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The Ageas Bowl Taxi & Transfers
Pre-booked cars, MPVs and V Class minibuses to The Ageas Bowl at Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH. Fares are fixed before you travel and start at £50.
Postcode SO30 3XHPickup towns 5From £35Vehicles up to V ClassBook your trip to The Ageas BowlCall 020 8888 9988WhatsApp a quoteA taxi to The Ageas Bowl starts at £50 and is quoted as a fixed price before you travel. The Botley Road entrance, by the hotel side of the ground.
VenueThe Ageas BowlAddressBotley Road, West End, SouthamptonPostcodeSO30 3XHTypeCricket GroundPickup towns5Saloon from£35Fares to The Ageas Bowl by pickup town
| From | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | ~31.5 mi | 55 min | from £70 |
| Portsmouth | ~17.2 mi | 35 min | from £50 |
| Slough | ~61.0 mi | 1h 30m | from £110 |
| Southampton | ~6.4 mi | 20 min | from £50 |
| Winchester | ~13.4 mi | 30 min | from £50 |
Saloon prices shown; estates, 6-seat MPVs and V Class minibuses are available on every route. Click a town for the full breakdown.
Where we meet you
The Botley Road entrance, by the hotel side of the ground.
Botley Road is the only real way in and out, so on a full international day the exit queue runs 30 minutes. Getting in is normally straightforward via M27 J7, then A334 Botley Road; it is getting out afterwards that costs people time, which is why the return leg is worth booking at the same time.
Getting to The Ageas Bowl
The usual approach is M27 J7, then A334 Botley Road. We track the match schedule and set the pickup time around it rather than around a fixed clock, so a late finish or an early doors time is handled before the day.
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bags | from £50 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £50 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £50 |
| Minibus (V Class) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £66 |
Fares from the nearest pickup town. Your exact price depends on where you set off from.
The Ageas Bowl taxis - frequently asked questions
Where do taxis pick up at The Ageas Bowl?The Botley Road entrance, by the hotel side of the ground. Botley Road is the only real way in and out, so on a full international day the exit queue runs 30 minutes.
How much is a taxi to The Ageas Bowl?Fares start at £50 and depend on where you set off from. Every fare is fixed before you travel and covers tolls, waiting time and luggage.
Can you collect after the match finishes?Yes. Book the return at the same time and the driver is already waiting when you come out, which at The Ageas Bowl is the part that otherwise costs you an hour.
Do you have vehicles for groups going to The Ageas Bowl?Yes - 6-seat MPVs and V Class minibuses, and multiple vehicles kept together for larger parties.
What is the address of The Ageas Bowl?Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH.
EES and your airport transfer
How early should I get to a European airport for my flight home?
ABTA advises arriving at least two hours before departure, because the EES exit check can add time at busy airports.
My flight home might land late because of EES queues. What happens to my transfer?
Give your flight number when you book, so the driver can follow the actual landing time rather than the scheduled one.
How does EES affect the 90/180-day rule?
EES records every entry and exit digitally instead of relying on passport stamps, so days spent in the Schengen area are counted automatically and overstays are flagged.
Do I need ETIAS as well?
Not yet. ETIAS, the EU's separate online travel authorisation, has not launched, so there is nothing to apply for. The EU will announce a start date months in advance; until then, avoid websites that charge for it.
EES is the EU's digital border check for non-EU travellers, fully in use since April 2026. It is not a visa. Checked September 2026; rules can change, so see the EU Travel to Europe site before you travel.