Luggage handled
Between the The Athenaeum lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal · Hotel route
The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences and Harwich Cruise Terminal — 85 miles, typically 2h 30–3h 30, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Athenaeum
ToHarwich Cruise Terminal
Distance85 miles
Journey2h 30–3h 30
Instant fixed price
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, 116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJHarwich Cruise Terminal
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£184 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£209 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£301 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£234 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£263 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£376 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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On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Athenaeum, your driver meets you at the Harwich Cruise Terminal passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: the hotel’s lay-by on Piccadilly westbound takes pre-booked cars directly; the living wall makes it the easiest doorway on the street to spot.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Harwich Cruise Terminal, and a car at the door at The Athenaeum — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Both directions, one price
The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal or the reverse — the fixed fare from £184 holds either way.
Choose your car
The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal from £184.
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 | £184 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £209 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £301 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £234 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £263 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £376 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Athenaeum or a name-board meet at Harwich Cruise Terminal
- 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.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 30–3h 30 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 30–3h 30 | 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 30–3h 30 | Fixed from £184 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Worth knowing
Good to know about The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Athenaeum is Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Harwich Cruise Terminal.
At the hotel end
The hotel’s lay-by on Piccadilly westbound takes pre-booked cars directly; the living wall makes it the easiest doorway on the street to spot.
Timing
The 85-mile run typically takes 2h 30–3h 30. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Details
The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal at a glance.
- Route
- The Athenaeum ↔ Harwich Cruise Terminal
- Distance
- 85 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 30–3h 30
- Saloon from
- £184
- 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
Common questions
The Athenaeum to Harwich Cruise Terminal
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What's the fixed fare between The Athenaeum and Harwich Cruise Terminal?
From £184 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 Harwich Cruise Terminal?
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 Athenaeum?
The hotel’s lay-by on Piccadilly westbound takes pre-booked cars directly; the living wall makes it the easiest doorway on the street to spot.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 2h 30–3h 30. 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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