What leaves from Euston?
Think of Euston as the start of the line to the north west. Avanti West Coast heads for Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and the North Wales coast, London Northwestern stops at Milton Keynes and Midlands towns, and on every night but Saturday the Caledonian Sleeper sets off for the Highlands.
That mix means our Euston passengers range from students and families to business travellers and walkers with big rucksacks.
Caledonian Sleeper taxi from Kingston
Catching the sleeper is one of the nicest ways to reach Scotland, and a calm arrival at Euston sets the tone. Evening roads across London are usually lighter, so the trip is often quicker than in the day. Your driver drops you near the main entrance with time to find your berth.
When you come back, the sleeper arrives in London early in the morning. Book a car to meet it, and you can be home in Kingston before most people are at work.
The drive from Kingston to Euston
Euston is about 13 miles from Kingston. The usual route heads north on the A3, crosses Putney Bridge, runs through Earl's Court and along the edge of Hyde Park to Marylebone Road, then east to Euston Road. That line follows the northern boundary of the Congestion Charge zone.
Allow about 45 minutes in light traffic and 75 minutes in the rush hour. These are typical times. Sunday evenings at Euston are especially busy with students and weekend travellers returning to the north.
Euston drop-off and pickup during the HS2 works
HS2 building work has reshaped the streets around Euston for years now, and the spot where cars may stop has shifted several times. Whatever the current layout, your driver gets you as near to the main doors as is legal.
Coming back to Kingston? Send us the train number and the time it is due. Your driver rings when they are close and names a meeting place, and a late train simply means a later pickup.
Moving students and big loads
September and June are Euston season for us, with students heading to and from universities in the north. Duvets, lamps and boxes of books do not fit in a saloon, so book an estate or a 6 seater taxi and list what is coming.
Business trips to Birmingham and Manchester
Early Avanti trains get you to a morning meeting in Birmingham or Manchester. That often means a Kingston pickup before 6am, which is routine for us. Choose an executive car if you want to work on the way in, and ask for an emailed receipt for your expenses.
Family visits to the North West
Many Kingston families have relatives in Manchester, Liverpool or North Wales, and Euston is where those visits begin. With presents, children and a weekend of luggage, a car to the station is a calm start. Book your return for the Sunday evening train and the driver will be waiting when you arrive back.
Football and concert trips
Big matches and concerts in Manchester and Birmingham send plenty of fans through Euston. For a group of friends, our 7 seater taxi gets everyone to the station together, and a booked return means no scramble for the last train home to Kingston.
Cars for Euston runs
Saloons carry four passengers with two large cases. Estates add boot space. Our MPV seats six with about four large cases, and the 7 seater taxi suits bigger groups. Child seats are available on request.
Sleeper arrivals in the morning
The southbound sleeper reaches Euston early in the morning. A pre-booked car means you step off the train and head straight back to Kingston, often before the worst of the rush hour on the A3.
Euston cab prices
Every journey has a fixed price agreed at booking. It depends on distance, time and car size, and you can pay by card or cash. Get your price from the form on this page or call 020 3740 2841.
Nearby stations and airports
For the East Coast line, our Kingston to King's Cross taxi covers King's Cross and St Pancras. Trains to the West Country leave from Paddington, covered by our Kingston to Paddington minicab. For flights north, see the Luton Airport taxi from Kingston. We collect from across the area, from Teddington to Tolworth.
