Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
The Bloomsbury to Harwich Cruise Terminal · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Bloomsbury and Harwich Cruise Terminal — 84 miles, typically 2h 25–3h 30, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
The Bloomsbury, 16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B 3NNHarwich Cruise Terminal
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
Travelling to The Bloomsbury, 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: great Russell Street’s kerb outside the hotel is shared with museum coaches by day — early and evening pickups are effortless; middays we stage on Adeline Place.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Between the The Bloomsbury lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The Bloomsbury to Harwich Cruise Terminal or the reverse — the fixed fare from £181 holds either way.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The fleet
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 | £181 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £207 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £297 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £230 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £259 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £371 |
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.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Bloomsbury to Harwich Cruise Terminal.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 25–3h 30 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 25–3h 30 | 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 25–3h 30 | Fixed from £181 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Great Russell Street’s kerb outside the hotel is shared with museum coaches by day — early and evening pickups are effortless; middays we stage on Adeline Place.
The 84-mile run typically takes 2h 25–3h 30. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The nearest station to The Bloomsbury is Russell Square and Holborn — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Harwich Cruise Terminal.
The Coral Room’s evenings run long and lovely — a pre-booked car home at your named hour outlasts every app surge in WC1.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £181 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.
Great Russell Street’s kerb outside the hotel is shared with museum coaches by day — early and evening pickups are effortless; middays we stage on Adeline Place.
The drive is typically 2h 25–3h 30. 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.
“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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