Terminal guide · Eastern Docks
QEII Cruise Terminal Southampton: parking, drop-off and directions
The QEII Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 4, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.
Key facts
- Address
- Berth 38/39, Test Road, Southampton SO14 3GG
- Entrance
- Dock Gate 4
- On foot
- about 1 mile (20 minutes) from Dock Gate 4; about 2.5 miles (45-50 minutes) from Southampton Central
- From the airport
- Southampton Airport is about 20 minutes (5.2 miles) by car
- Taxis
- Taxis can drop off at the terminal, and there's a rank outside
Quick answer
Cheapest: park & ride from £98–£136 for 7 nights.
Least effort: meet & greet from £122–£135.
Official: CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027) for P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises.
Example prices for a 7-night sailing in August 2027, found in early October 2026.
QEII Terminal parking options
| Operator | 7 nights7-14 Aug 2027 | 14 nights7-21 Aug 2027 | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Parking (all terminals)Park & rideSelf-park with a transfer of about 8 minutes to any terminal. | £128–£131 | £166–£168 | Check price |
| Ocean Way Car Park (all terminals)Park & rideSelf-park in Ocean Village with a transfer to any terminal. | £106 | £154 | Check price |
| Airlynx Drop and GoPark & ride1.9 miles from the port, with a 5-8 minute transfer. No vans, minibuses or motorhomes; £5 per person each way above 4 passengers. | £98 | £158 | Check price |
| Southampton Cruise Parking ServicesPark & ride1.8 miles from the port, with a transfer to your terminal. | £136 | £188 | Check price |
| Portside Meet and GreetMeet & greetHand your keys over at the terminal and your car is parked for you. | £122 | £169 | Check price |
| Cruise AzureMeet & greetMeet & greet at any terminal. Drop-off is a fixed 30-minute slot; refunds only within 14 days of booking, with a £25 fee. | £135 | £170 | Check price |
| CPS valet parkingOfficial on-port valetThe official parking company for P&O and Cunard (Carnival UK), also covering Princess. Cars are parked inside the port at your ship's terminal. | £152 | £243 | Check price |
Prices we found in early October 2026 for example sailings in August 2027. They change by date, so check the operator's price for your sailing. — means not offered for that sailing or not quoted.
Driving and drop-off
Enter the port at Dock Gate 4. At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit and follow Test Road for about a mile. The terminal is on the right.
Taxis and private drop-offs can stop outside the terminal. For what happens next, from the drop-off lanes and bag drop to security and boarding, read our step-by-step guide to the day.
Getting in through Dock Gate 4
Ocean and QEII terminals share Dock Gate 4, and traffic lights on the main road control the way in. On busy days the hold-up is usually those lights rather than the gate itself. Turning left into the gate flows steadily, but the right-turn light is short, so when there's a queue only one or two cars turning right get in for every fifteen or so turning left. If your route gives you the choice, come in from the side that lets you turn left.
Past the gatehouse there's a mini-roundabout, and QEII is the second exit, straight on. Even when Ocean Terminal's queue is long, the road to QEII is usually clear once you're through the roundabout.
Walking and public transport
The QEII Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 4, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.
On foot it's about 1 mile (20 minutes) from Dock Gate 4, or about 2.5 miles (45-50 minutes) from Southampton Central. The nearest bus stop is Southampton NOCS (routes U1A and U1E), about a 16-minute walk. Most passengers arrive by car or taxi.
Upcoming calls at the QEII Terminal
From the port's provisional schedule, published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027. Times are the ship's arrival and departure; boarding times are on your cruise documents. A busy day means 3 or more cruise ships are in port, so allow 1–2 hours to board. For every terminal at once, see the cruise ship schedule.
| Date | Ship | Cruise line | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 Oct 2026 | Queen Mary 2 | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 24 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 6 Nov 2026 | Queen Mary 2 | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 7 Nov 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Aidaperla | Port call | TBA | TBA |
| Tue 10 Nov 2026 | Queen Mary 2 | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Queen Mary 2 | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Queen Mary 2 | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Sun 3 Jan 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Queen Victoria | Cunard | AM | PM |
| Sun 10 Jan 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Queen Mary 2 | Cunard | AM | PM |
Ships that use the QEII Terminal
Usually sail from here
- Queen Mary 2 (Cunard)
Also used by
- Sky Princess (Princess Cruises)
- Queen Victoria (Cunard)
QEII Terminal questions
What is the postcode for the QEII Cruise Terminal?
The QEII Cruise Terminal is at Berth 38/39, Test Road, Southampton SO14 3GG. Enter the port at Dock Gate 4. At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit and follow Test Road for about a mile. The terminal is on the right.
Can I walk to the QEII Terminal?
The QEII Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 4, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride. On foot it's about 1 mile (20 minutes) from Dock Gate 4, or about 2.5 miles (45-50 minutes) from Southampton Central.
How much is parking at the QEII Terminal?
For a 7-night sailing in August 2027 we found park & ride from £98–£136 and meet & greet from £122–£135. Official parking: CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027) for P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises.
Which ships sail from the QEII Terminal?
Ships that usually use it include Queen Mary 2. Terminals can change, so check your cruise documents.
Which dock gate do I use for the QEII Terminal?
Dock Gate 4. Enter the port at Dock Gate 4. At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit and follow Test Road for about a mile. The terminal is on the right.
How far is the QEII Terminal from Southampton Central station?
It's about 2.5 miles (45-50 minutes) from Southampton Central. Leave the station by the southern side; there are taxi ranks on both sides, and taxis can drop you outside the terminal.
Is there a taxi rank at the QEII Terminal?
Yes. There's a taxi rank outside each Southampton cruise terminal, and private taxis can drop off at the door.
How do I get to the QEII Terminal by bus?
The nearest bus stop is Southampton NOCS (routes U1A and U1E), about a 16-minute walk. Most passengers arrive by car or taxi.
How far is the QEII Terminal from the airports?
Southampton Airport is about 20 minutes (5.2 miles) by car. Bournemouth is about 45 minutes, Heathrow about 1 hour 25 minutes and Gatwick about 1 hour 45 minutes. Allow extra time for traffic.
Can I park at the QEII Terminal myself?
Not in a car park you can walk from. For P&O, Cunard and Princess sailings, CPS valet parks your car inside the port. For other lines, use meet & greet, which collects your car at the terminal, or park & ride.