Both directions, one price
Blakes to King's Cross Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £45 holds either way.
Blakes to King's Cross Station · Hotel route
Blakes to King's Cross Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Blakes Hotel and King's Cross Station — 5 miles, typically 15–25 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromBlakes
ToKing's Cross Station
Distance5 miles
Journey15–25 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to Blakes, your driver meets you on the concourse at King's Cross Station with a name board, your train tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: roland Gardens is narrow and residential; your chauffeur arrives two minutes early, waits with the engine off, and loads quickly out of neighbourly courtesy.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the South Kensington approach and the King's Cross Station pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at King's Cross Station, and a car at the door at Blakes — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Choose your car
Blakes to King's Cross Station from £45.
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £45 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £70 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £65 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £80 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £110 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at Blakes or a name-board meet at King's Cross Station
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- Real-time train tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Free child and booster seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from Blakes to King's Cross Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Blakes to King's Cross Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 15–25 min | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 15–25 min | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 15–25 min | Fixed from £45 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Worth knowing
Good to know about Blakes to King's Cross Station.
Local knowledge
Blakes hides ten minutes from both the V&A and the King’s Road; an hourly car turns one address into the whole borough.
At the hotel end
Roland Gardens is narrow and residential; your chauffeur arrives two minutes early, waits with the engine off, and loads quickly out of neighbourly courtesy.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to Blakes is Sloane Square (District, Circle) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for King's Cross Station.
Details
Blakes to King's Cross Station at a glance.
- Route
- Blakes ↔ King's Cross Station
- Distance
- 5 miles
- Typical journey
- 15–25 min
- Saloon from
- £45
- Tracking
- Train tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Common questions
Blakes to King's Cross Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
How much is a chauffeur from Blakes to King's Cross Station?
From £45 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be at King's Cross Station?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at Blakes?
Roland Gardens is narrow and residential; your chauffeur arrives two minutes early, waits with the engine off, and loads quickly out of neighbourly courtesy.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 15–25 min. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Can I book a return as well?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“He picked us up on time and was so helpful with all our luggage… He took us all over the countryside to the most amazing small villages. A 5-star experience from top to bottom!”
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