Both directions, one price
Cliveden to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £130 holds either way.
Cliveden to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Cliveden House and Southampton Cruise Port — 60 miles, typically 1h 25–2h, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

What to expect
Travelling to Cliveden, 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: the drive from the gatehouse to the front steps takes three unhurried minutes; your chauffeur delivers you to the fountain circle itself.
Cliveden to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £130 holds either way.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Our drivers know the Taplow, Berkshire approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The fleet
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 | £130 |
| 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.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Cliveden to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 25–2h | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 1h 25–2h | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 25–2h | Fixed from £130 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
The 60-mile run typically takes 1h 25–2h. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The drive from the gatehouse to the front steps takes three unhurried minutes; your chauffeur delivers you to the fountain circle itself.
The nearest station to Cliveden is the nearest mainline station — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £130 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 from the gatehouse to the front steps takes three unhurried minutes; your chauffeur delivers you to the fountain circle itself.
The drive is typically 1h 25–2h. 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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