Known both ends
Our drivers know the Belgravia approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Peninsula to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Peninsula London and Southampton Cruise Port — 77 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 15, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
The Peninsula London, 1 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HJSouthampton Cruise Port
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
Travelling to The Peninsula, your driver meets you at the Southampton Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: the Peninsula’s internal courtyard is purpose-built for arrivals — your chauffeur pulls fully off Grosvenor Place and waits within the colonnade.
Our drivers know the Belgravia approach and the Southampton Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Between the The Peninsula lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at The Peninsula — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Peninsula to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £190 holds either way.
The fleet
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 | £190 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £217 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £310 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £242 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £272 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £388 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to 8-seat van, 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.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Peninsula to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | 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 20–3h 15 | Fixed from £190 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The nearest station to The Peninsula is Victoria and Hyde Park Corner — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
The Peninsula’s internal courtyard is purpose-built for arrivals — your chauffeur pulls fully off Grosvenor Place and waits within the colonnade.
The 77-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 15. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £190 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.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
The Peninsula’s internal courtyard is purpose-built for arrivals — your chauffeur pulls fully off Grosvenor Place and waits within the colonnade.
The drive is typically 2h 20–3h 15. 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.
“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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