Our taxi service in Kingston upon Thames covers the busy town centre that gives the whole borough its name. From Tolworth, Kingston is about 3 miles north along the A240 and through Surbiton, and we run there many times a day.
Around Kingston town centre
Kingston is one of the busiest shopping and nightlife centres in south-west London. The Bentall Centre, the Ancient Market Place, the riverside restaurants near Kingston Bridge and the Rose Theatre bring people in from miles around. The town centre is circled by a one-way relief road, and much of the middle is pedestrianised, so knowing where a car can stop matters. Our drivers know the drop-off points near the shops, the station and the theatre.
Kingston Hospital
Kingston Hospital, on Galsworthy Road near Norbiton, serves most of our area. Many of our Kingston bookings are hospital trips: outpatient appointments, visiting relatives, or collecting someone after a procedure when they cannot drive. We can drop you at the main entrance and collect you when you are ready. Appointments often run late, so rather than setting a fixed pickup time, you can call us on 020 3642 5921 when you are finished. We are open 24 hours, which helps with late visits and early admissions.
Students and Kingston University
Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus is on the Surbiton side of town, with other sites around the borough. At the start and end of term, students moving in or out with a car full of belongings often book an estate car or a 6 seater taxi. We also take students and visiting parents to and from the airports.
Getting home after a night out
On Friday and Saturday nights, Kingston is busy until late. Booking your car home in advance with a fixed fare saves waiting in the cold at the end of the evening. Agree a meeting point that is easy for the driver to reach, especially if you are near the pedestrianised streets.
| Journey from Kingston | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Tolworth Broadway | 12 to 20 minutes |
| Kingston Hospital to Tolworth | 12 to 18 minutes |
| Heathrow Airport | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Gatwick Airport | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Paddington by road | 45 to 60 minutes |
These times are typical off-peak estimates. Kingston's town centre roads are slow at rush hour and on Saturday afternoons.
Airports and stations from Kingston
Kingston is well placed for Heathrow, across Kingston Bridge and up through Hampton and Feltham. For the West End and long-distance trains, we run to all London terminals, including Paddington. Visitors staying in a Kingston hotel can use our hotel transfer taxi service between the hotel and the airport.
Theatre and riverside evenings
The Rose Theatre, on the High Street near the river, has a busy programme of plays and concerts. After an evening show, when everyone leaves at once, the streets nearby get busy. Booking your car home in advance, with a pickup point agreed, is the calm way to end the night.
Nearby areas
Kingston borders Surbiton to the south and New Malden to the east. Across the river are Hampton Wick and Hampton Court, with Thames Ditton beyond. See all the places we cover on our areas we cover page.
Book a Kingston taxi with the form above or call 020 3642 5921. Fares are fixed when you book, and you can pay by card or cash.