Your flights home suit this run perfectly
Heathrow's Canada schedule skews afternoon-to-evening — multiple daily Toronto departures on Air Canada and partners, with Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary nonstops typically early-to-mid afternoon and evening, and WestJet's Toronto and Calgary services following the same pattern. That pairs neatly with a morning disembarkation.
The math: ships open disembarkation between 7:00 and 9:30 am, the drive to Heathrow is 1.5–2 hours, and Canada-bound flights want you checked in about 3 hours ahead. A 1:00 pm or later departure is comfortable; 11:30 am–1:00 pm is doable with self-assist disembarkation and a car reserved in advance — not hailed on the morning.
Five terminals, zero homework
Ships dock at the Horizon, Ocean, Mayflower, City and QEII terminals across two dock areas minutes apart, and berth allocations shift between sailings. Don't plan around a terminal — plan around the ship. Give us the vessel's name; we track the berth and send your driver to the right passenger exit, name sign in hand, even if the port reshuffles on the day.
Vehicles, flat rates, and paying from Canada
| Vehicle | Passengers | Cruise luggage | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Saloon (Mercedes E-Class or similar) | Up to 4 | 2 large cases | Fixed quote |
| 🚙 MPV (Mercedes V-Class or similar) | Up to 6 | 4+ large cases | Fixed quote |
| 🚐 8-passenger van | Up to 8 | 6+ cases | Fixed quote |
| 🚌 16-passenger minibus | Up to 16 | Full cruise party | Fixed quote |
Rates are per vehicle — a family or group of friends from back home splitting one flat rate usually beats coach or rail tickets per person, with nobody hauling bags through a station. The fare is quoted and locked in GBP; pay by credit card and your bank converts to CAD at its standard rate. And a pleasant difference from home: tipping is not expected in the UK — the flat rate is the entire price. No mental 15–20% on top, no scrambling for pounds at the gangway.
How to reserve from Canada
Book before you sail
Online at rushxo.com/book or WhatsApp from any Canadian number. Three details: ship, sail date, destination — Heathrow, Gatwick, or your London hotel.
Add your flight number
We'll confirm a pickup plan against your Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal or Calgary departure — for free — and track both the ship and the flight on the day.
Written confirmation, cashless payment
Email confirmation with driver name, vehicle, plate and direct number. Card payment converts to CAD automatically; no cash needed at any point.
Gangway to name sign to Heathrow
Driver at your terminal's exit, luggage in the trunk, door to door. If the ship clears early or late, your pickup moves with it — no waiting fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make the early-afternoon Air Canada Toronto flight?
Usually yes, comfortably — it's the classic post-cruise departure. Send us the flight number and we'll confirm a pickup plan free of charge.
Do you take Canadian credit cards?
Yes — Visa, Mastercard and Amex all work; your bank handles the CAD conversion at its standard rate.
We want two nights in London first, then Heathrow. Both legs?
Yes, and most Canadian guests do exactly this: ship → London hotel on disembarkation day, hotel → Heathrow when you fly home. Two flat rates, both confirmed before you sail.
What if the ship docks late?
We track the ship, not the clock — your pickup shifts with actual clearance at no charge.
Group of eight from back home?
One 8-passenger van, everyone and every case together, one flat rate split eight ways. Bigger parties take the 16-seater.
Do you do embarkation day too — Heathrow to the ship?
Yes — flight-tracked pickup at Heathrow or your hotel, straight to the correct gangway. See Southampton cruise transfers.