City Centre Taxis, From the Guildhall to the Docks
Soton Cars works the whole of Southampton city centre, from the Guildhall and the High Street through Above Bar, West Quay, the Civic Centre and the docks. City centre fares are the most numerous we run, and because of the one-way systems and pedestrianised areas our drivers will always set a sensible meeting point rather than circling the block.
Taxi Service Across Southampton City Centre
Our city centre coverage runs from the Guildhall and High Street west through Above Bar and West Quay to Town Quay and the docks, and north to the Civic Centre, the station approach and the Bargate estate, across the SO14 and SO15 1 to SO15 2 postcodes.
Local landmarks we drive to every day
- Southampton Guildhall on the High Street
- WestQuay shopping centre above the western city wall
- The Civic Centre with the city library and the art gallery on Bargate Street
- Above Bar Street and the Above Bar precinct
- Town Quay, the city waterfront pontoon and the Waterfront Line tram stop
Popular Taxi Routes From Southampton City Centre
Approximate driving times in normal traffic. Your fare is fixed and confirmed when you book, whatever the traffic does on the day.
Southampton Central railway station
~6 minOn the A33 at the north edge of the centre
Southampton Airport
~18 minNorth on the M27 to Junction 5
The cruise terminals at Ocean Village
~12 minEast through the city to the docks
Southampton General Hospital
~18 minNorth on the A335 to Tremona Road
Winchester
~25 minNorth on the M3 to Junction 9
Fixed Fares From Southampton City Centre
The journeys people in Southampton City Centre book most, at the fixed fares we publish. Every fare is per vehicle, not per person, and is confirmed when you book.
Southampton Airport from £15, Heathrow from £110 and every UK airport at a fixed fare.
City, Horizon and Mayflower terminals at £20, Ocean and QEII at £25, with room for cruise luggage.
Local trips run from our £5 minimum fare, quoted as one fixed price before the driver sets off.
Taxis In Southampton City Centre For Every Journey
Taxis In Southampton City Centre: Common Questions
Common questions about our taxi service in Southampton City Centre.
A southampton central taxi is any Soton Cars pickup or drop inside the city centre ring, from the Guildhall and West Quay to Town Quay and the station approach. Fares are fixed and quoted before the driver sets off, and we are on call 24 hours a day.
Yes, and most city centre hotels have a forecourt or a designated rank point because of the one-way systems and the pedestrianised areas. Give us the hotel name and the driver will set up at the right place and wait rather than circling.
About 18 minutes on the M27 to Junction 5, and we quote it as one fixed fare including the airport drop-off charge. For an early flight we plan the pickup backwards from your check-in time, which is the safest way to make an 06:00 departure.
Yes, and for a short city centre hop a saloon is normally the right choice unless you have a lot of luggage. Tell us your vessel and terminal and we will check the scheduled time and set the pickup to match the actual disembarkation.
Yes, our city centre service runs through the night, including Friday and Saturday. The streets are well used and well lit, and if you would rather be collected somewhere quieter than a late-night rank we can agree an alternative point with you.
Taxis Nearby To Southampton City Centre
Your West Quay Taxi for the Shopping Centre
Our West Quay coverage includes the shopping centre and its offices, the Bargate and Above Bar precinct, the High Street and Guildhall, the station approach, and the waterfront down to Town Quay, across the SO15 1, SO15 2 and SO14 2 postcodes.
Your Waterside Taxi, From Hythe Down to Fawley
Our Waterside area runs from the Town Quay pontoons along Cundy Road and Belvidere Road up to the Old Western Highway, and includes the Waterside business premises and the new waterfront flats.
Your Highfield Taxi for the University Campus
Our Highfield coverage includes the university campus and the halls, the Avenue, the University Road and Portswood Road approaches, the station quarter, and the residential streets towards Southampton Common, across the SO16 and SO17 postcodes.
Your Portswood Taxi for the Portswood Road Shops
Our Portswood coverage includes the Portswood Road retail strip, the Bassett Green Road and A335 junction, the Mayflower Way corridor, and the residential streets north to the station and east towards Highfield, across the SO16 and SO17 postcodes.
Your St Denys Taxi for the Church and the Itchen
Our St Denys coverage includes Dundee Road and the station quarter, the church and school end of the district, the riverside frontage and moorings, and the roads north towards Portswood and the station, across the SO17 2 postcode.
Fixed Fare Taxis From Southampton City Centre
Soton Cars covers Southampton City Centre 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us for a fixed price quote, message us on WhatsApp, or book online and confirm your vehicle in seconds.
Quote confirmed by phone or email, no obligation to book.