Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Chiltern Firehouse to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Chiltern Firehouse and Southampton Cruise Port — 78 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 15, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Your journey
Travelling to Chiltern Firehouse, your driver meets you at the Southampton Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: chiltern Street stays calm even when the restaurant is full; cars wait opposite the fire-station doors, and the host team knows to look for a P5 board.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Chiltern Firehouse to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £165 holds either way.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Chiltern Firehouse — 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.
Pick your class
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 | £165 |
| 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
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.
Ways to travel
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Chiltern Firehouse to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | Surge pricing | No name board at Southampton Cruise Port; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 15 | Fixed from £165 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Before you travel
Chiltern Street stays calm even when the restaurant is full; cars wait opposite the fire-station doors, and the host team knows to look for a P5 board.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The 78-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 15. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The nearest station to Chiltern Firehouse is Bond Street and Marble Arch — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
The essentials
Ask us anything
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £165 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.
Chiltern Street stays calm even when the restaurant is full; cars wait opposite the fire-station doors, and the host team knows to look for a P5 board.
The drive is typically 2h 20–3h 15. 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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
Chiltern Firehouse to Southampton Cruise Port · Fixed Prices · 24/7