Both directions, one price
St Martins Lane to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £196 holds either way.
St Martins Lane to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between St Martins Lane and Southampton Cruise Port — 79 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
St Martins Lane, 45 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4HXSouthampton Cruise Port
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Your journey
Travelling to St Martins Lane, 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: 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 Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £196 holds either way.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Our drivers know the Covent Garden approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Between the St Martins Lane lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Pick your class
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 | £196 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £222 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £324 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £248 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £280 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £403 |
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.
Ways to travel
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St Martins Lane to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 20 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 20 | Fixed from £196 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
The 79-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The English National Opera is next door — curtain-plus-fifteen is the pickup that works, and we track overruns on the night.
The nearest station to St Martins Lane is Covent Garden and Charing Cross — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
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 essentials
Ask us anything
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £196 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.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is 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 2h 20–3h 20. 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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