Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Cavendish to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Cavendish London and Southampton Cruise Port — 78 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 15, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

How it works
Travelling to The Cavendish, your driver meets you at the Southampton Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: jermyn Street’s kerb outside the hotel is short-stay but workable; your driver times arrival to your call down from the lobby.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
The Cavendish to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £165 holds either way.
Our drivers know the St James’s approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Cars & capacity
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £165 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £110 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £70 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £85 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £120 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, 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 Cavendish to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | Surge pricing | No name board at Southampton Cruise Port; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 15 | Fixed from £165 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Local knowledge
The 78-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 15. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Piccadilly is one-way eastbound here — westbound airport runs loop via St James’s Street, which adds ninety seconds, not ten minutes.
Jermyn Street’s kerb outside the hotel is short-stay but workable; your driver times arrival to your call down from the lobby.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Quick facts
Good to know
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £165 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.
Jermyn Street’s kerb outside the hotel is short-stay but workable; your driver times arrival to your call down from the lobby.
The drive is typically 2h 20–3h 15. 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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