Transfer from London County Hall to St. Pancras station for 5
 

Good morning everyone,
We'll be 5 people with 5 check-in bags and 5 carry-on bags.

We'll need to get from our hotel near the London County Hall to St. Pancras station to catch a noon train.

If we were to take taxi, we'd be separated into 2 taxis.

We'd like to arrive together in one car. Any suggestion as to where I may book a car service that does not involve an airport or cruise port at one end?

Thanks in advance.

I’d simply ask the hotel to arrange it. They’re in the business of taking care of their guests. No need to book before you arrive.

Marriott can definitely arrange this.

Or you can call justairports and ask if they will do a non-airport booking. Blackberry and Addision Lee are good car services if you want to book yourselves. But the hotel does this sort of thing many time every day.

I assume that the OP is not staying at the Marriott as s/he says “near” County Hall rather than at it. If that’s the case then it depends on the hotel - some, like the Marriott will do it (ar a price of course” and some won’t. In any case I can’t see an issue with taking two black cabs. You will end up in the same place and it’s likely to be as cheap as trying to book a dedicated service and may well be quicker as the latter won’t be able to use bus lanes.

You can also do it in about 30 minutes by tube if you’re all fit and able.

I agree that 2 cabs shouldn't be an issue. But in any case - if they aren't staying at the Marriott, whichever hotel close to County Hall could arrange a car service. The most 'down market' hotels in the vicinity are the two Premier Inns and they have front desks so arranging a driver wouldn't be a problem.

"You can also do it in about 30 minutes by tube if you’re all fit and able."

I wouldn't think using the Northern Line for five people with that much Luggage is what the OP is looking for. Waterloo station can be a zoo.

I’m not confident that a Premier Inn would do that. They would probably call cabs but setting up for a larger and more bespoke service, I’m not so sure about.

i don’t like to assume that the OP is only interested in a car service. Sometimes that can be asked because they are unaware of public transport alternatives- especially true of people coming from places with little or no public transport. Maybe you’re right janisj but it doesn’t hurt to lay out options.

Rather than the Northern I think, assuming decent weather, walk across the river and take the Circle line direct from Westminster would be preferable.

Thank you for all of your kind responses.

With 5 people and luggage, I prefer not to use the tube, but it is an option; I am aware of that.

I'll check with the hotel for the possibility of booking a van; otherwise, we'll take 2 taxis.

Not sure if you've walked across Westminster Bridge lately, but it is a REAL slog just walking across as a solo -- but five people each with two suitcases would be awful. The bridge tends to be a zoo most any time of day with hundreds of tourists and lots of selfie sticks.

Yes Janis - three weeks ago to the day. It is indeed busy with tourists and a few spivs trying to get money from them with card tricks but it’s hardly impassable. I would also advise anyone travelling, assuming they had no mobility issues, to make sure that they only bring luggage that they can easily manage to carry, because inevitably they will have to, especially if moving around.

yes, holidays should never be about how to move luggage, but all about how to enjoy oneself and protect the places you visit from your intrusion.

In packing, lay out everything on a double bed that you think is enough for the break. Now try and put it all in a single bed. Now on a small sofa, then halve it.

Europe has washing machines, electricity, shops, second hand shops, charity shops. No need to bring the kitchen sink.

ditto. I never ever take big suitcases. No matter the length of trip (even ocean cruises) I easily manage to travel carry-on only and do manage to never look like a street person ;. I also seldom need to do 'real' laundry but do wash out undies, socks, maybe light tops. But I wasn't wanting to turn this into another "Why on earth are you taking so much luggage?!" discussion . . .

But no matter the amount of luggage -- trying to cross Westminster Bridge dragging wheelie bags isn't easily done and definitely isn't practical.