Luggage handled
Between the The Draycott lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port · Hotel route
The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Draycott Hotel and Dover Cruise Port — 81 miles, typically 2h 25–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Draycott
ToDover Cruise Port
Distance81 miles
Journey2h 25–3h 20
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
Your journey
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Draycott, 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: cadogan Gardens wraps its private square with quiet kerbs — cars wait at the hotel railings, and residents’ permits never trouble a moving pickup.
Both directions, one price
The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £175 holds either way.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Pick your class
The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port from £175.
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 | £175 |
| 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 Draycott 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.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 25–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 25–3h 20 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 25–3h 20 | Fixed from £175 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
Good to know about The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port.
Local knowledge
Peter Jones and the King’s Road start ninety seconds away — the hourly car with boot space is the Draycott guest’s standing order.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Timing
The 81-mile run typically takes 2h 25–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
At the hotel end
Cadogan Gardens wraps its private square with quiet kerbs — cars wait at the hotel railings, and residents’ permits never trouble a moving pickup.
The essentials
The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- The Draycott ↔ Dover Cruise Port
- Distance
- 81 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 25–3h 20
- Saloon from
- £175
- 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
Ask us anything
The Draycott to Dover Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What's the fixed fare between The Draycott and Dover Cruise Port?
From £175 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be at Dover Cruise Port?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at The Draycott?
Cadogan Gardens wraps its private square with quiet kerbs — cars wait at the hotel railings, and residents’ permits never trouble a moving pickup.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 2h 25–3h 20. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Can I book a return as well?
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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