Luggage handled
Between the Prince Akatoki lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Prince Akatoki to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Prince Akatoki and Southampton Cruise Port — 78 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 Prince Akatoki, 50 Great Cumberland Place, W1H 7FDSouthampton 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 Prince Akatoki, 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: great Cumberland Place is a dual-carriage crescent with a service kerb at the hotel — the driver waits precisely where the doorman gestures.
Between the Prince Akatoki lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Prince Akatoki to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £194 holds either way.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at Prince Akatoki — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
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 | £194 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £220 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £315 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £245 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £276 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £394 |
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 Prince Akatoki to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| 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 £194 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
The nearest station to Prince Akatoki is Bond Street and Marble Arch — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
Great Cumberland Place is a dual-carriage crescent with a service kerb at the hotel — the driver waits precisely where the doorman gestures.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Guests here value silence — request our electric saloon and the airport run holds the hotel’s hush all the way to the terminal.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £194 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.
Great Cumberland Place is a dual-carriage crescent with a service kerb at the hotel — the driver waits precisely where the doorman gestures.
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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