Train tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Londoner to Paddington Station · Hotel route
The Londoner to Paddington Station
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Londoner and Paddington Station — 2 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.
FromThe Londoner
ToPaddington Station
Distance2 miles
Journey10–20 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★From 14 TripAdvisor reviews
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Londoner, 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: leicester Square is pedestrian at its heart; the hotel’s set-down on Whitcomb Street is the practised approach, thirty seconds from the doors.
Both directions, one price
The Londoner to Paddington Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £47 holds either way.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Paddington Station, and a car at the door at The Londoner — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Leicester Square approach and the Paddington Station pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The fleet
The Londoner to Paddington Station from £47.
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 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Londoner or a name-board meet at Paddington Station
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- Real-time train 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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Londoner to Paddington Station.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Londoner to Paddington Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Londoner to Paddington Station.
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.
Local knowledge
Film premiere nights close the square with little warning — we watch the schedule and shift pickups to Orange Street automatically.
Timing
The 2-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
At a glance
The Londoner to Paddington Station at a glance.
- Route
- The Londoner ↔ Paddington Station
- Distance
- 2 miles
- Typical journey
- 10–20 min
- Saloon from
- £47
- Tracking
- Train tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
The Londoner to Paddington Station
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from The Londoner to Paddington Station?
From £47 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 Paddington Station?
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Londoner 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.
How long should I allow?
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.
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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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