Known both ends
Our drivers know the King’s Cross approach and the Harwich Cruise Terminal pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Standard to Harwich Cruise Terminal · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Standard, London and Harwich Cruise Terminal — 84 miles, typically 2h 25–3h 30, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
The Standard, London, 10 Argyle Street, WC1H 8EGHarwich Cruise Terminal
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Your journey
Travelling to The Standard, your driver meets you at the Harwich Cruise Terminal 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.
Our drivers know the King’s Cross approach and the Harwich Cruise Terminal pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Standard to Harwich Cruise Terminal or the reverse — the fixed fare from £181 holds either way.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Between the The Standard lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Pick your class
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 | £181 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £206 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £291 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £229 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £258 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £365 |
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.
Ways to travel
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Standard to Harwich Cruise Terminal.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 25–3h 30 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 25–3h 30 | Surge pricing | No name board at Harwich Cruise Terminal; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 25–3h 30 | Fixed from £181 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
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.
The nearest station to The Standard is King’s Cross St Pancras — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Harwich Cruise Terminal.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The 84-mile run typically takes 2h 25–3h 30. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
The essentials
Ask us anything
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £181 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.
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.
The drive is typically 2h 25–3h 30. 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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