What Charing Cross is good for
Charing Cross is a small terminus with a big location. Southeastern trains run from here through London Bridge to destinations across Kent and East Sussex, including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Ashford and Dover.
Step out of the front door and you are on the Strand. Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Covent Garden and dozens of theatres are all within a ten minute walk. Embankment station and the river are just behind. That central spot means plenty of our Charing Cross bookings have nothing to do with trains.
A car to the West End from Crystal Palace
Going into the West End for dinner and a show is lovely. Getting home afterwards on a crowded late train is less so. A booked car takes you from your front door to a drop-off close to Charing Cross and the theatres, then brings you home at the time you choose.
Tell us the show and when it is likely to end. The driver will wait nearby and call you when you come out. Shows sometimes overrun, so the pickup can be adjusted on the night with a quick call.
Route from SE19 to WC2
Charing Cross is about 8 miles from Crystal Palace. Most drivers head through West Norwood or Streatham to Brixton, up through Kennington and over Westminster Bridge or Lambeth Bridge, then along Whitehall or the Embankment towards the Strand.
Typical times are about 35 minutes in light traffic and 55 minutes at peak times. Please treat these as estimates. Parliament Square and the approach to Trafalgar Square can be slow, and events, marches and road closures in Westminster are common. Charing Cross is inside the Congestion Charge zone, which private hire vehicles pay during charging hours.
Event days and closures
Westminster hosts parades, protests and state events throughout the year. When roads are closed, our drivers use the Embankment or come in from the Waterloo side. If we know about closures in advance, we will suggest an earlier pickup.
Charing Cross drop-off on the Strand
The station forecourt faces the Strand, with the Eleanor Cross monument out front. Stopping is tightly controlled here, so drivers use the nearest legal set-down point. That is usually on the Strand itself or a side street close by, a minute or two from the station entrance.
If you need help with bags or have mobility needs, tell us when you book. We will find the most convenient spot for you.
Trafalgar Square and Whitehall
Charing Cross is also handy for offices around Whitehall, Northumberland Avenue and Covent Garden. Business passengers book us for meetings and work events in this part of London. We keep a record of every booking, so you can get a receipt by email afterwards.
Days out in Kent
Charing Cross is a good starting point for a day in Kent. Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and the castles and gardens of the Weald are all within an hour or so by train. Families and walking groups book a car to the station so they can travel light and start the day on time.
When you come back, the driver can meet you at Charing Cross or at another station if you change your plans. Just call us when you are on the train.
Pickups after late events
The West End is busy late at night, especially on Friday and Saturday. Pre-booked cars are much easier than trying to find a ride on the Strand at midnight. Give us the venue, the time and your mobile number, and the driver will call you when they are close. Remember that private hire cars in London can only pick up passengers who have booked.
Choose your car
- Saloon for up to four passengers and around two large cases
- Estate for extra luggage space
- MPV for up to six passengers, see our 6 seater minicab
- 7/8 seater for larger groups, see our 7 seater minicab
Charing Cross transfer fare
Every journey is priced in advance with a fixed fare. It depends on the time of day, the car and the route. You can pay by card or cash. Use the form on this page for an instant price, or call 020 8659 9000.
Nearby stations we also cover
Waterloo is just across the river, and many Southeastern trains also call at London Bridge. For trains to Brighton and the south coast, see our Crystal Palace to Victoria Station car service. If your evening includes a hotel stay, our hotel transfers cover the West End too.
We serve every local area around the park, including Beckenham and Sydenham.
