Both directions, one price
The Trafalgar to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £194 holds either way.
The Trafalgar to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Trafalgar St James 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 Trafalgar St James, 2 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2TSSouthampton Cruise Port
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
How it works
Travelling to The Trafalgar, 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: spring Gardens is the quiet cut behind Admiralty Arch; cars wait there rather than braving the square, and the hotel door is twenty paces.
The Trafalgar to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £194 holds either way.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at The Trafalgar — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Between the The Trafalgar lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Cars & capacity
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. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| 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 | £316 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £245 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £277 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £395 |
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.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Trafalgar to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | Surge pricing | No name board at Southampton Cruise Port; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| 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 |
Local knowledge
New Year, Pride and major protests all centre on Trafalgar Square — on event days we collect from Pall Mall East instead, arranged with the doorman in advance.
The nearest station to The Trafalgar is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Southampton Cruise Port.
Spring Gardens is the quiet cut behind Admiralty Arch; cars wait there rather than braving the square, and the hotel door is twenty paces.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Quick facts
Good to know
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.
Spring Gardens is the quiet cut behind Admiralty Arch; cars wait there rather than braving the square, and the hotel door is twenty paces.
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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