Claygate is a village with its own identity, a busy parade of shops and a mainline station, set among commons and green belt on the southern edge of Elmbridge. Our Claygate taxi service covers the village centre and the lanes around it, and serves as a starting point for journeys to Gatwick, Heathrow and central London.
Local knowledge of the village
Claygate's centre is compact, with narrow roads and limited parking near the shops and the station, especially at school times. Our drivers are used to these streets and will agree a pickup spot that works for you, whether that is your front door, the station or a restaurant in the village. Claygate Common, Arbrook Common and the surrounding countryside make it a pleasant place to live, but some addresses are down long private roads. Let us know if yours is one of them.
Claygate station
Claygate station is on the line from Guildford to Waterloo via Surbiton. We collect visitors arriving by train, take commuters to the station when it is raining, and bring people home when late trains are disrupted. For journeys into town when trains are not running, see our Waterloo station taxi page.
The A3 and M25 on your doorstep
Claygate is only a short drive from the A3, and junction 10 of the M25 is not much further. That gives Claygate one of the quickest runs to Gatwick of any area we cover, and makes the long trips to Stansted and Luton straightforward too.
| Destination | Off-peak |
|---|---|
| Gatwick Airport | 35–45 minutes |
| Heathrow Airport | 30–40 minutes |
| Kingston upon Thames | 15–20 minutes |
Groups, events and celebrations
Village events, school reunions and parties at local halls and pubs often need transport for several people. Our 7 seater taxi takes a group together on one fixed fare, and can drop each person at a different address afterwards. For a family holiday with lots of luggage, the 6 seater taxi is a good fit.
Esher, Hinchley Wood and beyond
Claygate residents often travel to Esher for restaurants and Sandown Park, to Hinchley Wood for schools, and to Kingston upon Thames for bigger shops and Kingston Hospital. We cover all these routes, as well as longer trips to Guildford, Leatherhead and Epsom on request.
Getting to Esher, Oxshott and the M25 villages
Claygate sits between Esher, Oxshott and Chessington, and many local journeys run between them. Families head to schools in Oxshott and Cobham, and people visit friends in Long Ditton or Thames Ditton. Visitors come for Chessington World of Adventures, a few minutes to the east. Because Claygate is close to the A3, we also take people to Cobham, Leatherhead and Guildford on request, with a fixed fare agreed in advance. For late trains into Claygate station, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, it is worth booking before you leave London. You can then walk straight to the car rather than waiting on a quiet platform.
Booking a Claygate taxi
Enter your journey in the booking form above for an instant fixed price, or phone 020 8390 5266 to speak to the office. We are open 24/7, and you can pay by card or cash.
Claygate taxi questions
How long does it take to get from Claygate to Gatwick?
Typically 35 to 45 minutes off-peak via the A3 and M25, and longer at busy times.
Can you pick up from a private road in Claygate?
Yes. Let us know when you book so the driver can find your address easily.
Do you meet trains at Claygate station?
Yes. Give us your arrival time and we will agree a meeting point.
Can you take a group from Claygate to a party and back?
Yes. A 7/8 seater can take the group on one fixed fare, with drops at different addresses on the way home.
