A pre-booked taxi from Tilbury cruise terminal costs £73 to Canary Wharf, £82 to the City and £90 to the West End or St Pancras in a saloon, fixed when you book. Flying home the same day, a saloon from the terminal is £67 to London City Airport, £85 to Stansted, £95 to Gatwick and £130 to Heathrow. The driver collects you outside the terminal on disembarkation morning.
Tilbury cruise terminal taxi fares
| From Tilbury to | Saloon (3) | Estate (4) | People carrier (6) | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City Airport | £67 | £76 | £88 | £116 |
| Canary Wharf | £73 | £83 | £99 | £133 |
| The City (Liverpool Street) | £82 | £93 | £111 | £149 |
| Stansted Airport | £85 | £97 | £112 | £124 |
| St Pancras International / King’s Cross | £90 | £102 | £121 | £163 |
| West End (Oxford Street) | £90 | £103 | £122 | £164 |
| Gatwick Airport | £95 | £109 | £127 | £140 |
| Heathrow Airport | £130 | £149 | £173 | £192 |
Live quotes from our booking system, checked October 2026.
How the pickup works on disembarkation day
Ships returning to Tilbury, including Ambassador Cruise Line’s, usually arrive early in the morning, often around 8am, and passengers leave in timed groups after breakfast. Book with your ship’s name and return date, and add your disembarkation group time if you know it. Once you have your cases, come out of the terminal on Ferry Road; the driver calls the mobile number on your booking. If disembarkation runs late, the driver waits at no extra cost.
Flying home after your cruise
- London City is about 30 minutes away, the easiest same-day connection.
- Stansted is about 50 minutes; Gatwick about 1 hour 15 minutes via the Dartford Crossing.
- Heathrow is the longest run, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes round the M25.
Allow 1 to 2 hours after the ship docks to get off with your luggage, then the drive, then 2 hours at the airport for short-haul or 3 for long-haul. For Heathrow, that usually means a flight no earlier than mid-afternoon.
Onward by train?
Heading north from King’s Cross or to Europe on the Eurostar from St Pancras? A saloon to St Pancras is £90 and avoids carrying cases from Tilbury Town station across London. For the reverse trip, see our airport to Tilbury cruise terminal page.
Group travel
Cruising with family or friends? A people carrier takes six passengers and five large cases, an 8-seater takes eight and eight, and we also run 12 and 16-seat minibuses. Six people sharing a people carrier to the West End pay about £20 each.
FAQs
How much is a taxi from Tilbury cruise terminal to central London?
£82 to the City and £90 to the West End in a saloon, fixed at booking.
How much is a taxi from Tilbury to Heathrow?
£130 in a saloon and £173 in a people carrier.
Are there taxis at Tilbury cruise terminal?
Local firms serve the terminal, but on turnaround mornings many passengers want cars at once. A pre-booked car is already allocated to you.
What if the ship is late back?
The driver waits and the fare does not change.
Related pages
Add your ship and return date in the booking form for your fixed price, or call +44 7575 470883.