Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at King's Cross Station, and a car at the door at The Draycott — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Draycott to King's Cross Station · Hotel route
The Draycott to King's Cross Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Draycott Hotel and King's Cross Station — 5 miles, typically 15–25 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromThe Draycott
ToKing's Cross Station
Distance5 miles
Journey15–25 min
Instant fixed price
The Draycott Hotel, 26 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RPKing'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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45 minFree wait on pickups
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How it works
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Draycott, 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: cadogan Gardens wraps its private square with quiet kerbs — cars wait at the hotel railings, and residents’ permits never trouble a moving pickup.
Luggage handled
Between the The Draycott lobby and the concourse, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Train tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Cars & capacity
The Draycott 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 Draycott 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.
Compare the options
Getting to & from The Draycott to King's Cross Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Draycott to King's Cross Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 15–25 min | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 15–25 min | Surge pricing | No name board at King's Cross Station; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 15–25 min | Fixed from £47 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Local knowledge
Good to know about The Draycott to King's Cross Station.
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 rail alternative
The nearest station to The Draycott is Sloane Square (District, Circle) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for King's Cross Station.
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 5-mile run typically takes 15–25 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Quick facts
The Draycott to King's Cross Station at a glance.
- Route
- The Draycott ↔ King's Cross Station
- Distance
- 5 miles
- Typical journey
- 15–25 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
Good to know
The Draycott to King's Cross Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What's the fixed fare between The Draycott and 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 Draycott end?
Cadogan Gardens wraps its private square with quiet kerbs — cars wait at the hotel railings, and residents’ permits never trouble a moving pickup.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 15–25 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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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