Known both ends
Our drivers know the Westminster approach and the Eurotunnel Folkestone pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone · Hotel route
The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Guardsman and Eurotunnel Folkestone — 72 miles, typically 2h 10–3h 05, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Guardsman
ToEurotunnel Folkestone
Distance72 miles
Journey2h 10–3h 05
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Guardsman, your driver meets you at the Eurotunnel Folkestone 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.
Luggage handled
Between the The Guardsman lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Both directions, one price
The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone or the reverse — the fixed fare from £155 holds either way.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Eurotunnel Folkestone, and a car at the door at The Guardsman — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The fleet
The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone from £155.
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 | £155 |
| 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
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Guardsman or a name-board meet at Eurotunnel Folkestone
- 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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 10–3h 05 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 10–3h 05 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 10–3h 05 | Fixed from £155 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
At the hotel end
Vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
Timing
The 72-mile run typically takes 2h 10–3h 05. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
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
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.
At a glance
The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone at a glance.
- Route
- The Guardsman ↔ Eurotunnel Folkestone
- Distance
- 72 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 10–3h 05
- Saloon from
- £155
- 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
Your questions
The Guardsman to Eurotunnel Folkestone
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What's the fixed fare between The Guardsman and Eurotunnel Folkestone?
From £155 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 Eurotunnel Folkestone?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Guardsman end?
Vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 2h 10–3h 05. 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.
“He picked us up on time and was so helpful with all our luggage… He took us all over the countryside to the most amazing small villages. A 5-star experience from top to bottom!”
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