Ashtead is one of our three core coverage areas, alongside Epsom and Ewell. Peters Cars has been running local taxi journeys here for more than 10 years, so our drivers know the village, the station, and the quickest routes on and off the A24, whatever the time of day and whatever the traffic is doing on the day you travel.
A Taxi Service Ashtead Residents Have Used for Over 10 Years
Peters Cars is a family-run taxi and private hire company based just down the road at 53 Kendor Avenue, Epsom. We're not a call centre working from a script; our drivers know Ashtead's roads, its station, and the routes that stay quickest at busy times of day. Every driver is DBS-checked, our fleet runs from saloon cars to 8-seaters with a trailer for extra luggage, and bookings can be made online, by phone, or by message, whatever suits you best.
As a private hire operator based in Epsom, we work within the licensing rules set by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, which cover both our vehicles and our drivers. That gives Ashtead residents a consistent, accountable service: the same company answering the phone, the same drivers on the road, and a fare you can check before you travel rather than one set by an app mid-journey.
A Local, Independent Taxi Firm You Can Actually Call
Ashtead is well served by national ride-hailing apps, but a local, independent taxi firm works differently. When you call Peters Cars, you speak to someone who knows the village, the station, and the roads around Barnett Wood Lane and Ashtead Common, not a call centre reading from a script. Our drivers aren't anonymous; many Ashtead customers request the same driver for a school run, a hospital appointment or a standing weekly booking, because familiarity builds trust. There's no algorithm changing the fare mid-journey and no surge pricing on a wet Friday night, just a straightforward local taxi service that's been answering the phone from Ashtead for more than 10 years.
Getting Around Ashtead: Roads We Know Well
Ashtead sits right on the A24 between Epsom and Leatherhead, with the M25 at Junction 9 only a few minutes away, so it's a well-connected village, if you know which route to take at busy times. Our drivers work Ashtead's roads daily: Woodfield Lane and Barnett Wood Lane into the village centre, the run past Ashtead Common towards Leatherhead, and the quickest ways on and off the A24 when traffic backs up near the station or the Leatherhead Road junctions. That local knowledge matters most when it counts, getting you to an early flight, a train that won't wait, or a hospital appointment on time, even when a satnav route would normally add another fifteen minutes.
Vehicles for Every Ashtead Journey
Whichever Ashtead journey you're booking, whether it's a solo trip to the station or a family outing to Chessington, we run a mixed fleet to match it.
Saloon
A comfortable, fuel-efficient choice for one or two passengers on local Ashtead trips or a station transfer.
Estate
Extra boot space for luggage, shopping or sports equipment, without stepping up to a full MPV.
MPV
Room for the family or a small group, with space for luggage on longer journeys out of Ashtead.
8 Seater
Our largest vehicle, seating up to 8 passengers together in one booking, one driver, one journey.
Trailer
Available alongside our larger vehicles whenever a group is travelling with extra luggage.
See our full fleet page for more on each vehicle.
Ashtead Journey Times at a Glance
| Destination | Approx. Distance from Ashtead | Typical Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Leatherhead | 2 miles | 6–8 minutes |
| M25 (Junction 9) | 2 miles | 5–8 minutes |
| Epsom town centre | 3 miles | 8–10 minutes |
| Epsom Hospital | 3 miles | 8–10 minutes |
| Ewell | 4 miles | 10–12 minutes |
| Chessington | 6 miles | 14–18 minutes |
| Sutton | 8 miles | 18–22 minutes |
| Kingston upon Thames | 9 miles | 20–25 minutes |
These are typical drive times outside peak hours; we build in extra time around the school run, rush hour on the A24, and race days at Epsom Racecourse, when local roads and junctions can slow right down.
Landmarks & Local Spots We Serve in Ashtead
As well as everyday journeys, we're regularly booked to and from the village's best-known spots.
Ashtead Common
Pickups and drop-offs at the main car park entrances, for dog walkers, joggers and families.
Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
A popular local venue for weddings, functions and community events; ask about our wedding car service.
Ashtead Station
Regular pickups and drop-offs for commuters and rail travellers, day or night.
Barnett Wood Lane
Home to much of Ashtead's local business and industrial units, which can be tricky to find by postcode alone.
Ashtead and the Surrounding Area
Ashtead is one of our three core coverage areas, alongside Epsom and Ewell, so we're on these roads every day rather than treating the village as an occasional extra. From there we run out into Leatherhead, Chessington, Worcester Park and the towns towards Kingston and the M25. If your address sits right on the edge of the village, call 01372 727494 and we'll confirm the journey before you book.
