YLC Private Taxi Transfers to London Airports and Cruise Ship Terminals
- Looking for reliable airport taxi transfers to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City and other regional airports?
- Want to travel in comfort to join your cruise ship, with all your luggage?
With Your Local Car, you can just book and relax. Pre-book our reliable private taxi transfers in advance, 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year, via our app, online or calling us on 01252 674646.

Private Airport Transfers to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports
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Spacious Taxi Transfers to Southampton and Dover Cruise Terminals
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Relaxing, private airport taxi transfers by YLC

Start your holiday or business trip stress-free with reliable, dependable pre-booked airport taxis from Your Local Car. Our professional, friendly driver will collect you on time for your airport transfer, and be ready and waiting for your return, any time day or night.
Book via our app, and track your friendly driver on your phone as they drive to collect you from your home, or come to collect you at the terminal.
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – North and South Terminals
- London Luton Airport (LTN)
- London City Airport (LCY)
- London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Southampton Airport (SOU)
Different departure point?
No problem! Get an instant quote for taxi transfers to:
- Connecting transfers from Gatwick to Heathrow / Heathrow to Gatwick
- Cruise ship terminals – see section below
- UK regional airports including Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Private airports and airfields including TAG Farnborough Airport (FAB), Blackbushe and Battersea Heliport
Your Local Car Airport Transfers FAQs
Can I book a transfer to a different, smaller airport or airfield?
Yes, we can take you and collect you at regional airports and private airports including:
- TAG Farnborough Airport (FAB)
- Southampton International (SOU)
- Blackbushe Airport (BBS/EGLK)
- Battersea Heliport
We can also provide taxi transfers to and from local airfields including
- Hampshire airfields including Lasham and Popham Airfield.
- Surrey airfields including Fairoaks, Dunsfold, Redhill, and Biggin Hill
Can I book a taxi transfer between Gatwick and Heathrow?
Absolutely – and it’s far easier than catching a transfer coach too! Get a free quote from our app, and just click to book your journey from Gatwick to Heathrow or Heathrow to Gatwick.
Can I book a return airport taxi if I am flying out of Gatwick and back into Heathrow?
Of course! Just book via our app with your flights and terminal details, and we’ll be there.
Help, my flight has been diverted!
If your flight is diverted to another airport due to bad weather or other issues, and you’ve booked with us, we’ll see that on the online airport arrivals board we use. We’ll contact you via the app, and if you need a lift back to our area, just call us on 01252 674646.
Do you have bigger taxis for families and corporate groups?
Our super-comfy, spacious executive minivans have room for up to eight passengers and eight items of hold luggage. Relax and ride to any London airports or regional UK Airport, including Southampton, Luton and London City.
Still not sure everything you want to take will fit? Call YLC to talk through your requirements, especially for skiing trips where you are taking your own equipment.
Can I book an electric airport taxi transfer?
YLC’s fleet has 20+ all electric and electric hybrid taxis, so you can lower your carbon emissions for your journey to and from the airport to a big fat zero! Or pre-book one of our spacious Mercedes eVito electric vans for your large eco-conscious family or group business travel. For more details, see our Electric Taxis page.
Do I need to give you my flight details?
In a word, yes. Just tell us your flight number and your preferred pickup time from home, and we’ll be there to collect you and your luggage (and the kids!).
Inevitably, any commercial flight can be early, on time, or delayed (and airport baggage can be in a time warp!). Our drivers can access a live online flight tracker, that show us arrivals and departures in real time, so we know about any delays. Generally, your driver will aim to be in the terminal car park 30 minutes after your plane has landed. If your flight is delayed we will adjust your collection time.
IMPORTANT: You must inform us of any flight number changes asap. Please call us at 01252 674646. Our online flight tracker will keep us informed of any delays or cancellations, but that’s no use if your flight number has changed or you have booked new flights.
Can I catch a taxi to Terminal 1 Heathrow?
Heathrow Terminal 1 closed in 2015 and is now only used for training and the baggage system for Terminal 2.
Need An Airport Transfer Taxi for next year?
With YLC’s app, you can pre-book any journey as far ahead as you wish, with no deposit required. If you’re planning an early start or very late arrival, it’s sometimes better to call us – we’re always happy to help.
Cruise ship terminals transfers

