Met, not messaged
A named chauffeur, on time and in person — with the details in your confirmation before the day.
Long Distance · Intercity service
Long Distance
chauffeur.
Fixed-price journeys to any city in the UK, in a car built for the miles and a driver who makes them disappear — a civilised alternative to a late train or a self-drive slog.
ServiceLong Distance
Typical vehicleExecutive and S-Class for the distance, or a V-Class when several travel together.
Coverage24/7, London & UK-wide
PricingFixed, agreed in advance
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
UK-wideOne consistent standard
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
One standard, fixed in advance.
Whatever the journey, the pattern holds: a vetted chauffeur, a car matched to the need, and a fixed price agreed before you travel. a train makes you fit its timetable and carry your own bags; a long-distance chauffeur runs to yours, seat to seat.
Luggage handled
No racks, no lifting onto trains — the boot takes it and the door delivers it.
Fixed, agreed in advance
One price, settled before you travel — no meter, tolls and charges inside it.
One standard, everywhere
Vetted, TfL-licensed chauffeurs and a consistent service from London across the whole UK.
Cars & capacity
Long Distance from £47.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more — 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 | Mercedes V-Class (5 seat) | 5 | 5 | £101 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £114 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A vetted, licensed chauffeur — punctual, discreet and professional
- A fixed price agreed in advance — no meter, no surprises
- All road tolls and, where the route applies, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ
- Flight, train or sailing tracking where the journey involves one
- 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 the journey
Where, when, and any detail specific to long distance — 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
Waiting time, child seats, a second stop or a return — arranged in advance, priced up front.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Compare the options
Getting to & from Long Distance.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Long Distance.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metered taxi | Varies | Metered — unpredictable | Fine for a mile, a gamble for the journey |
| Rideshare app | Varies by surge | Surge pricing | No consistency, no account, no name at the door |
| Public transport | Longest with luggage | Cheapest | Fine unladen; a trial with bags or a schedule |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | Scheduled to you | Fixed in advance | One price, met in person, matched to the journey |
Local knowledge
Good to know about Long Distance.
Who books this
Travellers moving city to city who value door-to-door comfort over changing trains with luggage.
What the journey is
A single, direct, motorway run — often two or three hours — where comfort and one fixed fare are the draw.
Why a chauffeur differs here
A train makes you fit its timetable and carry your own bags; a long-distance chauffeur runs to yours, seat to seat.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is TfL-licensed private hire, fully insured and DBS-checked — the standard is the same wherever you travel.
The right vehicle
The Executive and S-Class for the distance, or a V-Class when several travel together. And no racks, no lifting onto trains — the boot takes it and the door delivers it.
Long Distance, done properly
Fixed-price journeys to any city in the UK, in a car built for the miles and a driver who makes them disappear — a civilised alternative to a late train or a self-drive slog. It is booked most by travellers moving city to city who value door-to-door comfort over changing trains with luggage.
The journey itself is a single, direct, motorway run — often two or three hours — where comfort and one fixed fare are the draw. Leave when you like, arrive without a connection to make; the driver plans fuel and traffic, you don’t.
The Executive and S-Class for the distance, or a V-Class when several travel together. No racks, no lifting onto trains — the boot takes it and the door delivers it. Above all, a train makes you fit its timetable and carry your own bags; a long-distance chauffeur runs to yours, seat to seat.
Quick facts
Long Distance at a glance.
- Service
- Long Distance
- Coverage
- London & UK-wide, 24/7
- Typical customer
- travellers moving city to city who value door-to-door comfort over changing trains with luggage.
- Vehicles
- Executive and S-Class for the distance, or a V-Class when several travel together.
- Pricing
- Fixed in advance
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or on account
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
- Licensing
- TfL-licensed, DBS-checked
How much does long distance cost?
Every long distance journey is quoted up front and agreed before you travel — no meter. Tell us the detail and we confirm the full price.
How do I book long distance?
Online in a minute, by phone on 020 8742 2888, or on a corporate account. You’ll have your driver’s name, photo and number before the day.
Do you cover the whole of the UK?
Yes — London and every UK city, at one consistent standard. Local and long-distance journeys are priced the same transparent way.
What about the return?
Returns are welcome and often discounted; many clients book both legs for a two-city day.
Can we make stops on the way?
Of course — a break, a meal, a second pickup. Tell us and the fixed price accounts for it.
Are your chauffeurs licensed and insured?
Every driver is TfL-licensed private hire, fully insured and DBS-checked; you get their name, photo and number before the day.
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Long Distance · Fixed Prices · 24/7