One car, any party size
A couple in a saloon or 8 in a van — the same booking, the same fixed price per journey.
The Portland · Hospital & clinic
The Portland
chauffeur.
Chauffeur transfers for The Portland — London’s dedicated private hospital for women and children, including the gentlest new-arrival journey home.
TypeHospital & clinic
AreaFitzrovia
Heathrow Airport16 miles · 40–55 min
VehiclesSaloon to 8-seat van
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
StagedReturns planned in advance
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Dropped at the gate, collected after.
Great Portland Street’s hospital entrance takes cars at the door; for discharges with a newborn, the correct infant seat is fitted before we set off — always.
Door to door, fixed
Any address to The Portland at a price agreed in advance — no meter, no parking question.
Gentle by default
Unhurried driving, help to the door, and waiting that flexes around clinics — medical journeys get our most patient standard.
Local drop-off knowledge
Great Portland Street’s hospital entrance takes cars at the door; for discharges with a newborn, the correct infant seat is fitted before we set off — always.
The fleet
The Portland 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 | 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
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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Portland.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Portland.
| 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 |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Portland.
Getting dropped off
Great Portland Street’s hospital entrance takes cars at the door; for discharges with a newborn, the correct infant seat is fitted before we set off — always.
Worth knowing
Tell us the car seat brand you use at home and we match the fitting; the first drive matters more than any other we do.
Gentle, unhurried driving
Post-procedure journeys get our most patient standard — smooth driving, help at both doors, and a vehicle chosen for easy access rather than show.
Private-patient entrances
The private wing usually has its own discreet entrance, away from the main A&E doors — our drivers know which, and set down there rather than the busiest kerb.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
Getting to The Portland, and away again
Chauffeur transfers for The Portland — London’s dedicated private hospital for women and children, including the gentlest new-arrival journey home. 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.
Great Portland Street’s hospital entrance takes cars at the door; for discharges with a newborn, the correct infant seat is fitted before we set off — always. Tell us the car seat brand you use at home and we match the fitting; the first drive matters more than any other we do.
From Heathrow Airport, allow 40–55 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.
Popular routes
From The Portland to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 40–55 min | £66 |
| Central London | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Luton Airport | 1h 15–1h 45 | £109 |
| St Pancras International | 10–20 min | £47 |
Popular transfers
The Portland transfer guides.
At a glance
The Portland at a glance.
- Venue
- The Portland Hospital
- Type
- Hospital & clinic
- Area
- Fitzrovia
- Region
- London
- Heathrow Airport
- 16 miles
- Typical journey
- 40–55 min
- Saloon from
- £47
- Booking
- Online or by phone, 24/7
How much is a chauffeur to The Portland?
From £66 for a saloon from Heathrow Airport — 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 The Portland?
Great Portland Street’s hospital entrance takes cars at the door; for discharges with a newborn, the correct infant seat is fitted before we set off — always.
Can you collect a patient being discharged from The Portland?
Yes, and it’s a frequent booking. We keep the pickup flexible because discharge rarely runs to schedule — the driver waits, comes to the door, and helps to the car at no extra charge.
How far ahead should we book?
For ordinary days, 24 hours is comfortable. For major dates at The Portland — finals, festivals, opening weekends — book as soon as you hold tickets; those days sell our fleet out too.
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.
Do you know the right entrance at The Portland?
We do — private-patient and outpatient entrances are often separate from the main doors. Tell us the department and the driver sets down at the nearest, calmest point.
“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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