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The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port · Hotel route
The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Ritz London and Dover Cruise Port — 79 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Ritz
ToDover Cruise Port
Distance79 miles
Journey2h 20–3h 20
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Ritz, your driver meets you at the Dover Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: pickups run from Arlington Street at the hotel’s side entrance, where the doormen know to expect pre-booked chauffeurs — smoother than stopping on Piccadilly itself.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the St James’s approach and the Dover Cruise Port pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Luggage handled
Between the The Ritz lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The fleet
The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port from £170.
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 | £170 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £110 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £70 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £85 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £120 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Ritz or a name-board meet at Dover Cruise Port
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- Real-time sailing tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Free child and booster seats on request
- 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 sixteen-seat minibus, 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 Ritz to Dover Cruise Port.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 20 | 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 20 | Fixed from £170 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Ritz is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Dover Cruise Port.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Timing
The 79-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Local knowledge
If your stay includes the Palm Court, note that tea sittings run to a strict clock; we time airport departures around your sitting rather than the other way about.
At a glance
The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port at a glance.
- Route
- The Ritz ↔ Dover Cruise Port
- Distance
- 79 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 20–3h 20
- Saloon from
- £170
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What does the car from The Ritz to Dover Cruise Port cost?
From £170 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 Dover Cruise Port?
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 Ritz?
Pickups run from Arlington Street at the hotel’s side entrance, where the doormen know to expect pre-booked chauffeurs — smoother than stopping on Piccadilly itself.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 2h 20–3h 20. 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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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