Leatherhead is one of the towns we cover most regularly, right alongside our Epsom, Ashtead and Ewell core area. Peters Cars has been running journeys here for more than 10 years, so our drivers know the town centre, the station, and the quickest ways on and off the A24 and the M25, whatever the time of day and whatever the traffic is doing on the day you travel.
A Taxi Service Leatherhead Residents Have Used for Over 10 Years
Peters Cars is a family-run taxi and private hire company based a few miles away at 53 Kendor Avenue, Epsom. We're not a call centre working from a script; our drivers know Leatherhead'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 Leatherhead customers 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.
That matters most for the journeys that are easy to get wrong from a distance: knowing which side of the town centre is quickest for a station pickup, which route avoids the river crossing at busy times, or which road to use when the M25 junction backs up. It's the difference between a driver following a satnav for the first time and one who's made the same run for a decade.
A Local, Independent Taxi Firm You Can Actually Call
Leatherhead 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 town centre, the station, and the roads out towards Bookham and Fetcham, not a call centre reading from a script. Our drivers aren't anonymous; many Leatherhead 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 for Leatherhead journeys for more than 10 years.
Getting Around Leatherhead: Roads We Know Well
Leatherhead sits right where the A24 meets the M25 at Junction 9, and the River Mole runs through the town itself, so it's a well-connected spot if you know which route to take at busy times. Our drivers work Leatherhead's roads daily: the run down the A24 towards Epsom and Ashtead, the approach into the town centre past the railway station, and the quickest ways on and off the M25 when traffic backs up near the junction. 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 Leatherhead Journey
Whichever Leatherhead journey you're booking, whether it's a solo trip to the station or a family outing further afield, we run a mixed fleet to match it.
Saloon
A comfortable, fuel-efficient choice for one or two passengers on local Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead.
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.
Leatherhead Journey Times at a Glance
Leatherhead sits close to several towns we already run to daily, so most nearby journeys take less time than people expect.
| Destination | Approx. Distance from Leatherhead | Typical Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fetcham | 1 mile | 3–5 minutes |
| M25 (Junction 9) | 1 mile | 3–5 minutes |
| Bookham | 2 miles | 5–8 minutes |
| Ashtead | 2 miles | 6–8 minutes |
| Epsom town centre | 4 miles | 10–12 minutes |
| Ewell | 5 miles | 12–15 minutes |
| Chessington | 6 miles | 14–18 minutes |
| Sutton | 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 traffic building up around the M25 junction, especially at the start and end of the working day.
Landmarks & Local Spots We Serve in Leatherhead
As well as everyday journeys, we're regularly booked to and from the town's best-known spots.
Leatherhead Railway Station
Regular pickups and drop-offs for commuters and rail travellers, day or night.
Leatherhead Town Centre
Door-to-door drops around the High Street and town centre shops, without the search for parking.
The River Mole
Journeys around the riverside paths and the town's low-lying centre, where routes can shift after heavy rain.
M25 Junction 9
A quick run to the motorway for anyone starting a longer journey from Leatherhead.
Leatherhead and the Surrounding Area
Leatherhead sits just outside our Epsom, Ashtead and Ewell core area, but we're on these roads every day rather than treating the town as an occasional extra. From Leatherhead we also cover Bookham and Fetcham as standard, plus Chessington, Worcester Park and the towns towards Kingston and the M25. If your address sits right on the edge of our usual patch, call 01372 727494 and we'll confirm the journey before you book.
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Our Leatherhead Taxi Services
One local company for every kind of journey, rather than juggling different firms for the school run, the airport, and a wedding.
Local Taxi Services
Everyday journeys around Leatherhead, Bookham, Fetcham and our Epsom, Ashtead and Ewell core area, from the school run to a quick trip into town.
Airport Transfers
Door-to-door transfers from Leatherhead to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City, with flight-time pickups.
Station Transfers
Transfers from Leatherhead to London Victoria, Waterloo, St Pancras and Euston, avoiding the drive and the parking.
Long-Distance Journeys
Longer-distance trips beyond Leatherhead, booked with the same door-to-door service, using the M25 for a quick start.
Group & Family Transport
Larger vehicles and a trailer for extra luggage, so families and groups travel together in one booking.
Weddings & Special Occasions
Wedding cars and private hire for special occasions in and around Leatherhead.
Why Choose Peters Cars in Leatherhead
A local, DBS-checked private hire service that treats Leatherhead as regular territory, not a stretch destination, with drivers who cover the town every day rather than passing through occasionally.
Over 10 years serving Leatherhead
24-hour taxi service
DBS-checked drivers
Leatherhead covered every day, not occasionally
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 Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead.
Regular or one-off
Ask about a standing booking for regular Leatherhead journeys, or book a one-off trip whenever you need one.
Getting the Most Out of Your Leatherhead Taxi Booking
A few details help us get your Leatherhead journey right first time. Let us know your exact pickup address, including any specific entrance or side road, especially around the town centre where one-way sections and the river crossing can make a postcode alone misleading. If you're travelling with pushchairs, wheelchairs or extra luggage, 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 a Leatherhead 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Leatherhead is one of the towns we regularly cover, alongside our Epsom, Ashtead and Ewell core area, so it's a journey we run every day, not an occasional extra.
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 Leatherhead railway station, as well as from home addresses across the town.
Yes, we run door-to-door airport transfers from Leatherhead to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City. See our airport transfers page for details.
Yes, we run transfers 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 Leatherhead 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 journeys in and out of Leatherhead 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, Bookham and Fetcham are both part of our regular Leatherhead-area coverage, alongside the town centre itself.
Yes, we accept major cards when you book, with payment taken at the time of booking.
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 Leatherhead customers set up standing bookings for school runs, weekly appointments or regular commutes. Speak to us about arranging one.
Yes, we take same-day and last-minute bookings whenever a driver is available, alongside advance bookings.
Yes, Junction 9 is only a few minutes from Leatherhead, so we regularly run longer-distance and cross-county journeys that start with a quick run onto the motorway.
Book Your Leatherhead Taxi
Wherever you are in Leatherhead, or nearby in Bookham or Fetcham, 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 Leatherhead, Bookham, Fetcham, Epsom and Ewell.