Set-down that fits the venue
Trafalgar Square’s north side is closed to cars; set-down on Pall Mall East by the Sainsbury Wing is the practised move.
The National Gallery to St Pancras International · Museum & gallery route
The The National Gallery–St Pancras International run, 3 miles and about 10–20 min, priced before you travel. At the gallery entrance at The National Gallery; met in person at St Pancras International with the train tracked.

Instant fixed price
The National Gallery, Trafalgar SquareSt Pancras International
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
How it works
Trafalgar Square’s north side is closed to cars; set-down on Pall Mall East by the Sainsbury Wing is the practised move. At St Pancras International, your driver waits on the concourse with a name board, train tracked.
Trafalgar Square’s north side is closed to cars; set-down on Pall Mall East by the Sainsbury Wing is the practised move.
Tolls, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ are all in the quoted fare.
Friday lates run to 9pm and the rooms empty beautifully after 7 — an evening visit with a waiting car is the connoisseur’s version.
Timed exhibitions, cloakroom queues and closing bells — the car absorbs all of it so the art gets your attention.
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
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.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The National Gallery to St Pancras International.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; the meter climbs in event traffic |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 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 | 10–20 min | Fixed from £47 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Local knowledge
Trafalgar Square’s north side is closed to cars; set-down on Pall Mall East by the Sainsbury Wing is the practised move.
The 3-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver watches live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Blockbuster shows run timed tickets; match the pickup to your slot and spend the spare minutes in the permanent rooms, not the foyer.
Friday lates run to 9pm and the rooms empty beautifully after 7 — an evening visit with a waiting car is the connoisseur’s version.
A The National Gallery–St Pancras International transfer lives or dies on the two meeting points and the fixed price. Friday lates run to 9pm and the rooms empty beautifully after 7 — an evening visit with a waiting car is the connoisseur’s version. Inbound, the train is tracked and the The National Gallery pickup moves to your real arrival; the fare from £47 is agreed before you travel, either direction.
Reckon on 10–20 min for the 3 miles, with 15 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.
Quick facts
Good to know
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £47 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Trafalgar Square’s north side is closed to cars; set-down on Pall Mall East by the Sainsbury Wing is the practised move.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8, priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually beat separate app cars comfortably.
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — confirmed with your booking.
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
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