In short: A one-way chauffeur transfer takes you from A to B with no return needed, priced by distance and fixed in advance. It suits city-to-city journeys, airport and cruise-port runs, and long trips where you would rather travel door to door than by train. London to Oxford starts from about £134, London to Manchester from about £288.
You do not always need a return. A one-way chauffeur transfer is the comfortable alternative to the train or a hire car when you are moving between cities or heading to a port or airport, with your luggage in the car and a professional at the wheel. This guide explains how one-way pricing works and shows some sample fares.
When a One-Way Transfer Makes Sense
- City to city. London to Oxford, Bath, Birmingham, Manchester and beyond, door to door.
- Airports and cruise ports. A one-way run to Heathrow, Gatwick, or the Southampton cruise terminal.
- Relocations and events. Moving people and luggage for a wedding, a course or a family visit.
- When the train does not fit. Early starts, heavy bags, groups, or a route with awkward changes.
Planning your trip? You can book a private driver for the day with Chauffeurz.
Sample One-Way Fares
One-way journeys are priced by distance and fixed when you book. Prices below are indicative, in a saloon and an executive Mercedes, VAT included; dollar figures use about $1.34 to the pound. Longer trips are confirmed with a firm quote.
| Route | Saloon (GBP) | Executive (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| London to Oxford | from £134 | from £164 |
| London to Bath | from £195 | from £241 |
| London to Manchester | from £288 | from £360 |
| London to the Southampton cruise port | from £162 | from £200 |
Good to know: for many city routes we already have a dedicated page with times and prices. See our guides to London and Manchester, Oxford and more, or ask us for any route.
What is included
- Professional licensed chauffeur
- Fixed price agreed in advance
- Luggage handled, door to door
- Bottled water and charging on board
Where to Next
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Why Travel with Chauffeurz
Chauffeurz Premium Services is a London private-hire operator, licensed by Transport for London since 2011. Every journey comes with a professional, background-checked chauffeur, a fixed price agreed in advance, and a clean, well-kept vehicle. Airport journeys include meet and greet, flight tracking and free waiting time, so a delay is never a problem. There are no hidden extras: the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a one-way chauffeur transfer priced?
By distance, and fixed when you book. There is no return fare to pay: you are quoted a single all-inclusive price for the journey, with VAT included. Longer trips are confirmed with a firm quote before you travel.
How much is London to Oxford or Manchester by chauffeur?
London to Oxford starts from about 134 pounds in a saloon, London to Bath from about 195 pounds, and London to Manchester from about 288 pounds. Executive and larger vehicles cost more; every price is fixed and inclusive.
Can you collect from an airport and drive to another city?
Yes. A common one-way trip is a Heathrow arrival straight to another city, or a city to the Southampton cruise port. We handle the whole journey in one vehicle with meet and greet where it is an airport.
Is a chauffeur cheaper than the train for a group?
For two or more travelling together, a private transfer is often close to the cost of several train tickets, and it takes you door to door with your luggage, no changes, and one fixed price.
Do you cover journeys across the whole UK?
Yes. We drive one-way journeys across England, Wales and Scotland. Very long trips are quoted individually so the price is fair and confirmed before you book.
Clara Whitby is Welcome2London’s AI travel curator, known to readers as The Londonologist. She was created by our editorial team to help first time visitors plan London and the rest of the UK with confidence: where to stay, how to get around, what is worth your money and what you can happily skip. Every guide she presents is researched from official sources and checked by the Welcome2London team before it goes live.
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