Getting around SE25
South Norwood grew up around the railway. Norwood Junction station sits at its centre, with Station Road and the High Street leading off towards the Stanley Halls and the famous clock tower. Portland Road runs east towards Woodside, lined with shops, takeaways and terraced streets.
Traffic builds quickly here at school times and in the evening rush. Our drivers know the short cuts between Selhurst Road, Holmesdale Road and the back streets, which helps when the main roads clog up.
Norwood Junction minicab pickups
Norwood Junction is a busy station, served by Southern trains and the London Overground Windrush line. People book us to get to and from the station with heavy bags, or when their train arrives late and they would rather not walk home.
For pickups, tell us your train and which side of the station you will come out on. The station has entrances on both sides of the tracks. The driver will call when they arrive and agree the exact spot.
Selhurst Park match day car
Selhurst Park sits on the western edge of South Norwood. On match days the roads around Holmesdale Road, Park Road and Whitehorse Lane get very busy, and some streets close for safety.
If you are heading to a game, book early and tell us you are going to the match. We will drop you as close as the closures allow, then collect you at an agreed point after the final whistle. Expect a short walk to the car, as the area right outside the ground is busy for a while after the game.
The lake, the country park and local walks
South Norwood Lake and Grounds is a quiet spot off Auckland Road, and South Norwood Country Park stretches out towards Elmers End. Both make a good half day out. We drop families and dog walkers at the entrances, and our pet friendly minicab means the dog can come too.
Hospital trips and appointments
Croydon University Hospital in Thornton Heath is a short drive from South Norwood, and we run there every day. We also take patients to King's College Hospital and to clinics in Croydon town centre. For appointments, book the return at the same time or call us when you are ready to leave.
From South Norwood to central London
For longer rail journeys, many people still prefer a car into central London. Our Crystal Palace to King's Cross minicab and our Waterloo Station minicab both pick up across SE25.
For holidays, we run the minicab to Gatwick Airport, which is especially quick from this side of Crystal Palace, and the Stansted Airport transfers for flights from the north-east.
Typical journey times from South Norwood
These are typical car journey times. Traffic can change them.
- Croydon town centre, around 10 minutes
- Crystal Palace Park, around 10 minutes
- Beckenham, around 10 to 15 minutes
- Central London, around 40 to 55 minutes
Sherlock Holmes and South Norwood
South Norwood has a famous former resident. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived on Tennison Road in the 1890s, and wrote some of his Sherlock Holmes stories while living here. A blue plaque marks the house. It is a nice detail for visitors exploring the area, and we are happy to drop you there.
Cars for every South Norwood journey
- Saloon for up to four passengers and everyday trips
- Estate for more luggage or shopping
- Executive car for special occasions
- 6 seater minicab for families
- 7 seater minicab for groups and match day crowds
Child seats are available on request.
South Norwood roads we drive every day
- High Street and Station Road, around the clock tower and Norwood Junction
- Portland Road, for the shops towards Woodside
- Selhurst Road and Holmesdale Road, around Selhurst Park
- Auckland Road and Lancaster Road, for pickups near the lake
- Woodside Green and Albert Road, on the eastern side
South Norwood fares
All our South Norwood fares are fixed at booking. You pay what you agreed, whatever the traffic does on Portland Road. Pay by card or cash.
Check a price on the booking form on this page, or call 020 8659 9000 and we will quote straight away.
Book a minicab in South Norwood
Book online, by phone or on WhatsApp at any hour. Give us your full address and postcode, the time, the number of passengers and how many bags you have.
South Norwood sits between Upper Norwood, Anerley and the Croydon border. You can see every area we cover on our areas page.
