Luggage handled
Between the Royal Garden lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Royal Garden to Harwich Cruise Terminal · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Royal Garden Hotel and Harwich Cruise Terminal — 87 miles, typically 2h 30–3h 35, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Your journey
Travelling to Royal Garden, your driver meets you at the Harwich Cruise Terminal passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: the hotel keeps a genuine drive-in forecourt off the High Street — one of the easiest pickups in west London, even with a full luggage set.
Between the Royal Garden lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
A named chauffeur with your board at Harwich Cruise Terminal, and a car at the door at Royal Garden — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Royal Garden to Harwich Cruise Terminal or the reverse — the fixed fare from £185 holds either way.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Pick your class
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 | £185 |
| 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.
Ways to travel
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Royal Garden to Harwich Cruise Terminal.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 30–3h 35 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 30–3h 35 | 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 30–3h 35 | Fixed from £185 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Before you travel
The nearest station to Royal Garden is High Street Kensington and Gloucester Road — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Harwich Cruise Terminal.
For Heathrow, the Cromwell Road–M4 run from this door is about as direct as London allows; 35 minutes is realistic off-peak.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The hotel keeps a genuine drive-in forecourt off the High Street — one of the easiest pickups in west London, even with a full luggage set.
The essentials
Ask us anything
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £185 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 keeps a genuine drive-in forecourt off the High Street — one of the easiest pickups in west London, even with a full luggage set.
The drive is typically 2h 30–3h 35. 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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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