Both directions, one price
The Capital to King's Cross Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £47 holds either way.
The Capital to King's Cross Station · Hotel route
The Capital to King's Cross Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Capital Hotel and King's Cross Station — 4 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromThe Capital
ToKing's Cross Station
Distance4 miles
Journey10–20 min
Instant fixed price
The Capital Hotel, 22-24 Basil Street, SW3 1ATKing's Cross 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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What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Capital, your driver meets you on the concourse at King's Cross Station with a name board, your train 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.
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 Knightsbridge approach and the King's Cross Station pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Luggage handled
Between the The Capital lobby and the concourse, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The fleet
The Capital to King's Cross 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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| 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 Capital or a name-board meet at King's Cross 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
Four steps
to a waiting car.
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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Capital to King's Cross Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Capital to King's Cross Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | 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 | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Capital to King's Cross Station.
Local knowledge
Harrods is a one-minute walk; guests who shop serious let our driver collect the green bags from Door 10 while they finish coffee.
At the hotel end
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
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.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Capital is Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for King's Cross Station.
At a glance
The Capital to King's Cross Station at a glance.
- Route
- The Capital ↔ King's Cross 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
Your questions
The Capital to King's Cross Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from The Capital to King's Cross Station?
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.
Could the fare go up if the roads are bad?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
How do I find my chauffeur at King's Cross Station?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Capital end?
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
How long should I allow?
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.
Do you cover the journey back too?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
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