Known both ends
Our drivers know the South Kensington approach and the Dover Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port · Hotel route
The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Ampersand Hotel and Dover Cruise Port — 81 miles, typically 2h 25–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Ampersand
ToDover Cruise Port
Distance81 miles
Journey2h 25–3h 20
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Ampersand, your driver meets you at the Dover Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: harrington Road’s kerb sits directly at the hotel door, a rare South Kensington convenience — mornings load in under a minute.
Both directions, one price
The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £175 holds either way.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Dover Cruise Port, and a car at the door at The Ampersand — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Cars & capacity
The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port from £175.
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £175 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £70 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £65 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £80 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £110 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Ampersand or a name-board meet at Dover Cruise Port
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- Real-time sailing tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Free child and booster seats on request
- 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 sixteen-seat minibus, 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.
Compare the options
Getting to & from The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 25–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 25–3h 20 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 25–3h 20 | Fixed from £175 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Local knowledge
Good to know about The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Ampersand is Sloane Square (District, Circle) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Dover Cruise Port.
At the hotel end
Harrington Road’s kerb sits directly at the hotel door, a rare South Kensington convenience — mornings load in under a minute.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Timing
The 81-mile run typically takes 2h 25–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Quick facts
The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- The Ampersand ↔ Dover Cruise Port
- Distance
- 81 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 25–3h 20
- Saloon from
- £175
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Good to know
The Ampersand to Dover Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What's the fixed fare between The Ampersand and Dover Cruise Port?
From £175 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 Dover Cruise Port?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Ampersand end?
Harrington Road’s kerb sits directly at the hotel door, a rare South Kensington convenience — mornings load in under a minute.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 2h 25–3h 20. 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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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