Set-down that fits the venue
Hammersmith Road’s lay-by outside the Grand Hall is the set-down; exhibitors with freight use the Maclise Road marshalling entrance instead.
Olympia to Paddington · Conference centre route
Olympia to Paddington Station in 10–20 min, door to door — met at both ends, the train tracked inbound, and the fare from £45 fixed whatever the traffic or the event calendar does.

Your journey
Hammersmith Road’s lay-by outside the Grand Hall is the set-down; exhibitors with freight use the Maclise Road marshalling entrance instead. At Paddington Station, your driver waits on the concourse with a name board, train tracked.
Hammersmith Road’s lay-by outside the Grand Hall is the set-down; exhibitors with freight use the Maclise Road marshalling entrance instead.
Delegations, exhibitor kit and back-to-back sessions — sequenced arrivals and corporate invoicing as standard.
Olympia to Paddington Station or the reverse — the fixed fare from £45 holds either way.
Inbound journeys are tracked in real time; the Olympia pickup moves with your actual arrival at no extra cost.
Pick your class
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £45 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £60 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £80 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £50 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £65 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £90 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, 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 Olympia to Paddington.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 10–20 min | Metered — unpredictable | Queues at both ends on event days |
| Rideshare app | 10–20 min | Surge pricing | Surges exactly when events end |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and connections |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 10–20 min | Fixed from £45 | Set down at Olympia, met at Paddington Station, one fare |
Before you travel
Hammersmith Road’s lay-by outside the Grand Hall is the set-down; exhibitors with freight use the Maclise Road marshalling entrance instead.
The 3-mile run typically takes 10–20 min. Your driver watches live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual train.
Exhibitors: the estate’s new masterplan moves entrances between shows — we confirm the current layout with the venue the day before build-up.
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
This route joins a venue and a transport hub, and both ends have their own rules. Hammersmith Road’s lay-by outside the Grand Hall is the set-down; exhibitors with freight use the Maclise Road marshalling entrance instead. At Paddington Station, your driver meets you on the concourse with the train tracked — so the 3-mile run between them is the easy part.
Reckon on 10–20 min for the 3 miles, with 45 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll, plus the London charges where they apply, inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a sixteen-seat minibus, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
The essentials
From £45 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Hammersmith Road’s lay-by outside the Grand Hall is the set-down; exhibitors with freight use the Maclise Road marshalling entrance instead.
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and minibuses up to sixteen, priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually beat separate app cars comfortably.
The 3-mile run is typically 10–20 min, depending on traffic and the event calendar. Your driver plans around both.
On the concourse with a name board, or at the station’s designated pickup point — 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.
“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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