Heathrow to Southampton taxi.
£115 fixed. Same driver, every trip.
Fare by terminal
Southampton fares — every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Off-peak | Friday 5pm | Fare |
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| T2 The Queen's Terminal | 66.6 mi | 1h 20m | 1h 21m | £125 |
| T3 Terminal 3 | 66.3 mi | 1h 17m | 1h 18m | £120 |
| T4 Terminal 4 | 64.4 mi | 1h 17m | 1h 17m | £120 |
| T5 Terminal 5 | 62.5 mi | 1h 13m | 1h 13m | £115 |
Fares are per estate car — up to 4 people and 2 large suitcases included. Price is the final price. No extras for traffic, no airport charges added on the day, no card fees. Heathrow drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are all included. Peak surcharge (Friday 16:00–19:00, Sunday evening, public holidays) adds 15%, rounded to the nearest £5.
The route
Heathrow to Southampton — what we drive.
Primary route from T5
M3
- Distance
- 62.5 mi
- Off-peak time
- 1h 13m
- Friday 5pm
- 1h 13m
- Motorways used
- M25, M3, M23, M20, A33, A27, A35
Local context
Southampton is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately 80 miles (130 km) southwest of London, 20 miles (32 km) west of Portsmouth, and 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Salisbury. Southampton had a population of 253,651 at the 2011 census, making it one of the most populous cities in southern England..
Local drop-offs in Southampton include Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre, hotels in the city centre, and any residential or business address you give us.
Traffic patterns we drive through
The actual road, not the schedule.
M3 J14 + M27 J3 + A33 is the standard Southampton city route, 75 mi. For cruise terminals, M27 J3 + Western Docks Road bypasses the city entirely. Cruise day Saturday/Sunday A33 + Eastern Docks slows from 09:00 — leave Heathrow 90 minutes earlier than seems necessary.
Named drop-off points
Where we drop you at the address.
Hospitals, universities, business parks, stations and city-centre hotels we frequently drop at. Any other address inside the town is covered at the same fixed fare.
| Hospital | Southampton General Hospital | Southampton University Hospital, Tremona Rd, Southampton |
| Hospital | Royal South Hants Hospital | Brintons Terrace, Southampton |
| University | University of Southampton Highfield Campus | University Rd, Southampton |
| University | Southampton Solent University | Parking lot, E Park Terrace, Southampton |
| Business park | Centurion Park | Centurion Business Park, Southampton |
| Business park | City Industrial Park | City Industrial Park, Southern Rd, Southampton |
| Hotel | Premier Inn Southampton West Quay hotel | Harbour Parade, Southampton |
| Hotel | voco Southampton by IHG | Herbert Walker Ave, Southampton |
| Hotel | Premier Inn Southampton City Centre hotel | 6 New Rd, Southampton |
| Station | Southampton Central | Central Station Bridge, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton |
| Station | Southampton Central Railway Station | Blechynden Terrace, Southampton |
Who travels this route
Heathrow to Southampton — our typical passenger.
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Cruise embarkation
Southampton Cruise Terminals — Mayflower Terminal (P&O), Ocean Terminal (Cunard, Princess), QEII Terminal (most cruise lines), City Terminal
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University
University of Southampton (Highfield campus), Solent University
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Corporate + shipping heritage
Carnival UK (Cunard + P&O HQ), Ordnance Survey HQ, Lloyd's Register
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Sports + events
St Mary's Stadium (Southampton FC), Ageas Bowl (Hampshire CCC)
Seasonal timing
When Southampton peaks.
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May to October
Cruise season peak (Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe departures)
Saturday + Sunday morning cruise turnaround days are busiest — book 4 weeks ahead
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Late September
Southampton + Solent University freshers
Highfield campus access via A33 north of city
If you're comparing options
The coach alternative honestly.
National Express coach
National Express
- Price
- £20-32
- Door-to-door time
- 2h scheduled, 2h 30m – 3h door-to-door
- Frequency
- every 60-90 min
- Last departure
- ~22:00
- Drop-off
- Southampton Coach Station — 15 min walk to cruise terminals
- Limitation vs taxi
- Drops at coach station only; awkward with cruise luggage; no direct cruise terminal service
For the in-depth comparison see our Heathrow to Southampton — taxi vs coach guide. Or visit the operator directly at www.nationalexpress.com.
How pickup works
Call us when you've landed, we come round.
We don't wait inside the terminal with a name board. You give us your flight number, we monitor the inbound flight, and we wait nearby. Once you've cleared customs and have your luggage, send a text or call — we drive round to the short-stay car park and meet you there. Usually 5 minutes from your call.
T2
The Queen's Terminal
Star Alliance carriers — United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines
T3
Terminal 3
Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American, Emirates, Qantas
T4
Terminal 4
SkyTeam carriers — KLM, Air France, Etihad, Qatar Airways
T5
Terminal 5
British Airways and Iberia exclusively
Free wait time: 60 minutes from your scheduled pickup. After that it's £15 per additional hour, billed only if you ask us to stay.
Common questions
Heathrow to Southampton — FAQ.
How long does it take from Heathrow to Southampton?
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How long does it take from Heathrow to Southampton?
+1 hour 13 minutes off-peak from Terminal 5, via the M25 → M3 → M23 → M20 → A33 → A27 → A35. On a Friday afternoon expect closer to 1 hour 13 minutes due to M25 traffic.
How much does a Heathrow to Southampton taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Southampton taxi cost?
+From £115 for an estate car (up to 4 people, 2 large suitcases) off-peak. That's the final price — Heathrow drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are all included. Peak periods (Friday late afternoon, Sunday evening, public holidays) add 15%. No meter, no traffic surcharge, no card fees.
Do you cover all four Heathrow terminals?
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Do you cover all four Heathrow terminals?
+Yes — T2, T3, T4 and T5. The pickup procedure is the same at each: call or text us once you've cleared customs, we drive round to the short-stay car park and collect you. No name-board meet & greet inside the terminal.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
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What happens if my flight is delayed?
+We track your flight number, so we know when you've actually landed and adjust the pickup time accordingly. You're never charged extra for an airline delay. Free wait time is 60 minutes from your scheduled pickup.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Southampton.
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