Luggage handled
Between the Shangri-La The Shard lobby and the concourse, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station · Hotel route
Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Shangri-La The Shard, London and Paddington Station — 5 miles, typically 15–25 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromShangri-La The Shard
ToPaddington Station
Distance5 miles
Journey15–25 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★From 14 TripAdvisor reviews
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
Your journey
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to Shangri-La The Shard, your driver meets you on the concourse at Paddington Station with a name board, your train tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: the hotel’s own entrance sits on St Thomas Street, separate from the Shard’s office lobby — your chauffeur waits there, not in the London Bridge drop-off scrum.
Train tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the London Bridge approach and the Paddington Station pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Both directions, one price
Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £47 holds either way.
Pick your class
Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station from £47.
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 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at Shangri-La The Shard or a name-board meet at Paddington Station
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- Real-time train tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- 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 8-seat van, 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.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 15–25 min | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 15–25 min | 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 | 15–25 min | Fixed from £47 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Before you travel
Good to know about Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station.
Local knowledge
Gatwick is this hotel’s quiet advantage: straight down through Bermondsey to the A23/M23, often under an hour, no river crossing at all.
At the hotel end
The hotel’s own entrance sits on St Thomas Street, separate from the Shard’s office lobby — your chauffeur waits there, not in the London Bridge drop-off scrum.
Timing
The 5-mile run typically takes 15–25 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The essentials
Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station at a glance.
- Route
- Shangri-La The Shard ↔ Paddington Station
- Distance
- 5 miles
- Typical journey
- 15–25 min
- Saloon from
- £47
- Tracking
- Train tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Ask us anything
Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from Shangri-La The Shard to Paddington Station?
From £47 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Could the fare go up if the roads are bad?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
How do I find my chauffeur at Paddington Station?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the Shangri-La The Shard end?
The hotel’s own entrance sits on St Thomas Street, separate from the Shard’s office lobby — your chauffeur waits there, not in the London Bridge drop-off scrum.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 15–25 min. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Do you cover the journey back too?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“He picked us up on time and was so helpful with all our luggage… He took us all over the countryside to the most amazing small villages. A 5-star experience from top to bottom!”
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