NIRobin Posted August 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Does anyone have any recommendations for taxis from Heathrow to Southampton the day before a cruise - staying in hotel overnight in Southampton so there aren't any issues with flight There seems to be so many it would be great to get a recommendation Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadabout60 Posted August 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Might be better to ask this on one of the US threads e.g. Celebrity as a lot of Americans and Canadians fly into Heathrow and pick up taxis to Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangford Posted August 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2017 We're flying into Heathrow from Belfast the day before our cruise too. We're taking the bus to Reading and then the train to Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted August 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Try National Express - I use them quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRobin Posted August 19, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I am assuming the taxi is around £100 By the time we pay for busses and trains for the 3 of us we might as well pay the wee bit extra - no ? Flying in from Belfast too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangford Posted August 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I had a look there at the transport on the Heathrow website and used Friday next week and the cheapest price was £92 odds so it does work out better for you right enough. We didn't fancy going by road so we're taking the 'scenic route (I hope) and letting the train take the strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangford Posted August 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2017 My husband used to have this man collect him in taxi from Heathrow to Newbury/Bracknell area. You could ask him for a quote. Ken ( he can't remember his surname) 07958 559277. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRobin Posted August 20, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I had a look there at the transport on the Heathrow website and used Friday next week and the cheapest price was £92 odds so it does work out better for you right enough. We didn't fancy going by road so we're taking the 'scenic route (I hope) and letting the train take the strain. Thanks Great to hear another Belfast cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangford Posted August 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2017 23 years since my 1st and only cruise to date - but 3 weeks today we'll be somewhere in open water heading towards Norway. Hope you have a great time when you finally get aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHProud Posted August 20, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Try National Express - I use them quite a bit. Yes ! We landed at Heathrow and took the National Express bus to Southampton. It is very convenient. There is a National Express bus desk at the terminal. We had made reservations on-line and opted to take an earlier bus after taking to representative . There are taxis at the bus depot to take you to your hotel in Southampton. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted August 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Does anyone have any recommendations for taxis from Heathrow to Southampton the day before a cruise - staying in hotel overnight in Southampton so there aren't any issues with flight There seems to be so many it would be great to get a recommendation Thank you We did exactly the same (i.e stay in a Southampton hotel the night before) on a recent (2 months ago now) cruise, but parked at Heathrow T5 as we were flying back there. We used this company : http://www.smithsairportcars.co.uk/ They were very good, I would certainly use them again. It was £67 + £7 for them to park at T5 to collect us. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted August 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2017 We did exactly the same (i.e stay in a Southampton hotel the night before) on a recent (2 months ago now) cruise, but parked at Heathrow T5 as we were flying back there. We used this company : http://www.smithsairportcars.co.uk/ They were very good, I would certainly use them again. It was £67 + £7 for them to park at T5 to collect us. Hope this helps. Smithsairportcars are regularly recommended on the US cruise line forums for Southampton transfers. That seems a very reasonable price. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted August 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Smithsairportcars are regularly recommended on the US cruise line forums for Southampton transfers. That seems a very reasonable price. The train would be £70 for 2. And then you still have to get from the station to your hotel. A flexible coach is £50 for 2 and again, you then need to get to your hotel. So for me, the taxi was by far the best option since it was straight to the hotel and someone helped with the cases as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob++ Posted August 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Train is really a non-starter as there is no direct service. The two options are to use the regular coach service or a private-hire car. Coach is the cheapest option and they run directly from LHR to Southampton, with the coach station in Southampton being within walking distance (or a cheap taxi ride) from most of the popular hotels. Coaches are big and comfortable and the driver will put the luggage in a space under the floor. http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx Private-hire is more expensive but more convenient: Smiths, Aquacars and West Quay cars are all based on the South coast and come well recommended. http://www.smithsairportcars.co.uk/ https://www.aquacars.co.uk/ http://westquaycars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRobin Posted August 28, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks for all the suggestions Really appreciate all your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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