Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at King's Cross Station, and a car at the door at The Clermont — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Clermont to King's Cross Station · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Clermont, Charing Cross and King's Cross Station — 2 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
The Clermont, Charing Cross, The Strand, WC2N 5HXKing's Cross Station
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 Clermont, 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: the station forecourt off the Strand doubles as the hotel’s drive — pre-booked cars pull in under the Eleanor Cross and load in shelter.
A named chauffeur with your board at King's Cross Station, and a car at the door at The Clermont — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Our drivers know the Charing Cross approach and the King's Cross Station pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
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 | £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
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 Clermont 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 | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
The 2-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
The nearest station to The Clermont is Covent Garden and Charing Cross — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for King's Cross Station.
The station forecourt off the Strand doubles as the hotel’s drive — pre-booked cars pull in under the Eleanor Cross and load in shelter.
Trafalgar Square events spill to this corner several times a year; our drivers reroute via Northumberland Avenue without being asked.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
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.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
The station forecourt off the Strand doubles as the hotel’s drive — pre-booked cars pull in under the Eleanor Cross and load in shelter.
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.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
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