Met at the terminal
A name board and a hand with the luggage as you come off the ship — no rank, no queue.
Newhaven · Ferry port
The Sussex ferry crossing to Dieppe. A fixed-price chauffeur for Brighton, the coast and London.

Instant fixed price
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Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
How it works
Your driver meets you at the passenger terminal with a name board and a hand for the luggage; the exact point is confirmed with your booking.
A name board and a hand with the luggage as you come off the ship — no rank, no queue.
We monitor your ship’s arrival and adjust the pickup automatically, at no extra cost.
The price you agree is the price you pay — no meter, no surprises.
Drivers available for the earliest departures and the latest arrivals alike.
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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
How to book
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
From a saloon to an executive van — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Newhaven.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door service |
| Metered taxi | 20–30 min to Brighton | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 20–30 min to Brighton | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 20–30 min to Brighton | Fixed from £47 | Met on arrival, journey tracked, one clear price |
Local knowledge
Your chauffeur waits at the passenger terminal at Newhaven with a name board and helps with the luggage — ideal after a long cruise or crossing.
Your fixed price already includes every road toll, the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ charge. There is nothing to add at the kerb.
Expect 20–30 min to brighton. Your driver plans around live traffic and your real arrival time.
Every P5 chauffeur is TfL-licensed private hire, fully insured and DBS-checked.
The busy windows here are turnaround Saturdays and the summer season, when a whole ship’s worth of passengers move at once. Book 48–72 hours ahead for Newhaven to be sure of an estate or MPV for the cases.
Settle by card when you book, in cash on the day, or on account with a single monthly invoice for regular travellers. What you agree is the whole cost; a tip is welcome but never assumed.
Newhaven Ferry Port handles ferry crossings through dieppe ferry terminal, and the end of a voyage is exactly the wrong moment to negotiate transport. Disembarkation is staggered, luggage arrives in waves, and the taxi queue outside grows faster than it moves. A pre-booked chauffeur removes all of it: your driver is at the terminal before you clear the gangway, tracking the ship rather than the clock.
None of the usual friction applies. The fare is fixed when you book and holds whatever the traffic does; the sailing is tracked so a delay simply shifts the collection, with three-quarters of an hour of free waiting on top. The driver takes the cases, child seats are £8 each, and you can cancel without charge up to a day before.
Transfers from Newhaven start at £47 for a saloon; estates, executive cars, MPVs and 8-seat vans are priced the same transparent way. It is typically 20–30 min to brighton — door to door, one price, no meter running.
Onward journeys
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 25–35 min | £47 |
| Central London | 2h–2h 50 | £182 |
| Gatwick Airport | 1h 30–2h 05 | £137 |
| Eastbourne | 35–50 min | £51 |
Popular transfers
Quick facts
Your driver waits at the passenger terminal with a name board and helps with your luggage. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
We track your ship’s return and adjust the pickup automatically, at no extra charge. You also get 15 minutes of complimentary waiting.
Fixed fares from £47 for a saloon to Brighton, confirmed before you book. Larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Typically 20–30 min to Brighton, depending on your exact destination and traffic.
Yes. Your price includes all road tolls, the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ charge.
Yes — infant, child and booster seats on request (£8 each). Just add them when you book.
Every chauffeur is TfL-licensed private hire, fully insured and DBS-checked.
Yes. We operate 24/7, every day of the year, including the earliest sailings and the last arrivals.
Pay by card online, by cash to your driver, or on a corporate account. A tip is appreciated but never expected.
Yes. Our executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8 — ideal for cruise luggage and groups.
“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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