Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Dover Cruise Port, and a car at the door at The Connaught — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port · Hotel route
The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Connaught and Dover Cruise Port — 80 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Connaught
ToDover Cruise Port
Distance80 miles
Journey2h 20–3h 20
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Connaught, your driver meets you at the Dover Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: carlos Place curves privately past the front door, and the hotel’s doormen manage the kerb — your chauffeur is signalled in the moment you appear.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Mayfair approach and the Dover Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Both directions, one price
The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £170 holds either way.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Cars & capacity
The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port from £170.
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 | £170 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £70 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £65 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £80 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £110 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Connaught or a name-board meet at Dover Cruise Port
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- Real-time sailing tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Free child and booster seats on request
- 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 sixteen-seat minibus, 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.
Compare the options
Getting to & from The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 20 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 20 | Fixed from £170 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Local knowledge
Good to know about The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port.
Timing
The 80-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
At the hotel end
Carlos Place curves privately past the front door, and the hotel’s doormen manage the kerb — your chauffeur is signalled in the moment you appear.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Local knowledge
The Mount Street shopping run — an hour with the car waiting between stops — is the booking Connaught guests make most after airport transfers.
Quick facts
The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- The Connaught ↔ Dover Cruise Port
- Distance
- 80 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 20–3h 20
- Saloon from
- £170
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Good to know
The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
How much is a chauffeur from The Connaught to Dover Cruise Port?
From £170 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 Dover Cruise Port?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Connaught end?
Carlos Place curves privately past the front door, and the hotel’s doormen manage the kerb — your chauffeur is signalled in the moment you appear.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 2h 20–3h 20. 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.
“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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