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In short
A taxi from Guildford to Southampton Cruise Terminal covers 56 miles and typically takes 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 40 min, leaving Guildford on the A3 and joining M25 Junction 10.
We have been driving Guildford passengers to Southampton Cruise Terminal for over thirty years. The run is 56 miles, 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 40 min in typical traffic, and every booking is quoted as a fixed price — no meter, no surge, no adjustment if the roads are slow.
The journey
Your driver arrives at your address, or at a local landmark if that is easier — Guildford station, the University of Surrey and Royal Surrey County Hospital are all regular pickup points in Guildford.
We leave Guildford on the A3. The A3 through Guildford backs up around the Dennis roundabout in the morning peak, which is why early airport runs leave before 06:30 where possible.
The route joins M25 Junction 10 for the run to Southampton cruise terminals, 56 miles in total.
Southampton Cruise Terminal has 5 terminals — Ocean Cruise Terminal, Mayflower Cruise Terminal, QEII Cruise Terminal, City Cruise Terminal and Horizon Cruise Terminal. Tell us your flight number and we take you to the right one. Each terminal has its own vehicle drop-off directly beside the ship, inside the port gate.
Timing
Working back from the airport: allow about 3 hours 45 minutes before a short-haul departure and 4 hours 45 minutes before a long-haul one. That is the journey at its slowest plus the standard two- and three-hour check-in windows.
The A3 through Guildford backs up around the Dennis roundabout in the morning peak, which is why early airport runs leave before 06:30 where possible.
No surprises
Every booking
The fleet
Minibus or Executive — cruise luggage is the deciding factor is the usual choice on this run. All four classes — Standard Saloon, Executive, VIP and Minibus — are available for Guildford pickups; the deciding factor is almost always luggage rather than passenger count, so tell us what you are carrying when you book.
Comfortable, reliable everyday travel for up to 3 passengers.
Premium business travel with extra legroom and a polished finish.
Top-tier luxury for special occasions, red-carpet arrivals and VIP guests.
Spacious group travel for up to 8 passengers with luggage.
On the road
In their words
“Booked a chauffeur for an early airport run and the car was outside five minutes before pickup. Smooth, quiet journey and the driver knew the fastest route around the roadworks.”
“We use XLNC Cars for client visits regularly. The vehicles are always spotless and the drivers are properly turned out — it reflects well on us, not just them.”
“Hired the VIP car for a wedding and it made the whole day feel special. Punctual, professional, and the driver waited patiently through the photos.”
Good to know
1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 40 min, covering 56 miles. The lower figure is a clear run; the higher one allows for peak-time traffic. The A3 through Guildford backs up around the Dennis roundabout in the morning peak, which is why early airport runs leave before 06:30 where possible.
We quote a fixed price before you book, based on the vehicle class and the time of travel, and it does not change if the traffic is bad. Call 01483 310310 or send the journey details through the booking form for a firm figure.
Whichever your airline uses — Ocean Cruise Terminal, Mayflower Cruise Terminal, QEII Cruise Terminal, City Cruise Terminal and Horizon Cruise Terminal. Give us your flight number when booking and the driver takes you to the right one. Southampton has five separate cruise terminals spread across the docks, and your ship is assigned a berth rather than a fixed terminal — the terminal on your ticket is the one thing to check before travel day.
We track it. Your driver's pickup time moves with the flight, so a delay does not mean a missed car or a second fare. For departures, tell us your flight and we work the pickup back from it.
Yes — returns are booked at the same time as the outbound and quoted together. Most Guildford customers book both legs at once, and the same driver often covers them.
Related
We cover this route 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 01483 310310 for a fixed quote from Guildford to Southampton Cruise Terminal, or use the booking form and we will reply with a price.