Set-down that fits the venue
The ship boards from the Queen’s Walk, which is pedestrian — cars collect on Tooley Street at Hay’s Galleria, two minutes inland.
HMS Belfast to London City · Museum & gallery route
HMS Belfast to London City Airport in 20–30 min, door to door — met at both ends, the flight tracked inbound, and the fare from £55 fixed whatever the traffic or the event calendar does.

Your journey
The ship boards from the Queen’s Walk, which is pedestrian — cars collect on Tooley Street at Hay’s Galleria, two minutes inland. At London City Airport, your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included.
The ship boards from the Queen’s Walk, which is pedestrian — cars collect on Tooley Street at Hay’s Galleria, two minutes inland.
Inbound journeys are tracked in real time; the HMS Belfast pickup moves with your actual arrival at no extra cost.
Timed exhibitions, cloakroom queues and closing bells — the car absorbs all of it so the art gets your attention.
HMS Belfast to London City Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £55 holds either way.
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 | £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
How to book
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
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 HMS Belfast to London City.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 20–30 min | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; the meter climbs in event traffic |
| Rideshare app | 20–30 min | Surge pricing | No name board; cancellations at the worst moment |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Fine unladen; a trial on a busy day |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 20–30 min | Fixed from £55 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
Blockbuster shows run timed tickets; match the pickup to your slot and spend the spare minutes in the permanent rooms, not the foyer.
The ladders between decks are real ship’s ladders — grandparents in the party will thank you for pacing the visit around the flat decks.
The ship boards from the Queen’s Walk, which is pedestrian — cars collect on Tooley Street at Hay’s Galleria, two minutes inland.
Blockbuster shows sell timed slots. Match the pickup to yours and the spare minutes go to the permanent collection, not the foyer.
A HMS Belfast–London City Airport transfer lives or dies on the two meeting points and the fixed price. The ladders between decks are real ship’s ladders — grandparents in the party will thank you for pacing the visit around the flat decks. Inbound, the flight is tracked and the HMS Belfast pickup moves to your real arrival; the fare from £55 is agreed before you travel, either direction.
Reckon on 20–30 min for the 7 miles, with 60 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll, plus the London charges where they apply, inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a 8-seat van, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
The essentials
Ask us anything
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £55 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
The ship boards from the Queen’s Walk, which is pedestrian — cars collect on Tooley Street at Hay’s Galleria, two minutes inland.
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
The 7-mile run is typically 20–30 min, depending on traffic and the event calendar. Your driver plans around both.
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