A taxi from Tolworth to Victoria serves two different kinds of traveller. Some are catching trains from Victoria station to the Sussex and Kent coasts. Others are heading to Victoria Coach Station, a short walk away, for National Express coaches around the UK and coaches to Europe. We can drop you at either.
Trains and coaches at Victoria
Victoria station is served by Southern trains to Brighton, Eastbourne and the Sussex coast, Southeastern trains to Kent, including the Medway towns and the north Kent coast, and the Gatwick Express.
Victoria Coach Station is on Buckingham Palace Road, a few minutes' walk from the station. It is London's main coach terminal, with services across the UK and to European cities. Many coaches leave very early or late at night, which is when getting there by public transport is hardest.
Driving from Tolworth to Victoria
The route is one of the more direct runs into central London. The car heads north on the A3 through Kingston Vale and Wandsworth, then along Battersea to cross the Thames at Chelsea Bridge or Vauxhall Bridge, arriving at Victoria from the south-west.
| Journey detail | Typical figure |
|---|---|
| Distance | about 11 to 12 miles |
| Off-peak time | 40 to 55 minutes |
| Weekday rush hour | 60 to 80 minutes |
| Night (after 11pm) | 30 to 40 minutes |
These times are typical estimates and can vary a lot with central London traffic.
Gatwick Express or a car straight to Gatwick?
Some people take a car to Victoria and then the Gatwick Express. From Tolworth, that route goes a long way north before coming back south. A car directly to the airport is usually quicker and means handling your bags only once. See our Tolworth to Gatwick taxi page for details.
Early and late coaches
Overnight and early-morning coaches from Victoria Coach Station are popular for long trips to the north of England, Scotland and Europe. Local trains and buses do not always run at those hours, but we are open 24 hours a day. Tell us your coach time, and we will plan your pickup with enough time to find your departure gate.
Days out and evenings in the West End
Victoria is also convenient for Buckingham Palace, Westminster and theatres close to the station. For an evening out, you can book a car in and a car home, with the return time agreed in advance. Groups of friends can share a 6 seater taxi and split the fixed fare.
Collecting you from Victoria
We can meet you on your return, whether you arrive by train or by coach. Tell us the service you are on and where it is coming from. If it is delayed, call 020 3642 5921 and we will adjust your pickup.
Tips for Victoria
Coach operators usually ask passengers to check in well before departure. Check your ticket for the exact time and the departure gate, and let us know it when you book so we plan the pickup around it.
Other stations nearby
For trains to Kent and East Sussex from the West End, see our Charing Cross taxi page. For south-west trains, Waterloo is closer still. We pick up from Tolworth and nearby areas, including Chessington and Berrylands.
Book with the form above or call 020 3642 5921. Your fare is fixed when you book, and you can pay by card or cash.