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Our Ashtead Taxi Services
Local Taxi Services
Everyday journeys around Ashtead, Epsom and Ewell, from the school run to a quick trip into the village, a shopping run, or a regular appointment booked as a standing arrangement.
Airport Transfers
Door-to-door transfers from Ashtead to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City, with flight-time pickups so you're not left cutting it fine on the way to check-in.
Station Transfers
Transfers from Ashtead to London Victoria, Waterloo, St Pancras and Euston, avoiding the drive, the parking, and the walk in with luggage.
Long-Distance Journeys
Longer-distance trips beyond Ashtead, booked with the same door-to-door service, whether that's a one-off trip or a journey you need to repeat regularly.
Group & Family Transport
Larger vehicles and a trailer for extra luggage, so families and groups travel together in one booking instead of splitting across several cars.
Weddings & Special Occasions
Wedding cars and private hire for special occasions in Ashtead, from the ceremony to the reception, booked around your schedule for the day.
Why Choose Peters Cars in Ashtead
A local, DBS-checked private hire service that treats Ashtead as core territory, not an add-on, with drivers who cover the village every day rather than passing through occasionally.
Over 10 years serving Ashtead
24-hour taxi service
DBS-checked drivers
Ashtead is a core coverage area
Door-to-door journeys
Vehicles for up to 8 passengers
Additional luggage capacity available
Major cards accepted when booking
Local, cross-county and longer-distance journeys
How Booking Works
Book
Call 01372 727494, book online, or message us your Ashtead pickup address and time.
Confirm
We confirm your driver, vehicle type, and pickup window.
Door-to-door pickup
Your driver collects you from your door, anywhere in Ashtead.
Regular or one-off
Ask about a standing booking for regular Ashtead journeys, or book a one-off trip whenever you need one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Ashtead is one of our three core coverage areas alongside Epsom and Ewell, so every address in Ashtead is within our regular running area.
Fares depend on distance, time of day and vehicle size. Call 01372 727494 or see our prices page for an up-to-date quote before you book.
Yes, we regularly collect from Ashtead station, as well as from home addresses across the village and surrounding roads.
Yes, we run door-to-door airport transfers from Ashtead to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City. See our airport transfers page for details.
Yes, we run transfers from Ashtead to London Victoria, Waterloo, St Pancras International and Euston. See our station transfers page for journey times.
Yes, we run a 24-hour service, so Ashtead journeys are covered whether it's an early start or a late-night pickup.
Yes, every Peters Cars driver is DBS-checked, and we've been running local taxi journeys from Ashtead for more than 10 years.
Yes, our fleet ranges from saloon cars to 8-seaters, with a trailer available for extra luggage, so most families and groups can travel together in one booking.
Yes, we accept major cards when you book, with payment taken at the time of booking.
Yes, we regularly collect from the car parks around Ashtead Common; let us know which entrance you're at when you book.
Yes, we run regular pickups and drop-offs to the business and industrial units on Barnett Wood Lane. Give us the unit name or number as well as the postcode, as some sites are easy to miss from the road.
Yes, Epsom Hospital is a short, regular run for us from Ashtead, typically around 8–10 minutes by road, with door-to-door pickup so you're not left waiting at a rank.
Call 01372 727494 with your pickup and destination and we'll give you a price before you book, so there are no surprises when you travel.
Yes, many of our Ashtead customers set up standing bookings for school runs, weekly appointments or regular commutes. Speak to us about arranging one.
Yes, we regularly run guests to and from functions and weddings at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, including group bookings if several guests are travelling from the same area.
Getting the Most Out of Your Ashtead Taxi Booking
A few details help us get your Ashtead journey right first time. Let us know your exact pickup address, including any specific entrance, unit number or side road, especially around Barnett Wood Lane's business units or the roads bordering Ashtead Common, where a postcode alone can point to the wrong gate. If you're travelling with pushchairs, golf clubs, wheelchairs or extra suitcases, mention it when you book so we can send an estate, MPV or 8-seater rather than a saloon that's too small on the day. For airport and station transfers, giving us your flight number or train time means we track delays and adjust your pickup automatically, rather than you having to call and rearrange. And if an Ashtead journey needs to happen every week, such as a school run, hospital appointment or regular commute from the station, ask about setting it up as a standing booking; it's usually quicker to arrange once than to book the same trip from scratch each time.
Book Your Ashtead Taxi
Wherever you are in Ashtead, Peters Cars is here around the clock. Book online, call, or message us your pickup details, destination and travel time, and we'll take care of the rest, whether that's tonight, tomorrow morning, or a regular booking every week.
Email: , or find us on the road most days around Ashtead, Epsom and Ewell.