Start your cruise holiday in style with an exclusive private taxi transfer from YLC, and sail away without the stress of driving and the costs of parking. Our friendly, professional drivers will arrive at your home, handle all your luggage, including loading and unloading it carefully at the cruise terminal.
Book your cruise port transfer with YLC, and the price we quote is the price you’ll pay. There’s no hidden fees or unexpected surcharges on our reliable and comfortable private transfers to the best UK cruise ports, including:
- Southampton Cruise Port
- Portsmouth Cruise Port
- Dover Cruise Port
- London Tilbury Cruise Port
YLC Cruise Ship Transfers FAQs
Do I need to pre-book my cruise port taxi transfer?
The last thing you want to be worrying about is trying to book a taxi as you’re packing your cruise clothes! With YLC, you can pre-book any cruise ship transfer as far ahead as you like, with no deposit required.
Can I book a larger taxi to take us and our luggage to the cruise ship terminals?
At YLC we have a range of taxi sizes, so we’re all set to drive you and your luggage down to Southampton or other cruise terminal ports. For more details, see the answer to “Will all my luggage fit in your taxi?”
Can your drivers help with all my luggage?
Our friendly drivers are happy to help with your luggage. We take care of loading and unloading it with care at the cruise terminal too.
Will all my luggage fit in your taxi?
We have taxis that can take up to 8 people and 8 items of luggage. Check with the chart below to book the size of vehicle that best suit your needs:
| Vehicle Type | Space Available |
| Any vehicle | Up to 3 people and 2 luggage |
| Estate | Up to 4 people and up to 4 luggage |
| Minibus (8 Seater) | Up to 8 people and 8 luggage |
| Electric vehicle | Up to 4 people and 3 luggage |
| Luxury vehicle | Up to 3 people and 3 luggage |
Still not sure everything you want to take will fit? Call us to talk through your requirements.
Can you drop me at a cruise terminal and collect me from an airport if I fly home?
Of course! Should your return involve a flight back to the UK, we’re happy to collect you from any London or regional airport. Just let us know your arrival date, airport, and flight number and we’ll be there. Remember to book via the app for a 5% discount!
Save cruise parking charges with private taxi transfers
If you’re cruising for a couple of weeks or more, a private taxi transfer can be considerably more cost-effective than parking at the cruise ship docks. What’s more, if your post-cruise journey homewards involves a flight to a UK airport, your car won’t be stuck at the docks while you’re at the airport!
Our drivers will be a welcome sight at your cruise arrival terminal, ready to help with your luggage and whisk you home in the luxurious comfort you’ve become accustomed to!
Private transfers for all major UK cruise ports
Southampton Cruise Port
Southampton is the UK’s largest cruise port and the UK departure point for major cruise companies including:
Azamara
Celebrity Cruise Lines
Cunard
Disney Cruise Line
Fred. Olsen
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
P&O
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Our exclusive door-to-door private taxi transfers sail past the parking queues and take you direct to any of the five Southampton cruise terminals:
- QEII Cruise Terminal (38 or 38/9 berth)
- Ocean Cruise Terminal (46 berth)
- City Cruise Terminal (101 berth)
- Mayflower Cruise Terminal (106 berth)
- Horizon Cruise Terminal (102 berth)
Dover and London Tilbury Cruise Terminals
Dover isn’t just for cross channel ferries. It’s also a major port for cruise holiday companies including Ambassador Cruise Line, Carnival, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Hurtigruten, Holland America, Seabourn and Saga Cruises.
London Tilbury docks may also be your departure or arrival point for specialist cruises with Ambassador Cruise Line, Viking, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Portsmouth Cruise Terminal
Portsmouth Cruise Port is fast becoming an important port for cruise ships and companies such as:
Albatross Expeditions
Fred. Olsen
NCL
Noble Caledonia
Saga Cruises
Swan Hellenic
Virgin Voyages
Swan off to your cruise with YLC
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