Known both ends
Our drivers know the South Kensington approach and the Eurotunnel Folkestone pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone · Hotel route
The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Ampersand Hotel and Eurotunnel Folkestone — 74 miles, typically 2h 15–3h 10, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Ampersand
ToEurotunnel Folkestone
Distance74 miles
Journey2h 15–3h 10
Instant fixed price
The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, SW7 3EREurotunnel Folkestone
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£170 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£192 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£277 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£215 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£242 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£345 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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Your journey
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Ampersand, 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: harrington Road’s kerb sits directly at the hotel door, a rare South Kensington convenience — mornings load in under a minute.
Luggage handled
Between the The Ampersand lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Pick your class
The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone from £170.
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 | £170 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £192 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £277 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £215 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £242 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £345 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Ampersand 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.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 15–3h 10 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 15–3h 10 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 15–3h 10 | Fixed from £170 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
Good to know about The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
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.
Local knowledge
Museum-bound families based here barely need the car locally — spend it instead on the Windsor or Warner Bros. day out with the boot full of snacks.
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 Eurotunnel Folkestone.
The essentials
The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone at a glance.
- Route
- The Ampersand ↔ Eurotunnel Folkestone
- Distance
- 74 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 15–3h 10
- Saloon from
- £170
- 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
Ask us anything
The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the car from The Ampersand to Eurotunnel Folkestone cost?
From £170 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be at Eurotunnel Folkestone?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at The Ampersand?
Harrington Road’s kerb sits directly at the hotel door, a rare South Kensington convenience — mornings load in under a minute.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 2h 15–3h 10. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Can I book a return as well?
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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