Known both ends
Our drivers know the Knightsbridge approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Mandarin Oriental to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and Southampton Cruise Port — 76 miles, typically 2h 15–3h 15, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

What to expect
Travelling to Mandarin Oriental, 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 has two faces: the Knightsbridge forecourt for arrivals, and the Hyde Park side for guests who prefer to slip out the back — tell us which you favour.
Our drivers know the Knightsbridge approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Between the Mandarin Oriental lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Mandarin Oriental to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £165 holds either way.
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 | £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.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Mandarin Oriental to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 15–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 15–3h 15 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 15–3h 15 | Fixed from £165 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
The hotel has two faces: the Knightsbridge forecourt for arrivals, and the Hyde Park side for guests who prefer to slip out the back — tell us which you favour.
Harvey Nichols and Harrods are both within five minutes; many guests book the car by the hour on shopping afternoons and let the boot do the carrying.
The 76-mile run typically takes 2h 15–3h 15. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The nearest station to Mandarin Oriental is Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line) — 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 £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.
The hotel has two faces: the Knightsbridge forecourt for arrivals, and the Hyde Park side for guests who prefer to slip out the back — tell us which you favour.
The drive is typically 2h 15–3h 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.
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