If the call of the water gets too strong, a ferry journey or cruise remains one of the special ways to enjoy travel to and from our island nation. In Dorset, we’re perfectly located to access the best of ferry and cruise travel, especially as we’re home to Poole, Europe’s largest natural harbour.
Our team of dedicated drivers are experienced in offering a seamless port transfer service that gets you to port and harbour destinations in Dorset and beyond. We’re your first choice for punctual and comfortable transportation services to all major cruise terminals and ferry ports along the south coast. Whether you’re embarking on a dream cruise or catching a ferry to the continent, we ensure your journey will be stress-free.
Poole Harbour is one of the UK’s most important ferry ports for fast access to France and the Channel Islands. If you want to travel with:
Poole is also a gateway to the beautiful Brownsea Island and the beautiful Purbecks, a great local day trip if you are staying in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole.
AP Taxis offers a 24/7 transfer service to this local, historic harbour. We’re happy to drop or collect you in line with the typical early morning and late-night ferry schedules, which rarely line up with Dorset’s rail or bus services. Our door-to-door transfers from all Dorset towns and villages, with special rates for regular travellers.
Southampton Harbour is undoubtedly Britain’s premier cruise getaway, and for us, there is nothing more exciting than watching the magnificent vessels from:
This busy cruise terminal, which welcomes over 2 million passengers annually, can be easily accessed from anywhere in Dorset by using our Southampton cruise transfers service, which covers all five terminals and all the major cruise lines. If you are arriving in Southampton, we’ll be waiting to take you to the Dorset destination you need.
Our drivers monitor ship arrivals and flight schedules, ensuring timely pickups for your onward journey. We offer fixed-rate pricing from Dorset locations, spacious vehicles for luggage, and meet-and-greet services at cruise terminals.
Travellers to and from the Isle of Wight can also use AP Taxis for fast, affordable direct travel to Southampton’s Red Funnel and Red Jet Ferry terminals, which travel to East Cowes and Cowes respectively.
Take advantage of Portsmouth’s international ferry connections, including:
Our reliable Portsmouth port transfer service includes wait time for delayed ferries and cruise disembarkations, ensuring peace of mind for your journey. Bad weather, border checks and traffic can cause delays, but our drivers monitor sailings using service updates from operators like Brittany Ferries and Wightlink.
Connecting to the Channel Islands with seasonal services, our Weymouth ferry terminal transfers cater to both foot passengers and those with vehicles booked on ferries. A trip to the Channel Islands from Weymouth is an amazing way to make your stay in Weymouth extra special. AP Taxis can take you to Weymouth for your departure or Brewer’s Quay for a day trip to Portland on the popular ‘My Girl’ ferry.
We specialise in airport transfers between Bournemouth Airport and all south coast ports, perfect for fly-cruise passengers and international ferry connections.
Here at AP Taxis, we make it easy to get your port transfer sorted. We offer a reliable and responsive service that includes:
Whether you need a cruise ship transfer from Southampton, ferry port pickup from Poole, or connections to Portsmouth’s international terminals, our reliable Dorset taxi firm delivers exceptional service every time. Fill in the booking form on the right for a real-time quote and enjoy guaranteed peace of mind for your next port journey.
