Anerley Road minicab pickups
Anerley Road is the main route through the area, running south from Crystal Palace towards Penge and Croydon Road. It carries a lot of buses and through traffic, and it can be slow at rush hour.
Our drivers know the side roads off Anerley Road where they can stop without blocking buses. When you book, give us your exact address and any notes about where to wait. The driver will call when they arrive.
Anerley Hill car service
Anerley Hill climbs steeply from the bottom of the park up to the National Sports Centre and Crystal Palace Parade. Walking it with bags is hard work, and in icy weather it is tricky. A short booked car up or down the hill is one of our most common local journeys.
If you are heading to the National Sports Centre for a swim, a training session or an event, we can drop you at the main entrance and collect you afterwards. On big event days the roads around the park get very busy, so book early.
Anerley station pickup
Anerley station sits between Penge West and Norwood Junction on the London Overground Windrush line, with Southern trains too. It is a small, quiet station, and a train journey with changes is hard work when you have heavy luggage.
We pick up and drop off at the station entrance. Tell us your train time and the driver will be there when you arrive. For longer trips with heavy bags, a direct car is often easier than changing trains.
Betts Park and local landmarks
Betts Park is a quiet green space on the Anerley side of the border with South Norwood. It holds one of the last surviving stretches of the old Croydon Canal, which once ran through the area. It is a good spot for a walk with children or a dog.
The old Anerley Town Hall, on Anerley Road, is a community hub with events and activities. We drop off and collect for events there too.
Everyday journeys from Anerley
- Shopping trips to Croydon, Bromley and the Penge High Street shops
- Appointments at Croydon University Hospital and Beckenham Beacon
- Visits to friends and family across South London
- Work trips and late finishes
- Days out in central London
Our school run minicab is popular with Anerley families, and the pet friendly minicab helps with vet visits.
Trains and flights from SE20
Many Anerley residents book a car to central London stations to avoid changes with luggage. Our Waterloo Station minicab and our Crystal Palace to King's Cross minicab both pick up here.
For holidays, the minicab to Gatwick Airport runs straight south through Croydon, and the London City Airport minicabs head east through the tunnels.
Typical journey times from Anerley
These are typical times and depend on traffic.
- National Sports Centre, around 5 minutes
- Croydon town centre, around 15 minutes
- Bromley, around 15 to 20 minutes
- Central London, around 40 to 55 minutes
A short history of Anerley
Anerley grew up around the Croydon Canal and later the railway in the early 1800s. The name is said to come from an old word meaning lonely or solitary, as the area was once mostly fields. Today it is a busy residential area at the foot of the park, with good transport links and a strong community feel.
Vehicles available
- Saloon for up to four passengers
- Estate for extra space
- Executive car for special occasions
- 6 seater minicab for families
- 7 seater minicab for groups
Child seats are available on request.
Anerley roads we drive every day
- Anerley Road, the main route between the park and Penge
- Anerley Hill, for the National Sports Centre and Crystal Palace Parade
- Croydon Road, for Betts Park and the run towards Elmers End
- Thornsett Road and Ridsdale Road, for quiet residential pickups
- Anerley Park and Oakfield Road, close to the station
Anerley fares
Every Anerley fare is fixed at booking, so the price stays the same whatever happens on Anerley Road. Pay by card or cash. Get a price from the form on this page or by calling 020 8659 9000.
Book a minicab in Anerley
Book online, by phone or on WhatsApp at any time. Give us the full address and postcode, the pickup time and the number of passengers.
Anerley sits between Penge, South Norwood and Upper Norwood. See every area on our areas we cover page.
