Luggage handled
Between the The Guardsman lobby and the concourse, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The Guardsman to Paddington Station · Hotel route
The Guardsman to Paddington Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Guardsman and Paddington Station — 3 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromThe Guardsman
ToPaddington Station
Distance3 miles
Journey10–20 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Guardsman, your driver meets you on the concourse at Paddington Station with a name board, your train 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.
Both directions, one price
The Guardsman to Paddington Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £45 holds either way.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Paddington Station, and a car at the door at The Guardsman — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Train tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Choose your car
The Guardsman to Paddington Station from £45.
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 | £45 |
| 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 Paddington Station
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- Real-time train 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.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from The Guardsman to Paddington Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Guardsman to Paddington Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £45 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Worth knowing
Good to know about The Guardsman to Paddington Station.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
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.
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.
Timing
The 3-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Details
The Guardsman to Paddington Station at a glance.
- Route
- The Guardsman ↔ Paddington Station
- Distance
- 3 miles
- Typical journey
- 10–20 min
- Saloon from
- £45
- Tracking
- Train tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Common questions
The Guardsman to Paddington Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What does the car from The Guardsman to Paddington Station cost?
From £45 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 Paddington Station?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at The Guardsman?
Vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 10–20 min. 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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