Both directions, one price
The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone or the reverse — the fixed fare from £167 holds either way.
The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone · Hotel route
The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Londoner and Eurotunnel Folkestone — 73 miles, typically 2h 10–3h 05, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Londoner
ToEurotunnel Folkestone
Distance73 miles
Journey2h 10–3h 05
Instant fixed price
The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square, WC2H 7DXEurotunnel Folkestone
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£167 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£189 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£270 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£211 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£238 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£338 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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Your journey
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Londoner, 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: leicester Square is pedestrian at its heart; the hotel’s set-down on Whitcomb Street is the practised approach, thirty seconds from the doors.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Eurotunnel Folkestone, and a car at the door at The Londoner — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Pick your class
The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone from £167.
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 | £167 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £189 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £270 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £211 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £238 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £338 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Londoner or a name-board meet at Eurotunnel Folkestone
- 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.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 10–3h 05 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| 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 £167 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
Good to know about The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
Local knowledge
Film premiere nights close the square with little warning — we watch the schedule and shift pickups to Orange Street automatically.
Timing
The 73-mile run typically takes 2h 10–3h 05. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
At the hotel end
Leicester Square is pedestrian at its heart; the hotel’s set-down on Whitcomb Street is the practised approach, thirty seconds from the doors.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The essentials
The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone at a glance.
- Route
- The Londoner ↔ Eurotunnel Folkestone
- Distance
- 73 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 10–3h 05
- Saloon from
- £167
- 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
Ask us anything
The Londoner to Eurotunnel Folkestone
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What's the fixed fare between The Londoner and Eurotunnel Folkestone?
From £167 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 Eurotunnel Folkestone?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at The Londoner?
Leicester Square is pedestrian at its heart; the hotel’s set-down on Whitcomb Street is the practised approach, thirty seconds from the doors.
What time should the driver collect me?
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.
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.
“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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