Our taxi service in Thames Ditton covers one of the prettiest villages in our area. Thames Ditton sits on the south bank of the Thames in Surrey, opposite Hampton Court Park, about 3.5 miles west of our office in Tolworth.
The village and the river
The old High Street runs down towards the river, lined with cottages, independent shops and historic pubs. Giggs Hill Green, with its cricket ground, sits beside the Portsmouth Road. Thames Ditton Island, reached by a footbridge, has a small community of riverside homes. It is a quiet, well-kept place, and many of our customers here book us for trips they would rather not drive themselves.
Thames Ditton station is on the short branch line from Surbiton to Hampton Court, with direct trains to Waterloo. Services are less frequent than on the main line, so many residents prefer a car for early flights or late returns.
Hampton Court Palace and events
Hampton Court Palace is just over the bridge, a few minutes by car. The palace and its gardens host flower shows, concerts and other events through the summer, when traffic around Hampton Court Bridge can be very heavy. If you are going to an event, book early and we will agree a drop-off and pickup point that avoids the worst of the queues.
Why Thames Ditton is great for Heathrow
The standard route from our area to Heathrow passes right through Hampton Court. From Thames Ditton, the airport is often only 25 to 35 minutes away, making it one of our quickest Heathrow pickups.
| Journey from Thames Ditton | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Tolworth Broadway | 12 to 18 minutes |
| Hampton Court Palace | 5 to 8 minutes |
| Heathrow Airport | 25 to 35 minutes |
| Gatwick Airport | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Paddington by road | 50 to 65 minutes |
These are typical off-peak times. Hampton Court Bridge can be slow in the summer and at weekends.
Everyday journeys
- Trains. Thames Ditton or Surbiton station, or all the way to a London terminal such as Paddington.
- Kingston for shopping, the theatre or Kingston Hospital. See our taxi in Kingston upon Thames page.
- Dinner out at the riverside pubs, with a car home at the end of the evening.
- Family trips in a 6 seater taxi, with child seats on request.
Visitors and guests
Thames Ditton's riverside setting makes it popular for weddings and family celebrations. We can bring guests from the airport or their hotel with our hotel transfer taxi service, and take them home afterwards.
Evenings out in the village
The riverside pubs and restaurants in Thames Ditton are popular for evening meals and family celebrations. The roads down to the river are narrow, and parking is limited, so it helps to agree a pickup spot when you book, such as the top of the High Street or the station. If you are not sure what time you will finish, you can call us when you are ready and we will tell you how long the car will be.
Nearby areas
Thames Ditton is next to Long Ditton to the east, with Surbiton beyond. Across the river are Hampton Court and East Molesey. See all the places we cover on our areas we cover page.
Book a Thames 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.