Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Eurotunnel Folkestone, and a car at the door at St James’ Court — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
St James’ Court to Eurotunnel Folkestone · Hotel route
St James’ Court to Eurotunnel Folkestone
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel 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.
FromSt James’ Court
ToEurotunnel Folkestone
Distance72 miles
Journey2h 10–3h 05
Instant fixed price
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, 54 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AFEurotunnel 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£269 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£237 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£337 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 St James’ Court, 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: buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Luggage handled
Between the St James’ Court lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The fleet
St James’ Court 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. 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 | £166 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £189 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £269 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £211 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £237 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £337 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at St James’ Court 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
Your booking,
step by step.
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 St James’ Court to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St James’ Court to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 10–3h 05 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 10–3h 05 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 10–3h 05 | Fixed from £166 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Good to know about St James’ Court to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
Local knowledge
State occasions close Buckingham Gate with little notice — on ceremonial days we collect from Petty France and the concierge walks you through.
At the hotel end
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
Timing
The 72-mile run typically takes 2h 10–3h 05. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to St James’ Court is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Eurotunnel Folkestone.
At a glance
St James’ Court to Eurotunnel Folkestone at a glance.
- Route
- St James’ Court ↔ 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
St James’ Court to Eurotunnel Folkestone
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What's the fixed fare between St James’ Court and 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 St James’ Court end?
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
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.
“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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