We collect from every UK postcode and move around 1,200 vehicles a month into UK departure ports. This post explains how the network actually works and what it costs.
Three ways into the port
We offer three collection options sized for budget and value:
- Drive-in: you drop the car at the port yard — free, available any working day
- Open transporter: multi-car trailer collection, £150–£280 typical
- Covered transporter: enclosed, single or shared, £450–£750 for classics and supercars
Lead times
Book 5 working days before the vessel sailing for open transporter and 7–10 days for covered. Drive-in can be same-day subject to gate hours at Southampton and Felixstowe.
Frequently asked questions
About the author
TheShipCars Editorial Team
Logistics specialists at TheShipCars Worldwide with hands-on experience moving vehicles from UK ports to over 60 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the Americas and Europe.