The route
About 140 miles by road, usually 2 h 30 min to 3 h 15 min. Drivers normally use the A34 and M40.
Allow extra time on a ship departure day. The terminal gate can queue.
Midlands · Southampton cruise terminals
Southampton to Birmingham transfer
Birmingham is a motorway run north from Southampton. Groups with cruise luggage usually prefer one car to a train change in London.
About this route
Southampton to Birmingham by private car
Drop-off in Birmingham
Any address in the area, for example:
- Birmingham New Street
- City-centre hotels
- The NEC, if that is the address
Meeting you at the ship
Choose the Southampton terminal on your boarding pass and add the ship name. The driver meets you at that terminal after you leave the ship.
FAQ
Southampton to Birmingham: questions and answers
How much is a transfer for Southampton to Birmingham?
The price depends on the cruise terminal and the exact address in Birmingham. 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 Southampton to Birmingham take by car?
The road journey is about 140 miles and usually takes 2 h 30 min to 3 h 15 min, mostly on the A34 and M40. A ship day can add time at the terminal gate.
Where does the driver meet us after the ship?
At the cruise terminal on your boarding pass. Add the ship name and the terminal. Allow time after the published arrival for immigration and luggage before the pickup.
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 Birmingham back to Southampton?
Yes. Tick "Add the return journey", or use the Birmingham to Southampton 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.