Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Holmes Hotel to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Holmes Hotel London 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.

How it works
Travelling to Holmes Hotel, 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: baker Street southbound offers a stopping bay steps from the door; northbound arrivals loop via Crawford Street, elementary once you know.
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.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Holmes Hotel — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Our drivers know the Marylebone approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
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 | £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.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Holmes Hotel to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | 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 | 2h 20–3h 15 | Fixed from £165 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Local knowledge
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The nearest station to Holmes Hotel is Bond Street and Marble Arch — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
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.
Baker Street southbound offers a stopping bay steps from the door; northbound arrivals loop via Crawford Street, elementary once you know.
Quick facts
Good to know
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.
Baker Street southbound offers a stopping bay steps from the door; northbound arrivals loop via Crawford Street, elementary once you know.
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.
“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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