Luggage handled
Between the The Guardsman lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The Guardsman to Dover Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Guardsman and Dover Cruise Port — 79 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

On the day
Travelling to The Guardsman, 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: vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
Between the The Guardsman lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Our drivers know the Westminster approach and the Dover Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Choose your car
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 | £80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £110 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £70 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £85 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £120 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Weigh it up
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Guardsman to Dover Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 20 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 20 | Fixed from £170 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Worth knowing
St James’s Park station is a minute away, but this hotel’s guests didn’t choose it to carry cases on the Circle line — the fixed airport fare completes the thought.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
The 79-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Details
Common questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
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.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
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.
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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