Our taxi service in Long Ditton covers a village that is technically in Surrey, in the borough of Elmbridge, but shares the Surbiton KT6 postcode. It sits between Surbiton and Thames Ditton, bounded by the Thames on one side and the A309 on the other, and it is a short drive from our office in Tolworth.
Long Ditton at a glance
Long Ditton is mostly residential, with a village feel. St Mary's Church stands at its historic heart, Ditton Hill rises towards the south, and the Portsmouth Road runs along the Thames on the northern edge, with views across the water to Hampton Court Park. There is no station in Long Ditton itself. Residents usually use Surbiton or Thames Ditton stations, which makes a car especially handy for early and late journeys.
Why people here book us
- Station runs to Surbiton for fast trains, or to Thames Ditton for the Hampton Court branch. See our taxi in Surbiton page.
- Heathrow flights. Long Ditton is close to the A309 and Hampton Court Bridge, the usual route to Heathrow.
- Local errands to Tolworth, Surbiton and Kingston.
- Weddings and events at venues along the river and in Kingston, often with guests needing a car back to their hotel.
- Regular trips such as school runs and weekly appointments.
| Journey from Long Ditton | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Tolworth Broadway | 10 to 12 minutes |
| Surbiton station | 5 to 10 minutes |
| Heathrow Airport | 25 to 35 minutes |
| Gatwick Airport | 40 to 55 minutes |
| Luton Airport | 1 hour 5 to 1 hour 25 |
These are typical off-peak times.
Finding your house
Some roads in Long Ditton are narrow, winding, or have similar names, and a few houses are set back behind private drives. When you book, it helps to mention anything that makes your home easy to spot, such as a house name or a nearby landmark. The driver will then pull up at the right door, even in the dark at 4am.
Airport runs for families
Long Ditton has lots of families, and holiday season brings a steady run of airport bookings. For family trips, our 6 seater taxi takes everyone together, and child seats are available on request. For trips further afield, we also run to Luton, Stansted and London City.
Guests and hotels
If you have visitors coming to stay, or guests at a family wedding, our hotel transfer taxi service can collect them from the airport and take them to their hotel, with meet and greet in arrivals.
The Scilly Isles junction
Many Long Ditton journeys pass through the pair of roundabouts known locally as the Scilly Isles, where the Kingston bypass (A309) meets the Portsmouth Road. It is a handy junction for reaching the A3, Esher and Hampton Court, but it queues in the morning and evening peaks. Our drivers know when to use it and when to go another way, through Surbiton or along the river. For time-sensitive trips such as flights and trains, we allow for this when planning your pickup, so you are not watching the clock.
Nearby areas
Long Ditton sits between Surbiton to the east, Thames Ditton to the west and Hook to the south. See all the places we cover on our areas we cover page.
Book a Long Ditton taxi with the form above or call 020 3642 5921. Fares are fixed when you book, and you can pay by card or cash.