Both directions, one price
Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £194 holds either way.
Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Sofitel London St James 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.
FromSofitel St James
ToSouthampton Cruise Port
Distance78 miles
Journey2h 20–3h 15
Instant fixed price
Sofitel London St James, 6 Waterloo Place, SW1Y 4ANSouthampton Cruise Port
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£194 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£220 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£316 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£246 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£277 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£395 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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45 minFree wait on pickups
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On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to Sofitel St James, 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: waterloo Place is generously wide and rarely jammed; cars wait directly outside the Regent Street St James’s corner entrance.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Sofitel St James — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
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.
Choose your car
Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port from £194.
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 | £194 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £220 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £316 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £246 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £277 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £395 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at Sofitel St James or a name-board meet at Southampton Cruise Port
- 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.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | Surge pricing | No name board at Southampton Cruise Port; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 15 | Fixed from £194 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Worth knowing
Good to know about Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port.
At the hotel end
Waterloo Place is generously wide and rarely jammed; cars wait directly outside the Regent Street St James’s corner entrance.
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.
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 Southampton Cruise Port.
Details
Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- Sofitel St James ↔ Southampton Cruise Port
- Distance
- 78 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 20–3h 15
- Saloon from
- £194
- 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
Common questions
Sofitel St James to Southampton Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What's the fixed fare between Sofitel St James and Southampton Cruise Port?
From £194 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 Sofitel St James?
Waterloo Place is generously wide and rarely jammed; cars wait directly outside the Regent Street St James’s corner entrance.
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.
“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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