Gloucester To Southampton Port

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Gloucester To Southampton Seaport Without Gloucester Station Or The Coach Station

John Dix Travel runs private Gloucester to Southampton Port transfers from your door to the terminal. One vehicle, one driver and no changes, timed around your check-in rather than a timetable.

Every other travel option comes with a catch. Trains depart from Gloucester Station and usually need a change, with Great Western Railway covering only part of the train journey. It takes 2 hours 24 minutes at best, and the cruise terminals are located 1.5 to 2 miles from Southampton Central station.

Coaches average 4 hours 51 minutes and leave you at the coach station looking for a bus stop. Public transport stretches travel times, and one missed connection on sailing day means the ship leaves without you.

Driving yourself means a driving distance of about 99 miles via the M5 and A34, around 2 to 2.5 hours on a normal travel day, then a week of port parking to pay for.

To book in advance, reserve a seat or find out more details, call 01452 88 66 33, email info@johndixtravel.co.uk or visit the booking form on this website.

Gloucester to Southampton Seaport

Allow us to make your journey as easy as possible with transfers to Southampton port.

Seaport Transfers Gloucester

Seaport Transfer Options

  • Gloucester to Southampton Port

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  • Gloucester to Plymouth Port

  • Gloucester to Bristol Port

  • Gloucester to Liverpool Port

What our customers say

Gloucester To Southampton Central Station, The City Centre And The Cruise Terminals

Not every trip to Southampton finishes at the dockside.

Some passengers need dropping at Southampton Central for an onward train. Others have a hotel booked in the city centre the night before sailing, a student moving into Southampton University, or dinner planned at Ocean Village before they board.

Public transport makes every one of those stops harder. Another ticket, another timetable, another walk with extra luggage. Fly-cruise passengers have it worst, landing at a Heathrow airport terminal or Stansted Airport and then facing a long haul down to the coast.

We plan the route around you. Tell us the pick-up, any stops on the way and the drop-off, whether that is the port, your accommodation or the central station. For airport legs we use flight tracking, so a late landing never leaves you stranded, and we time every run so your transport hub arrival lands well before check-in closes.

Families, cruise groups and corporate parties all get the same thing: professional drivers, a fixed price and a direct run between Gloucester and Southampton.

View Our Range of Coaches & Minibuses in Gloucester

16 Seat Minibuses

Gets a family or a small cruise party to the terminal together, with room for every case and checked bag.

49 Seat Coaches

Moves a full group and a fortnight of luggage in one trip, with reclining seats and air conditioning for the run south.

Double Decker Coaches

Carries the biggest cruise parties without splitting anyone across two vehicles or two departure times.

Executive Mini Buses

Starts the holiday the moment you sit down, with a comfortable ride from your driveway to the port gates.

Why Choose John Dix Travel?

Public coach services such as National Express suit plenty of solo travellers, and the usual advice is to book early, pre book online and pick an off-peak travel date to save money. Train tickets work the same way, so it pays to check train times and ticket options on a journey planner before you buy. For one person travelling light, these are often the most affordable options.

Groups and cruise passengers often need something different. Scheduled coaches and trains run set routes, so the final stop is usually the coach station or Southampton Central rather than the port itself. Luggage allowances, including hand luggage limits, vary by operator, as do onboard extras such as free wi fi, power outlets, onboard toilets and extra legroom, so check with the operator before you book. A private taxi is another option, although larger groups may need more than one car.

A private transfer with John Dix Travel keeps the day stress free. You choose the journey start time and pick-up point, we confirm fixed fares before you travel, and the cost can be shared across everyone on board.

We are a family owned Gloucester company, fully licensed and insured, with DBS checked drivers and vehicles inspected by our staff every day.

Book Your Port Transfer Between Gloucester And Southampton Today

Southampton Port is where plenty of UK holidays begin. Whether you are boarding a cruise, carrying on to London or Portsmouth, or collecting family off a ship, the booking works the same way. We pick up across our area, from Gloucester Docks and the city centre to the towns around it, and pre-booking is recommended to lock in your date.

For bookings, competitive prices, or to reserve your transfer, call 01452 88 66 33, email info@johndixtravel.co.uk or contact us via the contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions On The Cheapest Way To Southampton Port

Not usually. Trains depart from Gloucester Station and most services need a transfer. The fastest trip takes about 2 hours 24 minutes, and Southampton Central station is still 1.5 to 2 miles from the main cruise terminals.

The distance is about 99 miles via the M5 and A34 or the M4 and A34. Expect around 1 hour 51 minutes in clear conditions and 2 to 2.5 hours with traffic. We add buffer time to every pick-up so check-in is never a rush.

Buses run about 11 times a day. The fastest takes around 4 hours, the average coach journey is 4 hours 51 minutes, and some services take up to 6.5 hours. From Southampton Coach Station you still need a local taxi or bus connection to reach the terminals.

For one person travelling light, a £13 bus ticket is hard to beat. For a group, one fixed fare on a single vehicle often works out better than a stack of individual tickets plus a taxi at the far end, especially with a solo taxi costing about £165.

Yes. Suitcases, checked bags, hand luggage and extra luggage all travel with the group. Tell us what you are packing when you book and we match the vehicle to it.

Our Service Areas

  • Gloucester

  • Cheltenham

  • Stroud

  • Tewkesbury

  • Dursley

  • Cirencester

  • Bourton on the Water

  • Evesham

Clients we have worked with