Suggestions, please ...

I can’t believe some are recommending planes, coaches or trains! All of those have air circulation systems which mean you are breathing air from everyone being transported. A cab is by far the safest option, with only one other person accompanying you. As others have said, check company’s Covid procedures . Good luck in your new home.

I saw an Uber taxi offering a 30 mile journey for £55.00. Your journey is 6 times that length so you could be talking about over £300. Also you could be charged extra for bringing a pet into the taxi always assuming that they would take an animal in the first place.

Remember to check whether the taxi driver is willing to transport a cat!

Some people are allergic to them, you know.

And the cat is unlikely to be silent all the way.

I hope it goes well. Wear mask and gloves and place the cat basket on a layer of newspaper and a plastic bag in case the cat wees from fright.

No public transport available? Cat in removal van you on coach or train or even on public transport. Coaches have social distancing seating and of course you need to wear a mask. Dogs are allowed on why not a cat in a cage. Otherwise you may well be stuck with a taxi.

Could you go by train? That way just a taxi ride to station and from station to new home. If you wear a mask it should be totally fine and better for puss cat too if you have no changes to make but very possible even if you do

I don't know if you will have got sorted yet, BUT, our local council is providing their own licensed cabs with screens face masks and sanitiser. I think I would trust one with a screen between you and driver providing you ask him/her to keep a window open. See if your local council ones are the same rather than just private hire firm.

I've had to book a rental car to get from London to the North East next weekend. No public transport available.