Both directions, one price
St Martins Lane to King's Cross Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £47 holds either way.
St Martins Lane to King's Cross Station · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between St Martins Lane and King's Cross Station — 2 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
St Martins Lane, 45 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4HXKing's Cross Station
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
How it works
Travelling to St Martins Lane, your driver meets you on the concourse at King's Cross Station with a name board, your train tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: st Martin’s Lane pauses cars outside the hotel’s yellow-lit doors; on opera nights the driver holds on New Row until you appear.
St Martins Lane to King's Cross Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £47 holds either way.
Our drivers know the Covent Garden approach and the King's Cross Station pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
A named chauffeur with your board at King's Cross Station, and a car at the door at St Martins Lane — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Cars & capacity
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 | £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
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St Martins Lane to King's Cross Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 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 | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Local knowledge
St Martin’s Lane pauses cars outside the hotel’s yellow-lit doors; on opera nights the driver holds on New Row until you appear.
The English National Opera is next door — curtain-plus-fifteen is the pickup that works, and we track overruns on the night.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The 2-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Quick facts
Good to know
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
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.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
St Martin’s Lane pauses cars outside the hotel’s yellow-lit doors; on opera nights the driver holds on New Row until you appear.
The drive is typically 10–20 min. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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