Both directions, one price
Blakes to Paddington Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £45 holds either way.
Blakes to Paddington Station · Hotel route
Blakes to Paddington Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Blakes Hotel and Paddington Station — 3 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromBlakes
ToPaddington Station
Distance3 miles
Journey10–20 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to Blakes, your driver meets you on the concourse at Paddington 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.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Paddington Station, and a car at the door at Blakes — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Train tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
The fleet
Blakes to Paddington 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 Paddington 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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from Blakes to Paddington Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Blakes to Paddington Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £45 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Good to know about Blakes to Paddington Station.
Timing
The 3-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
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.
At a glance
Blakes to Paddington Station at a glance.
- Route
- Blakes ↔ Paddington Station
- Distance
- 3 miles
- Typical journey
- 10–20 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
Your questions
Blakes to Paddington Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What does the car from Blakes to Paddington Station cost?
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.
Could the fare go up if the roads are bad?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
How do I find my chauffeur at Paddington Station?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the Blakes 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.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 10–20 min. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Do you cover the journey back too?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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