School run taxi
Regular morning and afternoon runs to schools in and around Kingston, booked by the term or the week. We try to keep the same driver on the same route, so children see a familiar face at the kerb.
Kingston Cars runs Kingston taxis and minicabs from our base on Clarence Street, KT1. We handle local trips around Kingston upon Thames, school runs, and pre-booked transfers to every London airport and the main rail termini.
Typical drive times from Clarence Street
Kingston Taxi service from Kingston Cars means fixed fares, friendly local drivers and clean minicabs ready when you are. When you book a cab for the school run, the station, a night out, or a corporate transfer, we agree on the price before the car arrives.
Need a cab in a hurry? Or a calm, pre-booked car for tomorrow morning? Either way, you want a taxi that turns up on time, costs what you were told and gets you there without fuss.
That is what we do at Kingston Cars. We cover Kingston upon Thames and the neighbourhoods around it, with local drivers, clean cars and honest prices. This guide explains how our minicabs work, where we go and how to get the best value from every journey.
Plenty of firms offer a Kingston taxi. Fewer treat you like a neighbour. We are a local cab company, so the people answering your call know the area, and the drivers know which roads clog up and when.
Kingston has its quirks. The one-way system around the town centre, the school-run crawl on Kingston Hill and the weekend queues near the river can all catch out a driver who does not live here. Ours do. They pick sensible routes, avoid the worst traffic and get you to your door faster.
We are a cab facilitator, connected with plenty of local minicab operators, so we cover journeys across Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Hill, Kingston Vale and every neighbourhood around them. We match your journey to the right operator and agree a fixed fare before the car arrives.
You will not find surprise extras or a meter running while you sit in a jam. You agree on the price first, then you relax.
Affordable should not mean unreliable. Our cheap minicabs run from every postcode around Kingston, and the price is fixed before you set off. Short hops across town stay light on the wallet. Longer cab journeys stay predictable.
We collect and drop off across the KT postcodes and nearby SW areas, including:
If your street is not on the list, ring us anyway. We probably go there.
Kingston Hill is a busy stretch that links the town to Coombe and Richmond Park. Kingston Vale sits on the A3 near Robin Hood Gate, which makes it handy for anyone heading towards central London or the south-west. Our minicabs run both roads all day, so a pick-up at a house, a hospital or a pub car park is never a problem.
Most of our work is ordinary, and that suits us fine. School drop-offs. The supermarket runs. Late trains home. A lift to the dentist.
Kingston station is the hub for South Western Railway services, and a pre-booked cab saves you waiting in a queue when it rains. We also run regular taxis to the Bentall Centre, Kingston University and Kingston Hospital on Galsworthy Road. If you have an appointment, tell us the time, and we will plan the car around it.
Fancy Hampton Court Palace, Richmond Park or a riverside dinner by Kingston Bridge? Book a car there and another back. Nobody has to stay sober enough to drive, and nobody has to hunt for parking.
A fixed fare is simple. You ask for a quote, we give you a price, and that price stays the same even if the traffic goes mad.
Give us your pick-up point, your destination and your travel time. We confirm the fare before you commit. Waiting time, long delays and extra stops can be added, but we tell you first. No nasty shock at the end.
Fixed pricing makes budgeting easy. Parents, shift workers and students can plan their week knowing exactly what each taxi will cost. It also beats guessing, which is how most people end up overpaying.
People often ask whether an app is cheaper than ringing a local firm. Sometimes yes. Often no.
Ride-hailing apps use dynamic pricing. When demand jumps, so does the fare. Rain, rush hour, football traffic and late Friday nights can all push the quote up before you have even put your coat on.
When you call or book online with a local cab firm, the price is agreed with a real person. You can ask questions, request a larger car or add a child seat. Pre-booked quotes are often steadier at busy times, and you are dealing with a firm that knows Kingston, not a map pin. Compare both and see which comes out better for your trip.
Got a group? A big family gathering, a wedding party or a team night out is easier in one vehicle than in four separate cars.
Our minibus hire service suits birthdays, church trips, sports clubs and school outings. Everybody arrives together, nobody gets lost and nobody needs a designated driver. Tell us your numbers and your route when booking, and we will match the right vehicle to the job.
Minibuses go quickly at weekends and during holidays. Book early for Christmas parties, race days and summer events, and ask about return transfers at the same time.
Business travel needs to be smooth and professional. Late cabs cost time and money, so we keep things punctual and tidy.
A corporate cab from us covers client pick-ups, staff taxis after late shifts and trips to meetings across Surrey and London. Drivers are polite, discreet and used to working around tight diaries. Your visitors get a good first impression before they have even reached your door.
We provide clear records for each transfer, which makes expenses and accounts much less of a headache.
If you use taxis often, a weekly account saves effort and cash handling.
Offices, schools, care providers and regular commuters are the usual customers. Nobody needs to carry cash or dig around for a card. You travel, we log the journey, and you receive a neat statement.
Accounts help managers see where journeys are going and who booked them. Parents, carers and schools can also set up regular school-run cars without chasing receipts. Ask our team about setting one up.
We run a dedicated kingston airport taxi service for Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City Airport, whether you need a heathrow to kingston taxi after a long flight or a kingston to heathrow cab before sunrise. Each airport has its own page with full details, so check there for fares and meeting points.
