said they won't take reservations that far in advance until the end of the month.... Thanks for all the comments! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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