Known both ends
Our drivers know the St James’s approach and the Eurotunnel Folkestone pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone · Hotel route
Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Sofitel London St James and Eurotunnel Folkestone — 72 miles, typically 2h 10–3h 05, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromSofitel St James
ToEurotunnel Folkestone
Distance72 miles
Journey2h 10–3h 05
Instant fixed price
Sofitel London St James, 6 Waterloo Place, SW1Y 4ANEurotunnel Folkestone
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£166 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£189 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£270 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£211 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£238 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£338 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to Sofitel St James, your driver meets you at the Eurotunnel Folkestone passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: waterloo Place is generously wide and rarely jammed; cars wait directly outside the Regent Street St James’s corner entrance.
Luggage handled
Between the Sofitel St James lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Both directions, one price
Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone or the reverse — the fixed fare from £166 holds either way.
The fleet
Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone from £166.
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 | £166 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £189 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £270 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £211 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £238 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £338 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at Sofitel St James or a name-board meet at Eurotunnel Folkestone
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- Real-time sailing 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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 10–3h 05 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 10–3h 05 | Surge pricing | No name board at Eurotunnel Folkestone; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 10–3h 05 | Fixed from £166 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Good to know about Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
At the hotel end
Waterloo Place is generously wide and rarely jammed; cars wait directly outside the Regent Street St James’s corner entrance.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to Sofitel St James is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Eurotunnel Folkestone.
Local knowledge
The hotel sits inside the Congestion Charge zone — with P5 the charge is already in your fare, which is not true of every quote you’ll see.
At a glance
Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone at a glance.
- Route
- Sofitel St James ↔ Eurotunnel Folkestone
- Distance
- 72 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 10–3h 05
- Saloon from
- £166
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from Sofitel St James to Eurotunnel Folkestone?
From £166 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 Eurotunnel Folkestone?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the Sofitel St James end?
Waterloo Place is generously wide and rarely jammed; cars wait directly outside the Regent Street St James’s corner entrance.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 2h 10–3h 05. 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.
“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.”
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