Luggage handled
Between the Chewton Glen lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Chewton Glen to Dover Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Chewton Glen and Dover Cruise Port — 150 miles, typically 2h 55–4h 05, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

How it works
Travelling to Chewton Glen, your driver meets you at the Dover Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: the drive arrives between rhododendrons at the walled entrance court — treehouse guests are run to their ladders by the estate’s buggies.
Between the Chewton Glen lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
A named chauffeur with your board at Dover Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Chewton Glen — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Cars & capacity
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 | £320 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £235 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £325 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £205 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £260 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £360 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Chewton Glen to Dover Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 55–4h 05 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 55–4h 05 | Surge pricing | No name board at Dover Cruise Port; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 55–4h 05 | Fixed from £320 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Local knowledge
Southampton’s cruise terminals are 40 minutes away — a Chewton Glen night before embarkation outclasses every port hotel afloat or ashore.
The nearest station to Chewton Glen is the nearest mainline station — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Dover Cruise Port.
The 150-mile run typically takes 2h 55–4h 05. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The drive arrives between rhododendrons at the walled entrance court — treehouse guests are run to their ladders by the estate’s buggies.
Quick facts
Good to know
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £320 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
The drive arrives between rhododendrons at the walled entrance court — treehouse guests are run to their ladders by the estate’s buggies.
The drive is typically 2h 55–4h 05. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
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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