Portsmouth to Southampton Taxi & Transfers

Licensed private hire from Portsmouth and the wider PO postcode area to Southampton city, the cruise port and all major UK airports. Fixed online quote, 24/7 operation.

Portsmouth ↔ Southampton — the route

The drive

Portsmouth to central Southampton is roughly 22 miles along the M27 — typically 35 to 50 minutes, with rush-hour congestion around Junctions 8–9 the main variable. Late evenings are closer to 30 minutes.

Pickups we cover

Portsmouth Harbour railway station, Portsmouth & Southsea station, the Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth International Port (Brittany Ferries / Condor), Gunwharf Quays, Queen Alexandra Hospital (Cosham), and HMNB Portsmouth. We also cover Fareham, Gosport, Whiteley and Havant under the same PO uplift band.

Postcodes and zone pricing

All PO postcodes carry a £6 out-of-area pickup uplift on metered jobs (most of Portsmouth, Cosham, Fareham, Gosport, Whiteley, Havant). Airport transfers from Portsmouth to Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are quoted online as a fixed total before you book.

Typical fares — Portsmouth ↔ Southampton (city centre)

Vehicle	Passengers	Luggage	Price
Saloon	Up to 4	Up to 2 cases	from £64
Estate	Up to 4	Up to 4 cases	from £73.50
MPV (8-seater)	Up to 8	Up to 6 cases	from £86.50
Executive	Up to 4	Up to 3 cases	from £83

All prices are indicative for a baseline weekday daytime journey. Night, weekend or out-of-area pickups may carry a small surcharge — your online quote is fixed once confirmed.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Portsmouth to Southampton?+

Allow 35 to 50 minutes along the M27. Off-peak (mid-morning, late evening) is closer to 30 minutes; weekday rush hour around the Fareham/M27 junctions can push it past 50.

Can you collect from Portsmouth International Port for an onward airport transfer?+

Yes — including overnight ferry arrivals. We cover Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port for transfers on to Heathrow, Gatwick, the Southampton cruise terminals and London. Book ahead with your sailing reference.

Do you cover Cosham and Queen Alexandra Hospital?+

Yes — QA Hospital pickups are part of our daily rota. Same £6 PO uplift; airport quotes from Cosham (PO6) are fixed.

What is the price from Portsmouth to Heathrow?+

We quote a fixed total online before you book — enter your Portsmouth (PO) pickup and Heathrow as the destination for an instant price. Meet & greet and flight tracking are included on every airport run.

Do you handle group bookings (8 passengers)?+

Yes — our 8-seater MPV covers Portsmouth ↔ Southampton group runs, cruise terminal drop-offs and airport transfers. Up to 6 standard cases plus 8 passengers.

Related transfers

Fareham taxi & transfers →Southampton cruise transfers →Southampton to Gatwick →

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