Both directions, one price
The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone or the reverse — the fixed fare from £168 holds either way.
The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone · Hotel route
The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Standard, London and Eurotunnel Folkestone — 73 miles, typically 2h 10–3h 05, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.
FromThe Standard
ToEurotunnel Folkestone
Distance73 miles
Journey2h 10–3h 05
Instant fixed price
The Standard, London, 10 Argyle Street, WC1H 8EGEurotunnel Folkestone
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£168 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£191 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£272 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£213 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£240 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£341 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Standard, your driver meets you at the Eurotunnel Folkestone passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: argyle Street, the hotel’s own side, is far calmer than Euston Road; cars wait at the door and the ride out is planned around the one-way grid.
Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Luggage handled
Between the The Standard lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Choose your car
The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone from £168.
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 | £168 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £191 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £272 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £213 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £240 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £341 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Standard or a name-board meet at Eurotunnel Folkestone
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- Real-time sailing 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.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 10–3h 05 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 2h 10–3h 05 | Surge pricing | No name board at Eurotunnel Folkestone; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 10–3h 05 | Fixed from £168 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Worth knowing
Good to know about The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
Timing
The 73-mile run typically takes 2h 10–3h 05. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
At the hotel end
Argyle Street, the hotel’s own side, is far calmer than Euston Road; cars wait at the door and the ride out is planned around the one-way grid.
Local knowledge
For early Luton flights this is one of the best-placed hotels in London — straight up the A1/M1 with the airport typically 40 minutes away.
Details
The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone at a glance.
- Route
- The Standard ↔ Eurotunnel Folkestone
- Distance
- 73 miles
- Typical journey
- 2h 10–3h 05
- Saloon from
- £168
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Common questions
The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from The Standard to Eurotunnel Folkestone?
From £168 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 Eurotunnel Folkestone?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Standard end?
Argyle Street, the hotel’s own side, is far calmer than Euston Road; cars wait at the door and the ride out is planned around the one-way grid.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 2h 10–3h 05. 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.
“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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