Purley Taxis
Purley taxis for local trips, station runs and airport transfers. Purley sits where the A23 and A22 meet, just a few minutes from the M25 and M23, which makes it one of the quickest parts of the borough for getting to Gatwick.
- Close to M25 & M23
- Fixed fares
- 24/7
Purley to the airports and London
Typical times by road from Purley. Please check these when you book, as traffic varies.
| From Purley to | Typical time | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Gatwick Airport | 25–40 min | Gatwick taxi |
| Heathrow Airport | 45–65 min | Heathrow taxi |
| Luton Airport | 70–95 min | Luton taxi |
| Victoria | 50–70 min | Victoria taxi |
Estimates only, not guaranteed.
Purley at a glance
Purley is a busy town centre with good roads south, several stations and plenty of green space on its doorstep.
Purley Cross
The junction where the A23 Brighton Road and the A22 Godstone Road meet.
Purley station
Southern trains, with branches towards Caterham and Tattenham Corner.
Purley Way
The retail parks and big stores along the A23 to the north.
Kenley and Riddlesdown
Open land and hilltop walks just to the south-east.
Why Purley is handy for airports
From Purley, the M23 and M25 are only a short drive down the A23. That makes Gatwick an easy run and gives a head start on the motorway to Heathrow or Luton. Many of our Purley customers book us for early flights, because getting to Gatwick by train first thing can mean a change and a wait. Our Croydon to Gatwick taxi page explains the route and the terminals.
Local journeys around Purley
We also do plenty of short local trips: to the station, to the shops on the Purley Way, to Purley War Memorial Hospital on Brighton Road, or to visit friends in nearby Coulsdon and Sanderstead. The hills around Purley can make walking with shopping or luggage hard work, so a car often makes sense even for short distances.
Late nights and early mornings
We are open 24 hours, so we can collect you from East Croydon after the last convenient connection or take you to Purley station for an early train.
Into London from Purley
For trips into town, the A23 runs north through Croydon and on to Streatham and Brixton. A Croydon to Victoria taxi is a popular choice for theatre trips and coach journeys.
Families and groups
Purley has lots of family homes, and airport runs with children and cases are common. Our 7 seater taxi takes larger groups, and child seats are available on request.
Booking tips for Purley
A few practical things that help journeys from Purley go smoothly.
The Purley Cross gyratory
Purley Cross, where the A23 and A22 meet, can back up at busy times. For an early Gatwick flight it rarely matters, but for a lunchtime or evening trip, a few minutes' extra buffer helps.
Hilly roads
Many Purley roads, including those on the Webb Estate and up towards Riddlesdown, climb steeply. A taxi from the door saves the walk up with shopping or luggage, and our drivers know their way around the quieter residential roads.
Station pickups
Purley, Purley Oaks and Reedham stations are all in the area. If we are collecting you from a train, tell us which station and which exit, especially at Purley, where the station sits between two roads.
Paying for your trip
Fares are fixed when you book, and you can pay by card or cash. Business customers can talk to the office about accounts.
Also covering Coulsdon, Sanderstead and South Croydon
We work across the whole borough. See the full list on our areas we cover page.
Call, WhatsApp or email the office. We take bookings around the clock and confirm every fare before you travel.
Purley taxi questions
How quickly can I get to Gatwick from Purley?
A typical journey takes 25 to 40 minutes, using the A23 and M23.
Do you pick up in Kenley and Riddlesdown?
Yes, we pick up across Purley and the surrounding CR8 areas.
Can you take me to Purley War Memorial Hospital?
Yes, we can drop off and collect on Brighton Road.
Do you take cards in the taxi?
Yes, we accept card and cash.
