Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Royal Garden to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Royal Garden Hotel and Southampton Cruise Port — 75 miles, typically 2h 15–3h 10, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PTSouthampton 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 Royal Garden, 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 keeps a genuine drive-in forecourt off the High Street — one of the easiest pickups in west London, even with a full luggage set.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Royal Garden — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Between the Royal Garden lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Royal Garden to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £187 holds either way.
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. 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 | £187 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £213 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £299 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £237 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £266 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £376 |
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 Royal Garden to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 15–3h 10 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 15–3h 10 | 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 10 | Fixed from £187 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
For Heathrow, the Cromwell Road–M4 run from this door is about as direct as London allows; 35 minutes is realistic off-peak.
The 75-mile run typically takes 2h 15–3h 10. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
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.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £187 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 15–3h 10. 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.”
Royal Garden Hotel to Southampton Cruise Port · Fixed Prices · 24/7