Victoria is two busy transport hubs in one area. The railway station serves Southern trains to Brighton and Sussex, Southeastern trains to Kent and the Gatwick Express. A short walk away, Victoria Coach Station is the main departure point for National Express and many European coach services. Our drivers cover both.
How we get you to Victoria
From Hounslow the usual route is the A4 Great West Road, then Cromwell Road through Kensington, and on past Knightsbridge or Sloane Square to Victoria. It is about 11 to 13 miles. Typical times:
- Early morning or late evening: 35 to 45 minutes.
- Weekday daytime: 45 to 60 minutes.
- Rush hour: allow 70 minutes.
Victoria is inside the London Congestion Charge zone. If your journey falls within charging hours, ask us how that affects your quote. The fare you agree at booking is the fare you pay.
Railway station or coach station?
Tell us which one you need. The two are close but not next to each other, and with heavy bags the walk between them is not pleasant. Drivers use the nearest permitted set-down point for the station or the coach station.
Coach travellers from Hounslow
Coaches often leave early in the morning or late at night, when the tube is quiet and buses are infrequent. A booked taxi gets you to Victoria Coach Station with time to find your gate. Coming back, the driver will meet you at the agreed point; give us your coach number and expected arrival time.
Trains to the coast and Gatwick
Victoria is the main London station for Brighton, Eastbourne and much of Kent. Families heading for a seaside day trip with buggies and bags often find a taxi from Hounslow easier than the tube. If you are flying from Gatwick, though, a direct car from Hounslow is usually quicker than going via Victoria; see our Gatwick taxi page.
Groups and luggage
For families or groups of five or six, a 6 seater MPV keeps everyone together. For a large group, ask for a 7 or 8 seater. A saloon suits up to four people with standard luggage. You can pay by card or cash.
Other nearby stations
If your train leaves from Waterloo or Charing Cross, we can take you there too. For hotel guests, our hotel transfer taxi service covers pick-ups from Heathrow and Hounslow hotels to Victoria.
Where we pick up from
We collect from Hounslow and all nearby areas, including Twickenham, Whitton, Isleworth and Feltham. From Twickenham the driver may use the A316 and come into town via Chelsea instead, depending on traffic.
Tips for early coach departures
Many coaches from Victoria leave before 7am. For those departures, we suggest leaving Hounslow at least an hour before your coach, which leaves time to find your gate and check your luggage. Early morning traffic on the A4 is normally light, but it can build quickly after 6:30am on weekdays.
If you are returning on a late coach, give us the coach number. Coaches are often delayed by motorway traffic, and the driver can adjust the pick-up time if you let us know.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the taxi from Hounslow to Victoria?
Typically 40 to 60 minutes via the A4 and Cromwell Road. Allow longer in the weekday rush hour.
Can you drop me at Victoria Coach Station?
Yes. Tell us you need the coach station and the driver will use the nearest permitted set-down point.
Is Victoria in the Congestion Charge zone?
Yes. If your journey is during charging hours, ask us how it affects your quote. Your fare is fixed when you book.
Should I go via Victoria to get to Gatwick?
From Hounslow, a direct taxi to Gatwick round the M25 is usually quicker and simpler than going into Victoria first.
Can you meet my coach when it arrives at Victoria?
Yes. Give us the coach number and arrival time and the driver will meet you at the agreed point.