One car, any party size
A couple in a saloon or 8 in a van — the same booking, the same fixed price per journey.
Eltham Palace · Palace & castle
Eltham Palace
chauffeur.
A chauffeur to Eltham Palace — art deco splendour grafted onto a medieval great hall, south-east London’s strangest treasure.
TypePalace & castle
AreaEltham
Central London10 miles · 25–35 min
VehiclesSaloon to 8-seat van
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
StagedReturns planned in advance
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
Dropped at the gate, collected after.
Court Yard leads to the palace gates — cars set down at the bridge over the moat, with the entrance a two-minute walk.
Local drop-off knowledge
Court Yard leads to the palace gates — cars set down at the bridge over the moat, with the entrance a two-minute walk.
Timed to your tickets
State rooms and castle tours run on timed entry — we plan the drop-off to your slot, with security margins included.
Door to door, fixed
Any address to Eltham Palace at a price agreed in advance — no meter, no parking question.
Cars & capacity
Eltham Palace from £55.
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 | £55 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £62 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £106 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £70 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £81 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £137 |
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 tolls, the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ inside the fare
- A drop-off plan matched to the venue’s actual access rules
- 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
Where from, when, and which entrance or enclosure — online in a minute or one call.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Waiting time, extra stops, child seats — 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 Eltham Palace.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Eltham Palace.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving yourself | Plus parking time | Fuel + event parking | Parking at major venues is scarce, dear, and slow to leave |
| Public transport | Longest on event days | Cheapest | Peak crushes before and after events |
| Rideshare app | Varies | Surge pricing | Surges exactly when events end; pickup points chaotic |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | Door to door | Fixed in advance | Set down at the entrance, staged return, one price |
Local knowledge
Good to know about Eltham Palace.
Getting dropped off
Court Yard leads to the palace gates — cars set down at the bridge over the moat, with the entrance a two-minute walk.
Worth knowing
Pair Eltham with Greenwich, fifteen minutes north — deco morning, maritime afternoon, one car throughout.
Combining visits
Palaces pair naturally with the towns around them — many clients add lunch or a second sight and keep the car across the day.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
Timed state-room entry
Guided and timed tours mean the drop-off matters. We plan it to your slot with a security margin built in.
Eltham Palace, without the transport question
A chauffeur to Eltham Palace — art deco splendour grafted onto a medieval great hall, south-east London’s strangest treasure. The pattern is the one P5 applies everywhere: a fixed fare agreed before you travel, a driver briefed on this venue specifically, and a return that is planned rather than improvised at the kerb.
Court Yard leads to the palace gates — cars set down at the bridge over the moat, with the entrance a two-minute walk. Pair Eltham with Greenwich, fifteen minutes north — deco morning, maritime afternoon, one car throughout.
From Central London, allow 25–35 min on a typical day — your driver plans around live traffic and the venue’s own calendar. Vehicles run from an everyday saloon to a 8-seat van, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
Onward journeys
From Eltham Palace to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Central London | 25–35 min | £55 |
| London City Airport | 15–25 min | £55 |
| Gatwick Airport | 1h 05–1h 30 | £120 |
Popular transfers
Eltham Palace transfer guides.
Quick facts
Eltham Palace at a glance.
- Venue
- Eltham Palace
- Type
- Palace & castle
- Area
- Eltham
- Region
- London
- Central London
- 10 miles
- Typical journey
- 25–35 min
- Saloon from
- £55
- Booking
- Online or by phone, 24/7
How much is a chauffeur to Eltham Palace?
From £55 for a saloon from central London — fixed when you book, with every toll and charge inside the price. Any other pickup point is quoted the same way, up front.
Where will the car drop us at Eltham Palace?
Court Yard leads to the palace gates — cars set down at the bridge over the moat, with the entrance a two-minute walk.
Can we make a day of Eltham Palace?
Ideally — hourly hire covers the visit, lunch nearby and a second sight in one price. Tell us the shape of the day and we’ll suggest an itinerary.
Can we combine Eltham Palace with other stops?
Easily — an hourly booking covers the visit, lunch nearby and a second destination in one price. Tell us the shape of the day and we suggest an itinerary.
Can you take a group?
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8, all priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually pay less per head than separate app cars.
Is the return journey guaranteed?
Yes. The pickup point and time are agreed in advance, the driver tracks the day as it actually unfolds, and waiting on event and appointment bookings is deliberately flexible.
“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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