I'll be ending a cruise in Southampton UK. Looking for a train to Heathrow where I will pick up a rental car. I need a suggestion on which train system is the most convenience. Time is not a factor. It would be nice if it were non stop, but it appears that they are not.
The most important issue is getting to the train station from the port. We can walk if it is a short distance. If not we'll have to do a taxi.
I think I would take the train from Southampton Central station to Woking then the RailAir coach to Heathrow
But if you're just going to Heathrow to rent a car, why not rent from Southampton Airport or elsewhere in Southampton?
Not sure which terminal you will debark at, but it is likely at least a half hour walk. Since you will have luggage, I would suggest a taxi.
For trains, go to the National Rail site. It will show the available trains, then send you to the rail company's website for purchase.
I would suggest taking a National Express bus from Southampton to Heathrow. I’ve done this twice and it works great.
Taxi from port to the bus station was about 8 pounds. Plenty of taxis available on debarkation. Advantage of the bus is very minimal luggage handling, no transfers required, and a lower cost than the train. The driver will load your luggage under the coach and it will stay there until Heathrow. You aren’t schlepping luggage around on transfers.
