Peters Cars has been running a taxi and private hire service from Epsom for more than 10 years, giving us the local knowledge to cover journeys across Surrey quickly, whatever the time of day and whatever the traffic is doing on the day you travel.
A Surrey Taxi Service Built on Local Experience
Peters Cars is a family-run taxi and private hire company based at 53 Kendor Avenue, Epsom. We're not a call centre working from a script; our drivers live and work in Surrey, know the routes that avoid delays, and have been trusted with local journeys, airport runs and station transfers for well over a decade. 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 running from an Epsom base, we work within the licensing rules set by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, which cover both our vehicles and our drivers. In practice, that means a consistent, accountable service for anyone booking a Surrey taxi: 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.
Surrey Towns We Cover
Surrey isn't one uniform area to us; it's a set of towns we know individually. Epsom, Ashtead and Ewell are our core, day-to-day territory, and we run out from there across the borough boundary into Leatherhead, Chessington, Worcester Park and the towns further towards Kingston and the M25. If your address sits between two of these towns, or right on the edge of our usual patch, call 01372 727494 and we'll confirm whether it's a journey we cover before you book.
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A Local, Independent Taxi Firm You Can Actually Call
Surrey 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 Epsom, Ashtead, Ewell and the surrounding Surrey towns, not a call centre reading from a script. Our drivers aren't anonymous; many regular 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 in Surrey for more than 10 years.
Getting Around Surrey: Roads We Know Well
Surrey's road network can catch out drivers who don't know it well. Our drivers work the A24 between Epsom and Leatherhead every day, know when the A3 backs up near Chessington and the Kingston bypass, and plan around the M25 at Junctions 9 and 10 for journeys heading further afield. 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 twenty minutes.
Vehicles for Every Surrey Journey
Whichever Surrey journey you're booking, we run a mixed fleet to match it.
Saloon
A comfortable, fuel-efficient choice for one or two passengers on local Surrey 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 Surrey journeys.
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.
Surrey Journey Times at a Glance
| Town | Approx. Distance from Epsom | Typical Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ewell | 2 miles | 6–8 minutes |
| Ashtead | 3 miles | 8–10 minutes |
| Leatherhead | 4 miles | 10–12 minutes |
| Fetcham | 5 miles | 12–15 minutes |
| Chessington | 5 miles | 12–15 minutes |
| Bookham | 6 miles | 14–18 minutes |
| Worcester Park | 6 miles | 15–18 minutes |
| Cheam | 6 miles | 15–18 minutes |
| Sutton | 7 miles | 15–20 minutes |
| Surbiton | 7 miles | 16–20 minutes |
| Kingston upon Thames | 8 miles | 18–22 minutes |
| Esher | 8 miles | 18–22 minutes |
These are typical drive times outside peak hours; we build in extra time around the school run, rush hour on the A24 and A3, and race days at Epsom Racecourse.
Landmarks & Events We Serve Across Surrey
As well as everyday journeys, we're regularly booked for well-known Surrey venues and events, where planning ahead makes all the difference.
Epsom Racecourse
Including Derby Day and other race meetings, when local roads and parking get busy. Book ahead where you can.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Family and group trips to the theme park and zoo, with room for extra luggage and larger parties.
Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Race days and exhibitions at Sandown Park, with door-to-door drop-off close to the gates.
Bourne Hall, Ewell
A popular local venue for weddings and civil ceremonies; ask about our wedding car service.
Our Surrey Taxi Services
Local Taxi Services
Everyday journeys around Epsom, Ashtead, Ewell and the wider Surrey area, from the school run to a quick trip into town, a shopping run, or a regular appointment booked as a standing arrangement.
Airport Transfers
Door-to-door transfers across Surrey 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 anywhere in our Surrey coverage area to London Victoria, Waterloo, St Pancras and Euston, avoiding the station car park and the walk in with luggage.
Long-Distance Journeys
Cross-county and longer-distance trips beyond Surrey, 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 across Surrey, from the ceremony to the reception, booked around your schedule for the day.
Why Choose Peters Cars for Surrey Taxi Travel
A local, DBS-checked private hire service covering Surrey from an Epsom base.
Over 10 years serving Surrey
24-hour taxi service
DBS-checked drivers
Epsom-based, Surrey-wide coverage
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 Surrey 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 our Surrey coverage area.
Regular or one-off
Ask about a standing booking for regular Surrey journeys, or book a one-off trip whenever you need one.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're based in Epsom and cover Epsom, Ashtead and Ewell as our core area, with regular journeys across Surrey to Leatherhead, Chessington, Worcester Park, Bookham, Fetcham, Sutton, Cheam, Surbiton, Kingston and Esher. Call 01372 727494 to check a specific address.
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 run a 24-hour service, so Surrey journeys are covered whether it's an early airport run or a late-night pickup.
Yes, we run airport transfers from anywhere in our Surrey coverage area to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City. See our airport transfers page for details.
Yes, we run station transfers to London Victoria, Waterloo, St Pancras International and Euston, with door-to-door pickup anywhere in our Surrey coverage area. See our station transfers page for journey times.
Yes, every Peters Cars driver is DBS-checked, and we've been running a taxi and private hire service across Surrey 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 take same-day and last-minute bookings whenever a driver is available, alongside advance bookings.
Yes, we accept major cards when you book, with payment taken at the time of booking.
Yes, we cover Epsom Racecourse, including busy events such as Derby Day. Book in advance where possible, as this is one of our busiest periods.
Yes, we run family and group bookings to and from Chessington World of Adventures Resort, with room for extra luggage and larger groups.
Yes, tell us your return time when you book and we'll have a driver ready, whether that's from a Surrey event, an airport, or a station.
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.
For events such as Derby Day at Epsom Racecourse or race days at Sandown Park, we recommend booking as early as possible, as these are some of our busiest periods.
Yes, many of our Surrey customers set up standing bookings for school runs, weekly appointments or regular commutes. Speak to us about arranging one.
Our Surrey fleet ranges from saloon cars and estates to MPVs and 8-seaters, with a trailer available for extra luggage. See our fleet page for details.
Getting the Most Out of Your Surrey Taxi Booking
A few details help us get your Surrey journey right first time. Let us know your exact pickup address, including any specific entrance, car park or side road, especially for less central spots around Chessington, Worcester Park or Esher where a postcode alone can point to the wrong side of a large site. 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 a Surrey journey needs to happen every week, such as a school run, dialysis appointment or regular commute, 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 Surrey Taxi
Wherever you are in Surrey, 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.