Victoria is one of London's busiest transport hubs, with mainline trains, the Victoria, District and Circle lines, and the national coach station a short walk away. Our Victoria station taxi takes you from there to Thames Ditton, Long Ditton or anywhere in our area. Book ahead and the fare is fixed.
Trains and coaches at Victoria
Southern runs trains from Brighton, the Sussex coast and Surrey, and Southeastern serves Kent towns such as Canterbury, Ramsgate and Dover. The Gatwick Express also runs here, so we often collect people who have flown into Gatwick and taken the train into London. Victoria Coach Station is a few minutes' walk south, with services from across the UK and mainland Europe. Tell us whether you are arriving by train or by coach so the pickup is in the right place.
How the journey home works
Victoria is in south-west central London, so the drive to Thames Ditton is fairly direct. Drivers usually cross Chelsea Bridge or Battersea Bridge, pass through Wandsworth and join the A3, leaving it for the A309 or the roads through Kingston. It is roughly 14 to 15 miles.
| Arrival | Typical journey |
|---|---|
| Night-time | 30–45 minutes |
| Weekday daytime | 45–60 minutes |
| Weekday evening peak | 60–80 minutes |
Victoria is inside the central London Congestion Charge zone. Ask the office how any charge is handled on your fare when you book.
Meeting the car
We confirm a pickup point near the station or the coach station when you book, because minicabs cannot wait on the black-cab rank. Once you arrive, phone 020 8390 5266 and the office will connect you with your driver. For coach arrivals, which can easily run an hour or more late, please call us with any change of time.
Gatwick passengers who came in by train
If you have landed at Gatwick and are only going to Victoria to get home to Thames Ditton, it is worth comparing prices. A car from Gatwick Airport straight to your door skips the train and central London altogether. Ask for a quote on both.
Theatre, shopping and hotels near Victoria
We also take people from Thames Ditton to Victoria for West End shows in the area, shopping trips and hotel stays. If you are staying overnight in town, our hotel transfer taxi can take you to the hotel door with your bags. Groups going into London together can share a 7 seater taxi.
We collect from every area we cover, including West Molesey, Long Ditton and Weston Green. For South Western Railway services, see our Waterloo station taxi.
Travelling with luggage through Victoria
Victoria is often crowded, and moving between the mainline station, the Underground and the coach station with large cases is hard work. A pre-booked car means you only have to reach the pickup point. Tell us how many cases you have so we can send an estate or MPV if needed.
Book your Victoria car
Book through the form above or call 020 8390 5266 at any hour. Card and cash are accepted.
Victoria taxi questions
Can you pick me up from Victoria Coach Station?
Yes. Tell us you are arriving by coach, and call the office if the coach is running late so we can adjust your pickup.
How long does it take to get from Victoria to Thames Ditton?
Typically 30 to 45 minutes at night and 45 to 60 minutes during the weekday daytime, and longer in the evening peak.
Does the Congestion Charge apply?
Victoria is inside the central London Congestion Charge zone. Ask the office how any charge is handled on your fare when you book.
I landed at Gatwick. Should I get a car from Victoria or from the airport?
A car straight from Gatwick avoids the train and central London traffic. Ask us to quote both so you can compare.
Can a group of seven travel together from Victoria?
Yes. Our 7/8 seater vehicles can take a group together. Mention your numbers and luggage when you book.
