Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at The Franklin — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Franklin London 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 Franklin
ToSouthampton Cruise Port
Distance76 miles
Journey2h 15–3h 15
Instant fixed price
The Franklin London, 22-28 Egerton Gardens, SW3 2DBSouthampton Cruise Port
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£189 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£215 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£307 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£240 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£269 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£384 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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What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Franklin, 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: egerton Gardens is residential and unhurried — the car waits at the door, and luggage crosses ten feet of pavement, no more.
Both directions, one price
The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £189 holds either way.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Knightsbridge approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The fleet
The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port from £189.
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 | £189 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £215 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £307 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £240 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £269 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £384 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Franklin or a name-board meet at Southampton Cruise Port
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- Real-time sailing 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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 15–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 15–3h 15 | Surge pricing | No name board at Southampton Cruise Port; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 15–3h 15 | Fixed from £189 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Franklin is Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for 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.
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.
At the hotel end
Egerton Gardens is residential and unhurried — the car waits at the door, and luggage crosses ten feet of pavement, no more.
At a glance
The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- The Franklin ↔ Southampton Cruise Port
- Distance
- 76 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 15–3h 15
- Saloon from
- £189
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the car from The Franklin to Southampton Cruise Port cost?
From £189 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 Southampton 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 Franklin end?
Egerton Gardens is residential and unhurried — the car waits at the door, and luggage crosses ten feet of pavement, no more.
How long should I allow?
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.
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.
“I use P5 Chauffeurs every time I fly into and out of London. I'm impressed by their reliability, punctuality, and all-around professionalism. P5 is always my first choice.”
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