Anthem - Southampton - what time off the ship maximum

[Marga.Anders]

Hi,

 

We are ending a cruise in Southampton with Anthem in September. We are trying to figure out what train times to book to London. 

We are not in a hurry so wondering: what time CAN you get off the ship and what time do you have to be off?  We carry our own luggage so that is not an issue. Is it okay to stay part of the morning?

Also, does anybody now what the transfer time to the trainstation is?

[little britain]

Every one off by 9am 

 

Train station is a 12 minute walk pulling luggage.  Or a quick cab ride. 

[cublet]

Hello,

 

There used to be a 'Stay a while' option that for a small(ish) amount of money you could stay on-board and use the public facilities and Windjammer until mid afternoon. This option was to be found in the Cruise Planner.

 

If you are going by train please check with the station what platform your train will use and just as important whether the lift to that platform is working. I didn't, it wasn't and all the steps nearly killed me.

 

Regards,

 

Cublet

 

 

[MommaBear55]

We easily caught a 9:45 train, could have gotten the one around 9. We took a cab, it was raining and it's uphill.

[ATG]

2 hours ago, MommaBear55 said:

We easily caught a 9:45 train, could have gotten the one around 9. We took a cab, it was raining and it's uphill.

How long is the train ride?  Does it go directly to the airport?

[little britain]

7 hours ago, ATG said:

How long is the train ride?  Does it go directly to the airport?

Which airport ? 
Southampton airport -yes

Gatwick airport - yes

Heathrow airport - no 

Edited February 9, 2023 by little britain

[MommaBear55]

21 hours ago, ATG said:

How long is the train ride?  Does it go directly to the airport?

We were going into London, but Heathrow transfers in London. From Southampton to Heathrow is at least one and often two transfers. There is a National Express bus that goes directly to Heathrow, takes less than 2 hours and costs $23 usd

[hancock]

Do consider the bus.  They will insist you put on your seat belt.  The earlier you book, the cheaper the seat.

[SbbquilterUT]

3 hours ago, MommaBear55 said:

We were going into London, but Heathrow transfers in London. From Southampton to Heathrow is at least one and often two transfers. There is a National Express bus that goes directly to Heathrow, takes less than 2 hours and costs $23 usd

Where do we find the bus in Southampton ?

[FionaMG]

4 hours ago, SbbquilterUT said:

Where do we find the bus in Southampton ?

At Southampton bus station. It's even closer to the port than the train station. If you're heading to Heathrow, the National Express bus is way better than the train. No changes and no schlepping of luggage. Make sure you book for the correct terminal as there are 2 or 3 stops at Heathrow.

[SbbquilterUT]

9 hours ago, FionaMG said:

At Southampton bus station. It's even closer to the port than the train station. If you're heading to Heathrow, the National Express bus is way better than the train. No changes and no schlepping of luggage. Make sure you book for the correct terminal as there are 2 or 3 stops at Heathrow.

Thanks - I will make reservations