Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Capital to Harwich Cruise Terminal · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Capital Hotel and Harwich Cruise Terminal — 86 miles, typically 2h 30–3h 30, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
The Capital Hotel, 22-24 Basil Street, SW3 1ATHarwich Cruise Terminal
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
How it works
Travelling to The Capital, 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: basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Our drivers know the Knightsbridge approach and the Harwich Cruise Terminal pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
A named chauffeur with your board at Harwich Cruise Terminal, and a car at the door at The Capital — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Capital to Harwich Cruise Terminal or the reverse — the fixed fare from £186 holds either way.
Cars & capacity
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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £186 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £213 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £310 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £238 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £267 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £386 |
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.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Capital to Harwich Cruise Terminal.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 30–3h 30 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 30–3h 30 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 30–3h 30 | Fixed from £186 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Local knowledge
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
The 86-mile run typically takes 2h 30–3h 30. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Harrods is a one-minute walk; guests who shop serious let our driver collect the green bags from Door 10 while they finish coffee.
Quick facts
Good to know
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £186 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.
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
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.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
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