Euston is London's gateway to the West Midlands, the North West and the west of Scotland. When you arrive from Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool or Glasgow, a Euston station taxi saves you the Northern line to Waterloo and the stopping train home. We collect you at Euston and drive you straight to Thames Ditton or any address in our area, at a price agreed before the journey.
Trains that arrive at Euston
Avanti West Coast runs the long-distance intercity services, and London Northwestern Railway runs trains from Milton Keynes, Northampton and Birmingham. The London Overground also operates from the station. Euston passengers are often visiting family, returning from business trips to Manchester or Birmingham, or bringing students home from university at the end of term.
Finding your car at a busy station
The area around Euston has been changed by major building work in recent years, and walking routes can move. Rather than naming a spot that might not be right on the day, we agree the pickup point with you when you book. When you have left the platform, call 020 8390 5266 and the office will tell you exactly where the driver is waiting.
Route and typical timings
The journey is around 16 to 18 miles. Most drivers head south through Marylebone and Hyde Park Corner, cross the river at Chelsea or Battersea, and follow the A3 towards Kingston before the final stretch to Thames Ditton.
| When you arrive | Typical journey |
|---|---|
| After 9pm | 40–55 minutes |
| Weekday daytime | 55–75 minutes |
| Friday evening | 75–95 minutes |
Student moves and heavy luggage
At the start and end of university terms, one small car is rarely enough. Boxes, bedding and a desk lamp need space, so tell us what you are bringing. Our 6 seater taxi is the usual choice for a student and a parent with a full load. An estate works for lighter moves. The fixed fare means you know the cost before the car arrives at Euston.
Travelling with children
Long train journeys with young children can be tiring, and a crowded Tube at the end is harder still. We can fit child seats on request. Tell us each child's age when you book so the right seat is in the car.
Journeys to Euston
We also take passengers from home to Euston for outbound trains. Allow extra time on weekday mornings, as central London traffic builds quickly. Pickups are available from across the area, including Surbiton, Hinchley Wood and Walton-on-Thames.
Travelling to the East Coast instead? Use our King's Cross station taxi. For trains to Bristol, Wales or the South West, see Paddington station.
Meeting visitors off the train
If a friend or relative is arriving at Euston and does not know London, you can book the car for them and give us their mobile number. The office will contact them when the train arrives and guide them to the driver. This is useful for older relatives travelling alone and for students making their first trip to the area. You can pay when you book, so there is nothing for them to arrange on the day.
Book now
Use the form at the top of the page, or phone our 24-hour office. Card and cash are both accepted.
Euston taxi questions
How far is Euston from Thames Ditton by car?
Around 16 to 18 miles. The drive typically takes 40 to 75 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Where do I meet the driver at Euston?
We agree a pickup point when you book, because the area around the station changes with building work. Call the office when you are off the train.
Can you fit a student's belongings in the car?
Yes. Tell us roughly how much you are bringing and we will send an estate or our 6 seater MPV.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, child seats are available on request. Tell us the age of each child when you book.
Can I book a car to Euston for an early train?
Yes. We run 24/7. Book ahead and tell us your train time so we can plan the pickup.
