About Esher
Esher is a small Surrey town in the borough of Elmbridge, on the old Portsmouth Road, the A307. Its High Street has restaurants, cafés and boutique shops. Sandown Park racecourse is on the edge of the town centre, and Claremont Landscape Garden, run by the National Trust, is just to the south. The A3 Esher bypass runs past the town, linking it with Kingston, central London and the M25.
Typical journeys from Esher
| Destination | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| Kingston town centre | 15–20 min |
| Heathrow | 35–45 min |
| Gatwick | 40–50 min |
| Waterloo | 55–70 min |
Drive times are typical estimates outside rush hour.
Racing and events at Sandown Park
Sandown Park hosts horse racing through the year, as well as conferences, exhibitions and private events. On big race days, the roads around Esher are packed. A taxi drops you at the entrance and saves queuing for the car park. Groups can travel together in our 7 seater taxi. Book the return in advance and agree a meeting point, because everyone leaves at once after the last race.
Airport runs from Esher
Esher is close to junction 10 of the M25, which makes Gatwick an easy run and the long trips to Stansted and Luton more manageable. Heathrow is reached via the A3 and M25, or through Hampton. For early flights, book a day or more ahead.
School runs and local journeys
Esher has several well-known schools, and parents use our school run taxi for regular term-time trips. We also carry Esher residents to Kingston for shopping, to Surbiton station for fast trains, and to hospital appointments.
Popular pick-up points in Esher
- Esher High Street: restaurants, cafés and shops along the Portsmouth Road.
- Sandown Park: race days, exhibitions and events next to the town centre.
- Esher station: on the main line towards Surbiton and Waterloo.
- Claremont: the National Trust garden and the area around it, south of the town.
Esher has many private roads and gated developments. If yours has a gate, an intercom or a specific entrance, add the details to your booking so the driver can get in without delay. For early-morning airport runs, the driver will wait at the gate and call you rather than ringing the bell.
Business visitors to Esher often combine a meeting with a trip to Heathrow or Gatwick. If you are booking for a client or a colleague, enter their name and mobile number in the booking so the driver can contact them directly.
Nearby areas
Esher is next to Thames Ditton and a short drive from Chessington and Surbiton. See all the places we cover on our areas we cover page.
Esher taxi questions
Can you take us to Sandown Park on race day?
Yes. Sandown Park is right beside Esher town centre. On race days, traffic is heavy, so book early and agree a clear pick-up point for the return.
Do you pick up from Esher station?
Yes. Esher station is next to Sandown Park. We agree a meeting point and the driver calls when they arrive.
How long does it take from Esher to Gatwick?
Usually 40 to 50 minutes, using the A3 to the M25 and then the M23.
Do you cover Claygate and Hinchley Wood?
We regularly pick up in neighbouring villages such as Claygate and Hinchley Wood. Enter your address in the form to see the fare.
Can you collect me from a private road or gated estate in Esher?
Yes. Add the gate code, intercom name or entrance details to your booking. For early pick-ups, the driver will call you from the gate rather than ringing the bell, so the rest of the house is not woken.