Sydenham Road and Kirkdale
Sydenham Road is the main shopping street, running from Cobb's Corner east towards Lower Sydenham and Bell Green. It has independent shops, cafés and pubs, and a busy bus corridor. Kirkdale climbs north from Cobb's Corner towards Forest Hill, with more shops and restaurants along the way.
Stopping can be tricky on both roads at busy times. Our drivers use the side streets and loading bays where they can, and they call you when they arrive. If you are eating out, tell us the restaurant name and the driver will find the nearest safe spot.
Westwood Hill and Upper Sydenham
Westwood Hill rises from Sydenham up to the top of the ridge near Crystal Palace Park. Upper Sydenham is full of large Victorian houses, quiet roads and steep hills. It is a very short drive from our base.
Many of our regular customers live here. People book us for trips to the station, the shops and further afield. A fixed fare means the price stays the same however long the traffic on the hill takes.
Sydenham station car pickups
Sydenham station has London Overground Windrush line trains and Southern services, including trains to London Bridge. Sydenham Hill station, on the Dulwich side, has Southeastern trains towards Victoria. Lower Sydenham is on a separate line towards Hayes and London Bridge.
We pick up and drop off at all three. Tell us which station you need, as they are far apart. With luggage or a late train, a car to your door is far easier than the walk home.
Parks and green spaces
Sydenham Wells Park sits on the hillside near Wells Park Road, with its ponds and gardens. Mayow Park, off Mayow Road, is one of the oldest public parks in the area. Sydenham Hill Wood, on the western edge, is ancient woodland with walking trails. We drop families, walkers and dog owners at all of them.
For a day with a dog, our pet friendly minicab makes sure you get a driver who is happy to carry animals.
Local journeys from SE26
- Lewisham Hospital and the Princess Royal University Hospital
- The Horniman Museum and Gardens in nearby Forest Hill
- Shopping in Lewisham, Catford and Bromley
- School runs across Lewisham and Bromley
- Evenings out in Dulwich and on the Triangle
For regular school journeys, our school run minicab books a full term at once.
Trains, flights and longer trips
Sydenham is well placed for the east and the City. Our London City Airport minicabs and Stansted Airport transfers both start well from here. For trains into town, see the London Bridge Station transfer and our Crystal Palace to Charing Cross private hire.
Typical journey times from Sydenham
These are typical times by car and vary with traffic.
- Crystal Palace Park, around 5 to 10 minutes
- Forest Hill and the Horniman, around 5 minutes
- Lewisham, around 15 minutes
- Central London, around 35 to 50 minutes
The South Circular and Sydenham
The South Circular runs along the northern edge of Sydenham, through Forest Hill and Catford. At rush hour it can be very slow. Our drivers often take the quieter back roads through Sydenham Hill and Kirkdale to avoid it. Your fare is fixed when you book, so a detour around traffic never costs you more.
Cars for Sydenham journeys
- Saloon for up to four passengers
- Estate for luggage and shopping
- Executive car for special occasions
- 6 seater minicab for families
- 7 seater minicab for groups
Child seats are available on request.
Sydenham roads we drive every day
- Sydenham Road, from Cobb's Corner to Bell Green
- Kirkdale, north towards Forest Hill
- Westwood Hill, for Upper Sydenham and the park
- Wells Park Road and Mayow Road, for the parks
- Silverdale and Venner Road, close to Sydenham station
Sydenham fares
All Sydenham fares are fixed at booking. The price covers your journey as booked, whatever the traffic on Sydenham Road. Pay by card or cash. Check the price on the booking form on this page, or call 020 8659 9000.
Book a minicab in Sydenham
Book online, by phone or by WhatsApp, 24 hours a day. Give us your address with postcode, the pickup time and the number of passengers.
Sydenham borders Penge, Dulwich and Beckenham. Our areas we cover page lists every area.
