Known both ends
Our drivers know the Whitehall approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Raffles London at The OWO 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.
FromRaffles at The OWO
ToSouthampton Cruise Port
Distance78 miles
Journey2h 20–3h 15
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to Raffles at The OWO, 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: cars draw into Whitehall Place at the hotel’s dedicated entrance rather than Whitehall itself — quieter, and clear of the ceremonial route.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Raffles at The OWO — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
The fleet
Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port from £165.
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 | £80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £110 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £70 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £85 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £120 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at Raffles at The OWO or a name-board meet at Southampton Cruise Port
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- Real-time sailing tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Free child and booster seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
Getting to & from Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 15 | Fixed from £165 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
Good to know about Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
At the hotel end
Cars draw into Whitehall Place at the hotel’s dedicated entrance rather than Whitehall itself — quieter, and clear of the ceremonial route.
Local knowledge
State occasions close Whitehall several times a year; we track the ceremonial calendar and re-route via the Embankment automatically on those mornings.
Timing
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.
At a glance
Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- Raffles at The OWO ↔ Southampton Cruise Port
- Distance
- 78 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 20–3h 15
- Saloon from
- £165
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
How much is a chauffeur from Raffles at The OWO to Southampton Cruise Port?
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.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be at Southampton Cruise Port?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at Raffles at The OWO?
Cars draw into Whitehall Place at the hotel’s dedicated entrance rather than Whitehall itself — quieter, and clear of the ceremonial route.
What time should the driver collect me?
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.
Can I book a return as well?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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