langleyfld Posted March 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thinking of booking a cruise from Southampton, UK to Iceland & Norway. We'd be flying from east coast (VA area). What airport is closest to Southampton cruise port? How to get from whatever airport to cruise port? Any suggestions on accomodations or attractions near port? Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted March 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thinking of booking a cruise from Southampton, UK to Iceland & Norway. We'd be flying from east coast (VA area).What airport is closest to Southampton cruise port? How to get from whatever airport to cruise port? Any suggestions on accomodations or attractions near port? Thanks in advance!! All the info you need has been asked and answered many times on the Britain forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisenOne Posted March 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thinking of booking a cruise from Southampton, UK to Iceland & Norway. We'd be flying from east coast (VA area).What airport is closest to Southampton cruise port? How to get from whatever airport to cruise port? Any suggestions on accomodations or attractions near port? Thanks in advance!! Gatwick is South of London; so closest to Southampton. Heathrow is West of London. There are many Transportation Companies that you can Google. Cruise Lines charge about $60.00 pp for a Transfer. Private transportation would be about the same. Advantage: You would not have to sit around waiting for the Bus to be full. Can not suggest accomodations/attractions. Have a great Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted March 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2017 What airport is closest to Southampton cruise port?Southampton airport, naturally. But this may not be the question you were intending to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted March 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Southampton airport, naturally. But this may not be the question you were intending to ask. From IAD, fly KLM into AMS, then continue on KL into SOU. Or Lufthansa via MUC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted March 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Easiest is to fly UA from IAD to LHR. You can take a National Express bus to Southampton or best way do a private car ( there are many good companies). Would avoid any connecting flights as to avoid losing your luggage. Edited March 5, 2017 by PaulMCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langleyfld Posted March 5, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Thank you guys for taking the time to give me options about flights:-) Driving to IAD is an option, we live 2 1/2 hrs from there ; though RIC is only 30 mins. away. It all seems feasible now, thanks!! Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted March 5, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 5, 2017 If you fly into London and want to use a private car service to get to Southampton, here's one: https://www.totallydriven.co.uk/ I've only used them once but was happy with them. I'm sure there are plenty of others. For what it's worth, for this type of thing I always prefer private transfers with a car service, as opposed to waiting for a whole bus or shuttle van to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langleyfld Posted March 5, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very true, we used a private service for a cruise out of Civitavacchia. Thank you for the link! I make a spreadsheet of ideas I receive. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted March 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Very true, we used a private service for a cruise out of Civitavacchia. Thank you for the link! I make a spreadsheet of ideas I receive. Speaking of Civitavecchia, when in Italy I've used Driver in Rome several times for transfers, and friends have also used them for tour guide services. Have always been happy with them, too. http://driverinrome.com/ (Just adding this in case someone else is reading and is interested in car services in Italy instead of England!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceba Posted March 7, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Fly into Heathrow and pre-arrange a transfer to Southampton cruise port with International Friends. They will take you to Stonehenge on the way. There are probably many companies that will do the same thing. For us, it was a great transfer for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langleyfld Posted March 7, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I will definitely check into that :-) Thanks to all for the great tips, I take notes!! Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted March 7, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I will definitely check into that :-)Thanks to all for the great tips, I take notes!! Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app We use Smiths for Airports for transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler67 Posted March 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Most practical option is taking direct train from Gatwick to Southampton. Unlike much of the advise you might receive on this site, we actually did the transfer as above indicated last Fall. Two hour direct train to within a six pound taxi from station to cruise dock. Edited March 14, 2017 by Traveler67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted March 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If Southern Rail isn't on strike ... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbgd Posted March 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If Southern Rail isn't on strike ... Plenty of non-Southern Rail options to get from Gatwick to Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I frequently use National Express bus. Good service. and cabs as necessary. I've stayed at the Jury Inn a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted March 26, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 26, 2017 We use Smiths for Airports for transfers. As we have, many times. Very reliable with nice cars and smart, polite drivers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberTag Posted March 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 28, 2017 We flew into Heathrow and took National Express bus to Southampton. As for hotel, we stayed at the Premier Inn, which is within walking distance to the pier. Some people recommended a taxi since the sidewalks are cobblestone, but we didn't have a problem walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langleyfld Posted October 21, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Fly into Heathrow and pre-arrange a transfer to Southampton cruise port with International Friends. They will take you to Stonehenge on the way. There are probably many companies that will do the same thing. For us, it was a great transfer for a reasonable price. Update...took your advice and booked with International Friends to Southampton via Stonehenge!! Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted November 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I used National express to get from HR to Southampton which was a breeze and the National train back to London which was also very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted December 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 13, 2017 We use Smiths for Airports for transfers. As do we and have done many times. The most recent being on Dec 4th. Excellent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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