Both directions, one price
The May Fair to Paddington Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £45 holds either way.
The May Fair to Paddington Station · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The May Fair Hotel and Paddington Station — 2 miles, typically 10–20 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, train tracked on the way in.

How it works
Travelling to The May Fair, 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: stratton Street is short and one-way; cars wait directly at the awning, and the doormen turn the kerb over briskly on event nights.
The May Fair to Paddington Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £45 holds either way.
Between the The May Fair lobby and the concourse, 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.
A named chauffeur with your board at Paddington Station, and a car at the door at The May Fair — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Cars & capacity
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 | £70 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £65 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £80 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £110 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, 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.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The May Fair to Paddington Station.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | 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 | 10–20 min | Fixed from £45 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Local knowledge
Stratton Street is short and one-way; cars wait directly at the awning, and the doormen turn the kerb over briskly on event nights.
During awards season the hotel fills with delegations — block bookings with sequenced cars are the arrangement that keeps a red-carpet evening calm.
The 2-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Quick facts
Good to know
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
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.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
Stratton Street is short and one-way; cars wait directly at the awning, and the doormen turn the kerb over briskly on event nights.
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.
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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