Charing Cross sits on the Strand beside Trafalgar Square, in the heart of the West End. Southeastern trains from Kent end their journeys here, and it is the closest mainline station to many theatres around Covent Garden and Leicester Square. Our Charing Cross station taxi covers both kinds of trip: arrivals from Kent heading to Thames Ditton, and evenings in town that end with a comfortable ride home.
Arriving from Kent
Southeastern runs services into Charing Cross from towns such as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford and Hastings, calling at London Bridge on the way. If you are visiting friends in Thames Ditton from Kent, or coming home after a weekend away, a pre-booked car saves the walk to Waterloo and the local train home.
After the theatre
Shows in the West End often finish late in the evening, just as trains towards the Hampton Court branch thin out. Rather than rushing for the last train, book a car to meet you at a set time. Tell us the theatre and your expected finish, and call the office when you come out. We will guide you to your driver, who may be on a side street away from the busiest crowds.
The drive to Thames Ditton
From Charing Cross the driver typically follows the Embankment west towards Chelsea, crosses the river, and takes Wandsworth and the A3 out towards Kingston before the final few miles to Thames Ditton. It is about 15 miles.
| Time | Typical journey |
|---|---|
| After 11pm | 30–45 minutes |
| Early evening | 50–70 minutes |
| Weekday daytime | 50–65 minutes |
Charing Cross is within the central Congestion Charge zone. Ask the office how any charge is handled on your fare when you book.
A night out for a group
Birthday trips to a musical, a hen party in Covent Garden or a works dinner off the Strand: splitting one fixed fare is often better value than several separate journeys home. Our 7 seater taxi takes up to seven or eight passengers, and our 6 seater taxi suits smaller groups. We can drop each passenger at a different address in the area if you tell us when you book.
Heading into the West End
We run the journey in the other direction too. Going into town for an evening performance or dinner? We can drop you close to the venue from Esher, Long Ditton, East Molesey or any of our areas. Staying the night? Our hotel transfer taxi takes you and your bags to the hotel entrance.
If your train from Kent terminates at London Bridge, or you are coming from the South Bank near Waterloo, we cover those stations as well.
Timing your pickup
After a show, audiences leave at the same time and nearby streets become crowded. Taking a few minutes to walk away from the theatre towards a quieter street, as agreed with the office, usually gets you into the car faster than waiting right outside the entrance.
Book your car
Book in the form at the top of the page, or call 020 8390 5266 at any time. We accept card and cash.
Charing Cross taxi questions
Can you pick us up after a West End show?
Yes. Tell us the theatre and expected finish time when you book, then call the office when you come out so we can guide you to the car.
How long does it take from Charing Cross to Thames Ditton?
Typically 30 to 45 minutes late at night and 50 to 70 minutes in the early evening.
Can you drop different passengers at different addresses?
Yes. Tell us every drop-off when you book so the fixed fare covers the full route.
Is there a Congestion Charge at Charing Cross?
Charing Cross is within the central charging zone. Ask the office how any charge is handled on your fare when you book.
Do you pick up from Embankment or Covent Garden instead?
Yes. We can collect from any address in central London. Just give us the details.
