Why people book a car on Gipsy Hill
Walking down Gipsy Hill is easy. Walking back up with shopping, a suitcase or a tired child is something else. The road climbs sharply from the station to the top of the ridge, and the side streets off it are just as steep.
That is why so many of our Gipsy Hill bookings are short. A ride up from the station after work, a lift to the shops, or a trip to the top of the hill for a meal on Westow Hill. Short local fares are fixed like every other journey.
Gipsy Hill station pickup
Gipsy Hill station has Southern trains to Victoria and London Bridge, and it is a handy alternative to Crystal Palace station for people living on the western side of the ridge.
We pick up and drop off right by the station on Gipsy Hill. Tell us the train time and the driver will be waiting when you come out. Late at night, when the walk up the hill feels longer, a booked car is a real comfort.
Gipsy Road and Paxton Green
Gipsy Road runs east from the station towards Paxton Green and the edge of West Dulwich. The roundabout at Paxton Green is a busy junction with buses heading in several directions, and the health centre there is a regular stop for us.
The roads around Gipsy Road are mostly residential with tight parking. Add any helpful notes to your booking, such as a gate code or the best place to stop, and the driver will use them.
Private hire near Dulwich Wood
Dulwich Wood and Sydenham Hill Wood sit just to the east of Gipsy Hill. They are some of the oldest woodland left in London and great for a walk. We drop walkers and families at the nearest road entrances and can collect you again at a set time.
Dog owners use our pet friendly minicab to get muddy dogs home without worrying about the seats.
Further trips from Gipsy Hill
From the station, central London is a short train ride. With heavy bags, though, many people book a car directly. Our Crystal Palace to Victoria Station car service and the Crystal Palace to Euston Station transfer both pick up on Gipsy Hill.
For holidays, our Heathrow Airport transfer and minicab to Gatwick Airport start from your front door.
Schools and family trips
There are several primary schools around Gipsy Hill and the big independent schools of Dulwich are close by. Our school run minicab books term-time journeys in advance, with child seats on request.
Typical journey times from Gipsy Hill
These are typical times and change with traffic.
- Crystal Palace Triangle, around 5 minutes
- West Norwood, around 5 to 10 minutes
- Dulwich Village, around 10 minutes
- Central London, around 35 to 50 minutes
Snow and ice on the hill
Gipsy Hill is one of the first roads in the area to become difficult in snow and ice. On those days, buses sometimes avoid it, and walking down the steep pavement is risky. Our drivers know the safer approaches from Central Hill and Gipsy Road. If the weather turns, call us and we will tell you honestly what is possible.
Cars available
- Saloon for up to four passengers
- Estate for extra luggage or a folded buggy
- Executive car for special occasions
- 6 seater minicab for families
- 7 seater minicab for groups
Gipsy Hill roads we drive every day
- Gipsy Hill itself, from the Crystal Palace end down to the station
- Gipsy Road, east towards Paxton Green
- Central Hill and Highland Road, for the steep western side
- Alexandra Drive and Bowley Lane, for the roads towards Dulwich Wood
- Hamilton Road and Dunelm Grove, around the lower part of the hill
Gipsy Hill fares and payment
Every Gipsy Hill fare is fixed at booking, from a two-minute hop to the station to a long airport run. Pay by card or cash. For a price, use the form on this page or call 020 8659 9000.
Book a Gipsy Hill minicab
Book online, by phone or by WhatsApp, 24 hours a day. Give us the full address with postcode, the pickup time and the number of passengers.
Gipsy Hill links Upper Norwood, West Norwood and Dulwich. Our areas we cover page lists every neighbourhood.
