| From | Rosehill, Sutton SM1 |
|---|---|
| To | Waterloo station, SE1 |
| Distance | About 10 miles |
| Typical drive time | 45 to 55 minutes |
| Usual route | North through Morden and Clapham, then Kennington to the South Bank |
Staying south of the river
Waterloo is on the south bank of the Thames, which makes it one of the easier central London stations to reach from Rosehill. The usual route follows the A24 north through Morden, Tooting and Clapham, then goes through Kennington towards the station. Because the car never has to cross the river, the journey is often more predictable than runs to the stations on the north bank. Journeys into central London during charging hours may cross the Congestion Charge zone. We will confirm when you book whether it is included in your fixed fare.
Trains from Waterloo
South Western Railway runs services from Waterloo to Woking, Guildford, Basingstoke, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Exeter. Waterloo East, across the footbridge, has Southeastern trains to Kent. If you are catching a train to a cruise terminal at Southampton, or a long journey to the South West with lots of luggage, a car to the station takes the stress out of the start.
Theatres, the South Bank and the London Eye
Not every Waterloo booking is about trains. The station is the nearest drop-off point for the Old Vic, the National Theatre and the Southbank Centre, and the London Eye is a short walk away. After a show, we can collect you at an agreed time, which saves waiting for a train home to Sutton late at night. For groups going to a show together, a 6 seater or 7 seater taxi is often good value.
Drop-off and meeting points
Waterloo has several entrances, and the roads immediately around the station are busy with buses. Our drivers set you down at a permitted stopping point near the entrance you need. For a return pickup, the driver will tell you in advance where to meet, which is usually a quieter side road near the station.
Flying instead?
If you are travelling on from London, compare our airport services. Heathrow and Gatwick are both direct runs from Rosehill. Visitors staying in hotels near the South Bank can use our hotel transfer taxi to get to the airport.
When the trains are disrupted
Waterloo is the busiest station on the South Western network, so when there is engineering work, bad weather or a strike, the effects are felt here first. If your train home is cancelled, or you have to reach a connection on time, call us and we will send a car. For planned disruption, such as weekend engineering works, it is best to book ahead.
Nearby stations
For trains to Kent from the other side of the river, see our Charing Cross station taxi. For Brighton and the Gatwick Express, see Victoria. We collect for Waterloo from Merton Park, Raynes Park, Cheam and all the areas we cover.
Questions we get asked
How long does it take to get from Rosehill to Waterloo?
Typically 45 to 55 minutes. Because the route stays south of the river, it is often more predictable than trips to stations on the north bank.
Can you pick us up after a show on the South Bank?
Yes. Agree a pickup time and place when you book, and call the office if the show runs late.
Can you take us to Waterloo for a train to a cruise at Southampton?
Yes. Tell us how much luggage you have so we can send a suitable car.
Do you go to Waterloo East as well?
Yes. It is connected to the main station by a footbridge, and the driver can set you down at the closest point.
Can I book a car if my train from Waterloo is cancelled?
Yes. Call the office and we will send a car as quickly as we can. On strike days and during engineering works, booking ahead is the safest option.