Cruise and ferry transfers usually mean an early start, a full car of luggage, and a departure time you can't be late for — which is exactly the job a pre-booked, fixed-fare transfer is built around. Our published saloon/estate fares are Southampton £240 and Portsmouth £250, both plus the £5 pickup/drop-off charge; Dover is quoted on request. Minibus (8-16 seat) group fares are confirmed once we know your passenger count and luggage.

For families or groups travelling to the same cruise, a minibus keeps everyone and their luggage together in one vehicle rather than splitting across two or three cars for an early-morning departure.

Port Transfers at a Glance

What's the fare to Southampton?

£240 saloon/estate + £5 pickup/drop-off. Minibus quoted by group size.

What's the fare to Portsmouth?

£250 saloon/estate + £5 pickup/drop-off. Minibus quoted by group size.

Do you cover Dover?

Yes, quoted on request — not yet a fixed published fare.

What You Can Check Before You Book

Licensed under Tonbridge & Malling BC

Every driver and vehicle is licensed by TMBC, not a neighbouring authority.

Fixed group quote agreed before travel

Priced against your confirmed group size and job, not a moving estimate.

One driver, one vehicle, one group

Your group travels together instead of splitting across separate cars.

Pre-booked, not street-hailed

Private hire vehicles here must be pre-booked through the operator, per TMBC rules.

How Many Seats Do You Need?

Quick check before you call — this suggests a vehicle size for your cruise or ferry, it isn't a price quote.

How Booking Works

  1. Confirm your port and departure time. Cruise check-in windows are usually strict, so we build in extra time.
  2. Share passenger and luggage count. This decides saloon, estate or minibus, and whether one vehicle covers your group.
  3. Confirm your return date and time if booking both legs. Cruise return times can shift; tell us if you'd like us to check before your pickup.
  4. Driver confirms headcount and luggage on pickup. Especially important for an early-morning departure.

Port Transfers — FAQs

How much does it cost to get to Southampton from Tonbridge?

Our standard saloon or estate fare from Tonbridge to Southampton is £240, plus a £5 pickup/drop-off charge. A minibus (8-16 seats) is quoted separately once we know your passenger count and luggage.

How much does it cost to get to Portsmouth from Tonbridge?

Our standard saloon or estate fare from Tonbridge to Portsmouth is £250, plus a £5 pickup/drop-off charge. A minibus (8-16 seats) is quoted separately once we know your passenger count and luggage.

Do you cover Dover cruise and ferry transfers?

Yes, Dover transfers are available and quoted on request, since we don't yet have a fixed published fare for this route. Call with your date and passenger count for a quote.

Can a minibus fit our luggage for a cruise?

It depends on your group size relative to minibus capacity — cruise luggage tends to be heavier than a typical airport case. Tell us your passenger and case count and we'll size the vehicle correctly, which may mean booking one seat down for a full-luggage group.

What's the route from Tonbridge to Southampton and Portsmouth?

Our drivers typically route via the M25 and the M3 for Southampton, or the M27 for Portsmouth, which is the standard road approach for private hire traffic heading to either port from this direction.

How far in advance should I book a port transfer?

Given the fixed check-in windows for cruise departures, we recommend booking as soon as your cruise or ferry date is confirmed, and at least 2 to 4 weeks ahead for peak cruise season sailings.

Can you do an early morning departure for a cruise?

Yes, early-morning port transfers are a regular booking for us — mention your required arrival time at the port and we'll confirm a pickup time with a traffic buffer.

Is minibus hire cheaper than several taxis for a family cruise group?

For groups of 6 or more travelling to the same port, one minibus is almost always cheaper than booking multiple separate taxis, and keeps luggage and passengers together for an early departure rather than splitting across cars.

Do you track our return time for cruise pickups?

Cruise disembarkation and coach transfer times can shift, so tell us your expected return window when you book the return leg and we'll confirm the pickup closer to the date rather than assume a fixed time.

Is Your Booking Urgent?

When do you need this vehicle?

How We Compare Locally

Port Transfers TonbridgeC Line CarsNational Minibus NetworksRideshare / Multiple Taxis
Fixed, upfront priceYes — agreed before travelVaries by operatorSurge pricing, split fares
Genuinely local Tonbridge knowledgeYes — TMBC licensed, local driversOften a national template with the town name swapped inN/A
Full 8-16 seat rangeYesOften luxury-only or coach-onlyN/A

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Call 01892308081

Areas We Cover

Hildenborough — on the A21, own railway station
Leigh — village green, Leigh & Barden Lakes
Hadlow — Hadlow Tower, college campus
East Peckham — near Hop Farm Country Park
Golden Green — rural hamlet near Hadlow

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