Known both ends
Our drivers know the Chelsea approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Draycott to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
The Draycott to Southampton Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Draycott Hotel and Southampton Cruise Port — 76 miles, typically 2h 15–3h 15, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Draycott
ToSouthampton Cruise Port
Distance76 miles
Journey2h 15–3h 15
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 Southampton 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.
Luggage handled
Between the The Draycott lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at The Draycott — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Pick your class
The Draycott to Southampton Cruise Port from £165.
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 | £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 Southampton 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 Southampton Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Draycott to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 15–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 15–3h 15 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 15–3h 15 | Fixed from £165 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
Good to know about The Draycott to Southampton Cruise Port.
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
Peter Jones and the King’s Road start ninety seconds away — the hourly car with boot space is the Draycott guest’s standing order.
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.
Timing
The 76-mile run typically takes 2h 15–3h 15. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The essentials
The Draycott to Southampton Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- The Draycott ↔ Southampton Cruise Port
- Distance
- 76 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 15–3h 15
- Saloon from
- £165
- 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 Southampton Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
How much is a chauffeur from The Draycott to Southampton Cruise Port?
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.
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 Southampton 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 15–3h 15. 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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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