Kingston upon Thames is the main town for much of south-west London and north Surrey, with a large shopping centre, a university, a major hospital and a lively riverside. For people living in Thames Ditton and the villages around it, Kingston is where you go for bigger shops, a hospital appointment or an evening out. Our Kingston taxi service covers all of those journeys, plus airport and station transfers at fixed fares.
Shopping and the town centre
The Bentall Centre, the historic Market Place and the streets around them make Kingston one of the biggest shopping destinations outside central London. A taxi saves hunting for a parking space on a busy Saturday and makes it easy to bring heavy bags home. Let us know which part of town you will be in and we will agree where to meet.
Kingston Hospital
Kingston Hospital, on Galsworthy Road, serves a large area including Thames Ditton and Elmbridge. We take patients and visitors to appointments, and collect them afterwards when you call the office. For regular treatment visits, the office can set up repeat bookings. Please tell us if you need help getting in or out of the car, or if you are bringing a wheelchair.
Kingston University
Kingston University has several campuses in and around the town, including Penrhyn Road. At the start and end of term we help students with luggage between halls, the stations and home. A 6 seater taxi fits a lot of boxes if you are moving.
Evenings out
The Rose Theatre, riverside restaurants and bars around Kingston Bridge and Canbury Gardens make Kingston a popular night out. We collect from venues and take people home to Thames Ditton, Surbiton, Hampton and the Molesey villages. A group can share our 7 seater taxi for one fixed fare.
Airport transfers from Kingston
| Destination | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 25–35 minutes | 40–55 minutes |
| Gatwick Airport | 45–55 minutes | 60–80 minutes |
| London City Airport | 60–80 minutes | 80–110 minutes |
We track inbound flights and offer meet and greet, which is useful for visitors staying in Kingston. Our hotel transfer taxi page explains how we handle hotel pickups.
Kingston station and London
Kingston station has trains to Waterloo via Richmond or Wimbledon. When trains are disrupted or you have luggage, we run direct cars to all the main London stations.
Norbiton, Coombe and Kingston Hill
Beyond the town centre, Kingston's residential areas stretch east through Norbiton towards Coombe and up Kingston Hill towards Richmond Park. Kingston Hospital is in Norbiton, and the Kingston Hill area has a Kingston University campus. We cover all these districts, so you can book a car from Norbiton station to a hospital appointment, or from the Coombe area to an airport, as easily as from the town centre. The one-way system in the town centre can make short trips feel longer than they look on the map. Our drivers know how to avoid the worst of it, and your price is fixed before the car arrives.
Book your Kingston taxi
Enter your pickup and destination in the booking form at the top, or call 020 8390 5266 for help. The office is open 24/7, and we accept card and cash.
Kingston taxi questions
Do you take patients to Kingston Hospital?
Yes. We take patients and visitors to Kingston Hospital on Galsworthy Road and can collect you when you call.
How long does it take from Thames Ditton to Kingston town centre?
Typically 12 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic through Surbiton or over the Kingston bypass.
Can you collect us after a show at the Rose Theatre?
Yes. Tell us the finish time and we will agree a nearby pickup point.
How long is the drive from Kingston to Heathrow?
Typically 25 to 35 minutes off-peak, and longer at peak times.
Can you move a student's belongings to Kingston University halls?
Yes. Tell us how much you are moving and we will send an estate or our 6 seater MPV.
