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.

Instant fixed price
The Guardsman, 1 Vandon Street, SW1H 0AHDover Cruise Port
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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. 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 | £181 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £206 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £290 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £228 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £257 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £364 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to 8-seat van, 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 £181 | 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 8742 2888.
From £181 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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