Luggage handled
Between the Kimpton Fitzroy lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Kimpton Fitzroy to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Kimpton Fitzroy London and Southampton Cruise Port — 80 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
Kimpton Fitzroy London, 1-8 Russell Square, WC1B 5BESouthampton Cruise Port
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Your journey
Travelling to Kimpton Fitzroy, 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 hotel’s Russell Square frontage keeps a generous set-down bay — cars load beneath the carved façade with the square’s planes for shade.
Between the Kimpton Fitzroy lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Kimpton Fitzroy — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Our drivers know the Bloomsbury approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Pick your class
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £198 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £225 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £328 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £251 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £283 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £407 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to 8-seat van, 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 Kimpton Fitzroy to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 20 | 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 20 | Fixed from £198 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Before you travel
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The 80-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The hotel’s Russell Square frontage keeps a generous set-down bay — cars load beneath the carved façade with the square’s planes for shade.
Eurostar mornings from here are a five-minute run — guests regularly leave the hotel forty minutes before their train and make it with coffee time.
The essentials
Ask us anything
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £198 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 hotel’s Russell Square frontage keeps a generous set-down bay — cars load beneath the carved façade with the square’s planes for shade.
The drive is typically 2h 20–3h 20. 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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