The route
About 220 miles by road, usually 4 h to 5 h. Drivers normally use the A34, M40 and M6.
The M6 is the part that varies. The form prices the exact addresses, not a fixed fare.
North · Southampton cruise terminals
Manchester to Southampton transfer
Manchester is a long drive from Southampton. Passengers book it when the ship and the flight, or the family home, are on the same day and the luggage will not fit a train.
About this route
Manchester to Southampton by private car
Pickup in Manchester
Any address in the area, for example:
- Manchester Piccadilly
- City hotels
- Homes across Greater Manchester
Drop-off at the ship
Choose the terminal on your ticket. The driver drops you there. Set the pickup time from the journey time plus the boarding time.
FAQ
Manchester to Southampton: questions and answers
How much is a transfer for Manchester to Southampton?
The price depends on the cruise terminal and the exact address in Manchester. Enter both in the form and the fare is worked out before you send the booking. It is for the whole car. Dover cruise transfers to Gatwick are on dovertogatwicktaxi.com, and Dover to Heathrow is on rideconnectuk.com.
How long does Manchester to Southampton take by car?
The road journey is about 220 miles and usually takes 4 h to 5 h, mostly on the A34, M40 and M6. A ship day can add time at the terminal gate.
What time should we leave for the ship?
Take the journey time of 4 h to 5 h, add the boarding time on your ticket, and a margin for the terminal gate. Set that as the pickup time.
Which Southampton terminals are covered?
Mayflower, Horizon, City, Ocean and QEII. They are not all in the same dock, so choose the terminal on the ticket rather than the cruise line's usual berth.
We have cruise luggage. Is a saloon enough?
Choose the number of large bags in the form. An MPV has more room. For a bigger group, call or WhatsApp dispatch and we will price it with you.
How can I pay?
Cash to the driver, bank transfer, or card online when the route has a price. You choose in the second step.
Can I book the return to the ship?
Yes. Tick "Add the return journey", or use the Southampton to Manchester page.
Across England
More Southampton routes
Other places with their own Southampton cruise transfer page.
AirportsSouthampton to HeathrowSouthampton cruise terminal to Heathrow, or from Heathrow to the ship.About 70 miles · 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 minGet a fare
AirportsSouthampton to GatwickSouthampton cruise terminal to Gatwick North or South, or the other way to the ship.About 100 miles · 1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 minGet a fare
LondonSouthampton to LondonFrom the Southampton cruise terminal to a London hotel or home, and back to the ship.About 80 miles · 1 h 40 min to 2 h 30 minGet a fare
InlandSouthampton to OxfordSouthampton cruise terminal to Oxford, or from Oxford to the ship.About 80 miles · 1 h 30 min to 2 hGet a fare
WestSouthampton to BathA private car between the Southampton cruise terminals and Bath.About 70 miles · 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 minGet a fare
WestSouthampton to BristolSouthampton cruise terminal to Bristol, or from Bristol to the ship.About 75 miles · 1 h 20 min to 2 hGet a fare
Booking for a group or an unusual address?
Call or message dispatch and we will price it with you.