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.
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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.
Why book your transfer with viaUNO Cars?
Transparent pricing
Online quote is the price you pay — no meter, no surge pricing. Covers tolls, parking and waiting time on airport pickups.
Real-time flight tracking
On airport runs we monitor your flight. Early or late, your driver adjusts at no extra cost.
Meet & greet included
On airport and cruise terminal pickups your driver meets you with a name board — no chasing the kerb.
24/7 availability
Early morning departures, late arrivals, holidays — we operate every day of the year.
Council licensed
viaUNO Cars is a private hire operator licensed by Southampton City Council.
DBS checked drivers
All drivers pass enhanced background checks. Travel with confidence.
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). Fixed-price airport transfers from Portsmouth to Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are quoted online with the uplift already baked in.
Portsmouth ↔ Southampton service area
Map data ©Google. Pickup and drop-off available across the area shown above.
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?
Roughly £148 in a saloon, £165 in an estate, £210 in an MPV for a fixed-price Heathrow transfer from a PO pickup. Meet & greet and flight tracking included.
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.
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