Not every trip stays inside Kingston. We also cover longer cab transfers across south London and Surrey, including a Purley taxi from Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding area.
Travelling to Croydon, Sutton, Epsom, Guildford or central London? The same fixed-fare rule applies. Tell us where you are heading, and we will quote clearly before the car arrives.
Sit back, charge your phone and enjoy a quiet ride. If you need extra luggage space or a child seat, say so when you book, and we will sort it.
Booking is quick. You can ring us or use the website at kingstoncars.org.uk. Give us your pick-up address, destination, time and passenger numbers. We confirm the price and send a car.
There is no app to download and no account to set up. You can book in a couple of minutes online, or speak to someone in our office.
Enter your pick-up, drop-off, date and time in the booking form, or call 020 8546 7000. Add flight numbers, train times or anything the driver should know.
You see the fare before you confirm. The price is fixed at the time of booking, so heavy traffic on the A3 or a slow queue at the terminal does not change what you pay.
Your driver arrives at the agreed time and place. For airport pick-ups you can ask for meet and greet, where the driver waits in arrivals with a name board.
Most of our work is everyday travel: getting children to school, getting people to a flight, getting a group to a wedding. These are the services people ask us for most.
Regular morning and afternoon runs to schools in and around Kingston, booked by the term or the week. We try to keep the same driver on the same route, so children see a familiar face at the kerb.
Trips to the vet, the groomer or kennels with your dog or cat on board.
Between Kingston hotels, the airports and central London, timed around check-in.
Room for six people and their bags without splitting into two cars.
For larger groups heading to the airport, a match or a family event.
Choosing the right vehicle at the booking stage saves a lot of stress at the kerb. Here is roughly what each car type takes.

The everyday car for local runs, station drops and solo or couple airport trips.

A larger, quieter saloon for business travel, client pick-ups and special occasions.
Two families sharing a ride, or four adults who need proper luggage space.
More about our 6 seater taxi
Group airport runs, wedding guests and team travel in one vehicle.
More about our 7 seater taxiVehicle photos show the type of car, not a specific vehicle. Luggage figures are typical and depend on case size, so tell us what you are carrying when you book and we will send the right car.
Heathrow is the closest airport to Kingston and the trip we run most often. Gatwick is a straightforward motorway run, while Stansted, Luton and London City take longer and need more buffer time before your flight.
| Airport | Typical drive | Typical distance | Usual route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 25–35 min | about 10 miles | Through Hampton and Feltham on the A312 and A30 |
| Gatwick | 45–55 min | about 25 miles | A3 or A243 to the M25, then the M23 |
| London City | 65–85 min | about 22 miles | A3 and the South Circular, then the Blackwall Tunnel |
| Luton | 60–80 min | about 45–50 miles | M25 north to the M1 |
| Stansted | 80–100 min | about 65–70 miles | M25 to the M11 |
Travelling by train instead? We also run to King's Cross, Euston, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo, Charing Cross and London Bridge.
We are a local firm, not a national app. That means a real office, a phone that gets answered, and drivers who know the one-way system around the Bentall Centre.
Our base is in the town centre, KT1 1QT. When you call, you speak to people who know Kingston, not a call centre.
The fare is fixed when you book. Roadworks on Kingston Bridge or a jam on the M25 do not change it.
For airport collections, ask for meet and greet and your driver will wait in the arrivals hall with your name.
We accept major credit and debit cards, so you do not need to find a cash machine before a 5am airport run.
Early flights and late trains are normal for us. You can book a car for any hour of the day or night.
We pick up across the Royal Borough and the towns just over the borders. Each area page has local pick-up points, routes and typical journey times.
Not on the list? See all the areas we cover or ask us when you book.
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We would like to hear how your journey went, good or bad. Email info@kingstoncars.org.uk or tell us when you next call. Feedback goes straight to the office team.
More answers are on our full FAQ page, and you can always contact the office directly.
No. Licensed minicabs in London must be pre-booked, so always arrange your car through an operator. A pre-booked car also means your driver and vehicle are licensed.
For everyday journeys, a short wait is usually fine. For early starts, busy weekends, events or airport transfers, book a day or more ahead. It gives us time to place the right car and driver.
Yes. You get a price before the journey begins. If you add stops or the plans change, we tell you about any difference before it applies.
Yes. Both are part of our regular patch, along with Norbiton, Coombe, Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth, Chessington and Teddington.
Our minibus hire service handles bigger parties. Give us your group size, date and route, and we will recommend a suitable vehicle.
Child seats can be arranged on request. Mention the child's age when booking so we bring the correct one.
It depends on the day. Apps can rise sharply when demand is high, while a phone or online booking with us gives you a set price in advance. Comparing both is the smartest way to check.
Yes. Our weekly accounts suit offices, schools and frequent travellers. Contact us to set one up, and we will explain how invoicing works.
Whether you want a quick cab to the station, a minibus for a party or a reliable corporate car for clients, we are here to help. Visit Kingston Cars or call us to get your fixed fare today.
We are a Cab Facilitator, connecting the passengers with the licenced Minicab and Taxi service providers in the UK, with best interests of both parties.