We watch the flight
Landing into London? We meet you in arrivals with a board and bring you to St James’ Court on the real arrival time, an hour of waiting built in.
St James’ Court · 5-star hotel
St James’ Court
transfers.
Chauffeur transfers for St James’ Court — Buckingham Gate’s courtyard classic, met at the fountain gates.
AreaWestminster
Address54 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF
Heathrow17 miles · 45 min–1h
Nearest landmarkBuckingham Palace
Instant fixed price
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, 54 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AFHeathrow Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£63 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£71 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£129 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£81 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£93 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£149 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★From 14 TripAdvisor reviews
60 minFree wait on airport pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
Met at the door, settled in advance.
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
No meter, ever
Airport, station or cruise terminal, the fare is agreed before you set off — tolls and London charges already counted in.
Executive standard
Clean, current, unbranded cars and chauffeurs who understand that the best service is the kind you barely notice.
Met at the door
Your chauffeur stands at St James’ Court exactly where the doormen expect pre-booked cars — no circling the block, no phone tag, no scanning the rank.
Cars & capacity
St James’ Court 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.
- A vetted, TfL-licensed chauffeur — punctual, discreet and professional
- One fixed fare, settled before you travel — never a meter
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Luggage handled between the lobby and the boot
- An immaculate, discreet vehicle refreshed between every journey
- A full hour of free waiting built into every airport collection
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
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Tell us your journey
Your date, time and destination — online in a minute, by phone, or through the St James’ Court concierge.
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Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive van — the fixed price is shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a stop en route — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
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Confirm and relax
You receive your driver’s name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Compare the options
Getting to & from St James’ Court.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St James’ Court.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel doorman taxi | When one appears | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; airport runs at the meter’s mercy |
| Rideshare app | Varies | Surge pricing | No name board, and the price climbs when you need it most |
| Public transport | Longest | Cheapest | Cheapest on paper, once you forget the cases and the changes |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | Scheduled to you | Fixed in advance | Met at the door, luggage handled, one clear price |
Local knowledge
Good to know about St James’ Court.
Getting the hour right
State occasions close Buckingham Gate with little notice — on ceremonial days we collect from Petty France and the concierge walks you through.
The inbound leg
Flying in, your chauffeur meets you in arrivals with a name board, tracks the flight, and delivers you to St James’ Court rested — 60 minutes of airport waiting always included.
Best departure times
For London City, the road runs freest early — before the morning build-up and after the evening one. Tell us the flight and we’ll name the pickup time rather than leave you guessing.
Tolls & charges
The hotel is inside the Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones, so both are already in your fixed price — which is not the case with every quote you’ll be given.
If you’d rather take the train
The closest station is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus. Handy for a light, single trip; less so with cases or a tight connection, which is where the door-to-door car earns its keep.
Billed to the room
Happy to work directly with the St James’ Court concierge — standing arrangements, account billing and repeat bookings for regular guests are all straightforward.
Getting to and from St James’ Court
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel has anchored Westminster since 1902, known above all for its Edwardian courtyard and Michelin-starred Quilon. A hotel held to that standard deserves a journey that matches it — which is exactly what a car booked ahead provides: a named driver, a price fixed before you travel, and none of the kerbside app roulette that can undo an otherwise faultless stay.
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach. Allow roughly 45 min–1h to Heathrow outside the peaks, with fixed fares to Gatwick, City, Luton, Stansted, St Pancras and the cruise ports besides. Coming the other way, we follow the flight from the moment it leaves, meet you in the hall with your name, and keep the meter-free clock stopped for sixty minutes while you clear customs.
State occasions close Buckingham Gate with little notice — on ceremonial days we collect from Petty France and the concierge walks you through. That's the whole of it: agree the fare, forget the meter, and let the driver mind the route while you mind the day. Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, Westminster Cathedral all sit within easy reach, and an hourly booking turns them into an afternoon rather than three separate fares.
Onward journeys
From St James’ Court to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
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| Heathrow Airport | 45 min–1h | £63 |
| Gatwick Airport | 1h 10–1h 35 | £100 |
| Stansted Airport | 1h 25–2h | £126 |
| Luton Airport | 1h 20–1h 55 | £112 |
| London City Airport | 20–30 min | £55 |
| Farnborough Airport | 1h 25–2h | £111 |
| Biggin Hill Airport | 45 min–1h | £61 |
| St Pancras International | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Paddington Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Victoria Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Euston Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| King's Cross Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Waterloo Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Liverpool Street Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Southampton Cruise Port | 2h 20–3h 15 | £192 |
| Dover Cruise Port | 2h 20–3h 20 | £181 |
| Harwich Cruise Terminal | 2h 30–3h 30 | £184 |
| Eurotunnel Folkestone | 2h 10–3h 05 | £166 |
Popular transfers
St James’ Court transfer guides.
St James’ Court ↔ Biggin Hill AirportSt James’ Court ↔ Dover Cruise PortSt James’ Court ↔ Eurotunnel FolkestoneSt James’ Court ↔ Euston StationSt James’ Court ↔ Farnborough AirportSt James’ Court ↔ Gatwick AirportSt James’ Court ↔ Harwich Cruise TerminalSt James’ Court ↔ Heathrow AirportSt James’ Court ↔ King S Cross StationSt James’ Court ↔ Liverpool Street StationSt James’ Court ↔ London City AirportSt James’ Court ↔ Luton AirportSt James’ Court ↔ Paddington StationSt James’ Court ↔ Southampton Cruise PortSt James’ Court ↔ St Pancras InternationalSt James’ Court ↔ Stansted AirportSt James’ Court ↔ Victoria StationSt James’ Court ↔ Waterloo Station
Quick facts
St James’ Court at a glance.
- Hotel
- St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel
- Area
- Westminster
- Address
- 54 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF
- Established
- 1902
- Known for
- its Edwardian courtyard and Michelin-starred Quilon
- Nearest Underground
- Green Park and Piccadilly Circus
- Heathrow
- 17 miles
- Gatwick
- 27 miles
What's the fixed fare from St James’ Court to the airport?
Heathrow is £100 in a saloon, Gatwick £100. What makes it worth booking isn't only the number but that it holds — traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our risk to carry, not a surprise on your bill.
Which entrance should I use at St James’ Court?
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
What about getting to the Eurostar?
St Pancras is a fixed £47 from St James’ Court, luggage carried kerb to concourse — the part the Underground never manages. We aim you at the check-in cut-off, not the departure time.
Will I be charged extra for the Congestion Charge or ULEZ?
Yes — being central, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ apply, and both are baked into the fixed price. Worth comparing against quotes that quietly add them at the end.
Which cars can I choose from?
Plenty of choice. If it's an impression that matters — a client, an occasion — the Executive does it; for everyday comfort the Executive is ideal. Tell us the day and we'll suggest the right one.
Why book a car rather than take the tube?
Green Park and Piccadilly Circus is closest on foot. The tube's fine unladen, but hauling luggage down to a platform, changing once or twice, then queuing for a cab at the far end rarely saves the time it promises — which is the gap the car fills.
Can the hotel concierge arrange this for me?
Either works. Concierge teams book us daily; equally you can book online or on 020 8742 2888 and tell the desk a P5 car is expected — the doormen take it from there.
“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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