Taxi from Hounslow to Charing Cross

Charing Cross station sits on the Strand, steps from Trafalgar Square and the heart of the West End. Southeastern trains run from here to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and other towns in Kent and East Sussex. For Hounslow residents it is the station for trips to Kent, and the drop-off point for many nights out in town.

From Hounslow to Charing Cross

Drivers usually take the A4 Great West Road and Cromwell Road, then through Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner, and along Piccadilly or the Mall towards Trafalgar Square. Another option is the Embankment along the river. The trip is about 13 to 14 miles.

Typical times:

• Early morning or late evening: 40 to 50 minutes.
• Weekday daytime: 50 to 65 minutes.
• Friday and Saturday evenings: allow longer, as the West End gets busy.

Charing Cross is inside the Congestion Charge zone. If your journey is during charging hours, ask us how it affects your quote.

Drop-off on the Strand

Traffic rules around the Strand and Trafalgar Square have changed in recent years, and some roads are closed to vehicles. Drivers use the nearest permitted set-down point and will tell you where it is before you arrive. If you are catching a train with luggage, allow a few extra minutes.

A night in the West End

Many of our Charing Cross bookings are for theatres, restaurants and events. Book a return with the expected finish time and the driver will meet you at an agreed point nearby. Getting home to Hounslow late at night is much easier with a car already booked than with a long tube ride.

Groups and celebrations

For a group night out, choose a 6 or 7 seater so everyone travels together. A birthday, a hen party or a family theatre trip all work well this way.

Travelling to Kent from Hounslow

If you are visiting family in Kent or heading to the coast, Charing Cross is the place to start. With bags and children, the direct car from Hounslow avoids the tube changes. Business travellers heading to Tonbridge or Sevenoaks can book an executive saloon and get a receipt for expenses.

Other stations nearby

Waterloo is just across the river by Hungerford Bridge, and London Bridge is a little further east. Victoria serves Brighton and Gatwick. Our hotel transfer taxi page covers trips between Heathrow hotels and central London.

Where we pick up from

We collect from across Hounslow and nearby towns, including Isleworth, Osterley and Brentford. You can pay by card or cash, and your fare is fixed when you book.

Planning around West End events

Large events in central London, such as parades, marches and Christmas lights switch-ons, can close roads near Trafalgar Square at short notice. Our drivers keep an eye on closures, but on busy days it can be quicker to meet a short walk away from the station. If you are catching a specific train, we may suggest an earlier pick-up from Hounslow on those days.

For theatre trips, the driver can drop you on a nearby side street and collect you from an agreed meeting point afterwards, so you are not waiting on the Strand in the crowds.

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