Bob++ Posted April 14, 2014 #26 Share Posted April 14, 2014 No chance by public transport. By taxi it's 85 miles - say two hours tops. That means that you would have to be leaving Southampton at 7am latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted April 14, 2014 #27 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Need to be at Gatwick South Terminal for a flight leaving at 11amWhat chance of disembarking off Celebrity Eclipes and catching the train to Gatwick on time. It will be a Saturday. Oh my, that's cutting it really tight . Forget airports' recommendations about arriving 3 hours ahead of flight time cos even Lewis Hamilton ain't gonna manage that. Latest check-in will be on your airline's website, probably 60 minute ahead of your flight time but you could do with 90 minutes for check-in, security etc. The 07.13 train would theoretically get you there at 09.07, just under 2 hours ahead of flight time, but I doubt you'd be off the ship in time to catch it. The 07.33 isn't direct but gets you there at 09.37. A risk of not making the train, then a further risk it won't get you there in time to check-in. Cheap at £14.90 and £8 respectively per person, but I'd rate the prospects of it working out as no better than 75/25. http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/ Your saving grace is that it's a Saturday, when traffic should be mainly light, allowing you to go from ship to airport by pre-booked car. The 88 miles should take little more than 90 minutes. But you'll need early unassisted disembarkation (haul your own bags from the cabin), that's usually around 7am, and a pre-booked car on the quayside for 07.00 to 07.15. That should get you to the airport about 08.45, giving you leeway of up to 90 minutes for delays. Try http://www.smithsfoirairports.com or http://www.westquaycars.com who are both based at the Southampton end & frequently used by CC members if your flight ticketing allows it, a later flight would be better. Or a lazy day in Southampton or near Gatwick & same flight next day. The cost of a hotel would be balanced out by the difference in train/private transfer costs. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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