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Long-Distance Private Hire from Dorset

Fixed-price long-distance private hire from Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset to London, the Cotswolds, Cornwall and beyond. One driver, door to door.

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Not every journey is to the airport. Sometimes you need to get somewhere far — a meeting in London, a wedding in the Cotswolds, a holiday cottage in Cornwall — and the train involves changes, or you simply don't want to drive it yourself. That's where long-distance private hire comes in.

Why book a car for the long haul

  • Door to door. No station car parks, no changes, no dragging luggage across a concourse — you're collected at home and dropped exactly where you're going.
  • One fixed price. Agreed before you travel, whatever the traffic. No meter, no surprises.
  • Your time is your own. Work, rest or watch the countryside go by while someone else handles the M25.

Popular long-distance runs

  • London — meetings, theatre trips, Eurostar connections at St Pancras.
  • The Cotswolds — weddings and weekends away.
  • The West Country — Devon and Cornwall holiday cottages and coastal escapes.
  • Other airports and ports further afield, booked in advance.

When it makes sense over the train

For one person on a simple route, the train can win on price. But for two or more travellers, with luggage, to a destination that isn't a straight rail line, a private car is often comparable on cost and far ahead on comfort and time. And there's no timetable to build your day around.

Comfort for the distance

For longer journeys, many clients choose an executive car — more room, a quieter ride, and arriving fresh rather than frazzled. For groups, a large MPV keeps everyone together.

Planning a long journey with us

  • Tell us about stops. A comfort break or a pickup on the way can be built into the plan and the price.
  • Choose the right car. An estate for up to three people, a small MPV for four and a seven-seater or Mercedes V-Class for groups; see the fleet.
  • Book the return at the same time. It saves arranging it later and means your driver already knows the address and timings.

Plan your journey

Long-distance runs are booked ahead so we can plan the route, the timing and the right vehicle. See our full range of services, or Book now with your destination and travel date.