Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
ME London to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between ME London and Southampton Cruise Port — 79 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
ME London, 336-337 Strand, WC2R 1HASouthampton Cruise Port
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
Travelling to ME London, 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 Aldwych crescent gives the cleaner stop; your chauffeur waits by the theatre side and the doorman signals your descent from the lobby.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Between the ME London 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 ME London — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Our drivers know the Strand 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. 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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £197 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £224 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £326 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £250 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £282 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £406 |
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.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for ME London 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 | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 20 | Fixed from £197 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
The nearest station to ME London is Covent Garden and Charing Cross — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
The Aldwych crescent gives the cleaner stop; your chauffeur waits by the theatre side and the doorman signals your descent from the lobby.
The Aldwych one-way loop reversed in 2021 and still confuses satnavs; our drivers hold the current layout, which saves a lap of Kingsway.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £197 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 Aldwych crescent gives the cleaner stop; your chauffeur waits by the theatre side and the doorman signals your descent from the lobby.
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.
“I use P5 Chauffeurs every time I fly into and out of London. I'm impressed by their reliability, punctuality, and all-around professionalism. P5 is always my first choice.”
ME London to Southampton Cruise Port · Fixed Prices · 24/7