
Your Cruise Starts Closer to Home
Introducing Regional Coach Transfers - collects you from a central location near you and delivers you straight to London International Cruise Terminal.
No driving. No navigating. No stress.
Getting to your cruise should feel like the beginning of a holiday, not a logistical challenge. That is why Ambassador Cruise Line has introduced a new network of Regional Coach Transfers - a comfortable, scheduled, return service picking up from major cities and towns across the UK and running directly to the London International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury.
Book your seat through My Ambassador Sailing (MAS) when you book your cruise. Your coach is timed to your sailing, your luggage is taken care of, and the only thing you need to do is show up.
Simple. Scheduled. Stress-Free.
HOW IT WORKS
- Choose your nearest regional pick-up point when booking your cruise
- Book your seat online through My Ambassador Sailing (MAS)
- Arrive at your local coach pick-up point at the confirmed time
- Your luggage is loaded - sit back and enjoy the journey to Tilbury
- Your return coach home departs from Tilbury cruise terminal
✦ All Regional Coach Transfers are return services with nothing left to arrange.

Find Your Nearest Pick-Up Point
PICK-UP POINTS & PRICING
We operate regional coach transfers from ten locations across the UK. All services run to London Cruise Terminal - Tilbury to connect with your Ambassador sailing. Prices shown are per person, return and includes one suitcase per person*.
City | Pick-Up Point | Drop Off Point | Approx. ETD | Return Ticket Charge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 1 | Dundee | Greenmarket Coach Bay | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 05:00 | £310pp |
Route 2 | Edinburgh | Coach Bays Regent Road | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 05:00 | £220pp |
Route 3 | Glasgow | TBA | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 05:00 | £240pp |
Route 4 | Newcastle | Ord Street Coach Park | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 07:00 | £165pp |
Route 5 | Birmingham | Bus Layby, Dudley Street | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 09:00 | £120pp |
Route 6 | Manchester | Store Street Coach Bays | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 09:00 | £130pp |
Route 7 | Liverpool | Coach Bay, William Brown Street | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 09:00 | £135pp |
Route 8 | Bristol | Coach Bays, Canons Way | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 09:00 | £110pp |
Route 9 | Cardiff | Bus Layby, Corbett Road | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 09:00 | £115pp |
Route 10 | Portsmouth | Stop P, Queen Street | Tilbury Cruise Terminal | 09:00 | £80pp |
Prices are per person return. Exact pick-up times can be subject to change and will be confirmed 21 days prior to sailing on your coach voucher. Journey durations vary: Scotland 8–9.5 hrs; North & Midlands 5–6.5 hrs; South & West 3–5 hrs. Comfort stops included on longer journeys.
✦ Prices and pick-up points are correct at time of publication. Your confirmed pick-up location and departure time will be shown in your My Ambassador Sailing booking.
Which Cruises Include Regional Coach Transfers?
AVAILABLE SAILINGS
Regional Coach Transfers are currently available on the following Ambassador sailings. New sailings are added as routes open - check My Ambassador Sailing for the latest availability when you book.
Book Your Coach Transfer Through My Ambassador Sailing
HOW TO BOOK
- Log in to My Ambassador Sailing (MAS) after booking your cruise
- Select 'Add Extras' and choose Regional Coach Transfer
- Select your nearest pick-up city and confirm your seat
- Your booking confirmation, pick-up details and times will appear in MAS
Not yet booked a cruise? Find your sailing and add a Regional Coach Transfer at the time of booking - available on all eligible sailings listed above.
Key Information
GOOD TO KNOW

- Return service only - outward and return journeys booked together
- Coaches depart from convenient central locations
- Comfort stops included on longer journeys
- No refreshments served on board - all coaches stop en route
- Luggage loaded and unloaded at both ends - no heavy lifting required
- Full terms and conditions apply
Plan Your Full Journey to Port
- Travel to Port & Car Parking → for driving directions, port maps and local parking
- Port Car Parking → for secure parking at all Ambassador UK departure ports
- My Ambassador Sailing → to book, manage and view all your pre-cruise extras
- Before You Sail → for check-in times, luggage tags and embarkation guidance
Why Cruise with Ambassador
Britain's authentic no-fly cruise line, offering affordable quality and the warmest welcome at sea. Our Regional Coach Transfer service is one more way we make your holiday start the moment you leave home.
Ambassador Cruise Line Regional Coach Service - Terms and Conditions
All coaches will be equipped with seatbelts, a WC and will be “Non-Smoking”, including the use of electronic smoking devices & e-cigarettes. Coaches may be equipped with air conditioning or climate control systems to provide a comfortable environment. All bookings are subject to Ambassador Cruise Line’s Booking Terms and Conditions. 1. Full payment is required 90 days before the sailing date, or at the time of booking if less than 90 days. 2. Cancellation between 89 & 14 days before sailing will be subject to a £5.00 per person administration fee. 3. Any monies due to be refunded can either be applied as onboard credit, or via the credit/debit card used for purchase. 4. Once within 14 days of departure, 100% charges will apply, and no refund will be applicable. 5. No single suitcase can weigh more than 23kg. (Maximum size 76cm x 48cm x 29) 6. 1 piece of hand baggage per person must (maximum size 45 x 36 x 20cm) 7. Front seats cannot be reserved. 8. Guests are required by law to wear seatbelts whilst the vehicle is in motion, except for in emergencies. 9. Guests may visit the WC whilst the vehicle is in motion, it is the responsibility of each individual guest to know that moving around the vehicle at any time may risk harm to yourself or others. 10. Ambassador Cruise Line welcomes guests onboard our coach transfers with disabilities. However, we do need to be made aware of any such disability at the time of booking. We kindly advise that whilst the driver may give assistance to passengers with disabilities, this does not extend to the actual physical handling of the guests concerned. Please note that if wheelchairs are taken, these must be prebooked at time of booking and must be collapsible and stored underneath the coach when travelling. 11. It is prohibited to carry or consume any form of alcohol or Illegal drugs. 12. We do not provide or sell refreshments onboard our coaches, but you are more than welcome to bring your own drinks (with a lid if they are hot) and cold food with you. 13. We have allowed for sufficient time for our arrival in to the Port of Tilbury however, there may be, in the event of road traffic accidents, road closures, diversions enroute, poor weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances the need to board the ship promptly at time of arrival. Therefore, Ambassador Cruise Line cannot be held responsible for any such delays. The drivers will be in communication with the staff at the terminal and will inform them of any delays encountered. It is solely at the discretion of Ambassador Cruise Line as to whether they will delay the departure of the ship for late arriving guests. Should you encounter any problems on the day of your coach transfer, please contact our Always Here : 24/7 Emergency Support Team on 01708 973 601 or email alwayshere@ambassadorcruiseline.com. Ambassador Cruise Line reserve the right to cancel the Regional coach transfer, if minimum numbers are not reached, guests will be advised no later than 21 days prior to departure. A full refund for the cost of the transfer will be given.






