Luggage handled
Between the The Ampersand lobby and the concourse, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The Ampersand to Waterloo Station · Hotel route
The Ampersand to Waterloo Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Ampersand Hotel and Waterloo Station — 4 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromThe Ampersand
ToWaterloo Station
Distance4 miles
Journey10–20 min
Instant fixed price
The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, SW7 3ERWaterloo Station
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£47 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£54 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£98 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£62 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£72 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£129 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 on the concourse at Waterloo Station with a name board, your train 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.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the South Kensington approach and the Waterloo Station pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Train tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Pick your class
The Ampersand to Waterloo Station from £47.
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
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Ampersand or a name-board meet at Waterloo Station
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- Real-time train 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 Waterloo Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Ampersand to Waterloo Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | No name board at Waterloo Station; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Before you travel
Good to know about The Ampersand to Waterloo Station.
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.
Timing
The 4-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
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 essentials
The Ampersand to Waterloo Station at a glance.
- Route
- The Ampersand ↔ Waterloo Station
- Distance
- 4 miles
- Typical journey
- 10–20 min
- Saloon from
- £47
- Tracking
- Train 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 Waterloo Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the car from The Ampersand to Waterloo Station cost?
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.
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 Waterloo Station?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — 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 10–20 min. 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.
“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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