Dartford to Waterloo Taxi
Waterloo is where the South Western trains to Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Exeter start, and it is also the back door to the National Theatre, the Southbank Centre and the London Eye. Taxi On The Go covers Dartford to Waterloo at a fixed fare from £64, ULEZ included, with a drop at the Cab Road rank or wherever on the South Bank you are heading. Book online in a minute or WhatsApp 020 8888 9988.
A taxi from Dartford to Waterloo station is from £64 one way in a saloon (sedan), ULEZ included. The run is about 18 miles along the A2, Old Kent Road and Waterloo Road, taking 40–70 minutes, and the same fare covers Waterloo East and the South Bank. Taxi On The Go is Dartford-based private hire, pre-booked at a fixed price and available at any hour.
Taxi fares to Waterloo from Dartford and the DA postcodes
Saloon (sedan) prices, one way, four passengers and two big cases, ULEZ built in. Waterloo is the shortest terminus run from Kent because it sits just over the river from the Old Kent Road.
| Where we collect | Fare (from) | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley BR1 / BR2 | £42 | 35–55 min |
| Sidcup DA14 / DA15 | £45 | 35–60 min |
| Bexleyheath & Welling DA6 / DA16 | £48 | 40–65 min |
| Dartford & Crayford DA1 | £64 | 40–70 min |
| Swanley BR8 | £55 | 45–75 min |
| Greenhithe & Stone DA9 | £56 | 45–75 min |
| Gravesend DA11 / DA12 | £64 | 55–85 min |
| Dartford in a 6-seat MPV | £68 | 40–70 min |
| Dartford in an 8-seat minibus | £95 | 40–70 min |
Guide figures for a standard saloon (sedan), confirmed against your postcode when you book. The route never touches the Dartford Crossing, so there is no Dart Charge. A quarter of an hour of waiting at the pickup is free.
The road from Dartford to Cab Road
This is the one terminus where the direct road from Kent is also the obvious one. From Dartford the driver takes the A2 through Bexley, leaves it at New Cross for the Old Kent Road, continues to the Bricklayers Arms and the Elephant and Castle, and drops down St George's Road and Waterloo Road to the station. Eighteen miles, no river crossing, no tunnel.
If the Old Kent Road is closed the fallback is the A20 through Lewisham and Lee to New Cross Gate, or the A200 along the river from Deptford through Rotherhithe and Tower Bridge Road. Both add a few minutes and neither changes the fare.
Where the car stops
- Cab Road — the taxi rank under the station on the Waterloo Road side, with lifts up to the concourse. Best for luggage.
- Station Approach — the ramp up to the main entrance by the Victory Arch, closest to the South Western platforms.
- Waterloo East — the Sandell Street entrance for Southeastern connections.
- South Bank — the National Theatre stage door on Upper Ground, the Southbank Centre on Belvedere Road, or the London Eye pier.
Timing the pickup for a South Western departure
South Western Railway runs frequently to Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth, but advance fares to Exeter and the West Country are tied to one service, and Waterloo's platforms are spread wide across the concourse. The driver aims to land you with 15 minutes to spare.
| Departure from Waterloo | Leave Dartford |
|---|---|
| Before 07:00 | 1h 05m ahead |
| 07:00–09:30 | 1h 45m ahead |
| 10:00–15:30 | 1h 25m ahead |
| 16:00–19:00 | 1h 50m ahead |
| After 20:00 | 1h ahead |
The Old Kent Road between the Bricklayers Arms and New Cross is the slow stretch in both peaks. Bromley, Sidcup and Bexleyheath pickups can leave ten minutes later than the table; Gravesend fifteen minutes earlier. Cruising from Southampton? The direct run to the terminals is from £150.
The bookings that make sense as a car rather than a train
Southeastern from Dartford reaches Waterloo East in about 40 minutes and, on a weekday with one bag, we would not talk you out of it. The Waterloo jobs we take are mostly these.
South Bank evenings
A 7:30pm curtain at the National or the Old Vic, and a car home afterwards rather than a wait at Waterloo East for the last Dartford train.
Holiday luggage west
Two weeks in Devon with a pushchair, a cool box and four cases. The lift from Cab Road to the concourse beats Southeastern's stairs at London Bridge.
Early SWR departures
A 06:00 train to Exeter needs you there before Southeastern's first service arrives.
Groups of six or eight
An MPV from £72 or a minibus from £95 splits cheaper than off-peak rail fares for a stag or hen party catching a train to Bournemouth.
The price is agreed when the booking is confirmed and does not respond to the traffic; regular users can settle by monthly business invoice.
Getting collected from Waterloo or the South Bank
For trains in from the south coast, send us the service time and starting point and we track it live, so a delay at Woking moves the driver's arrival rather than your waiting allowance. Take the lifts down to Cab Road and the car's registration will already be in your messages.
For theatre and concert pickups we ask for the venue and the advertised finish time, then add a margin for curtain calls. Meeting points that work well:
- National Theatre — Upper Ground, by the stage door end, away from the taxi scrum on the riverside.
- Southbank Centre and Royal Festival Hall — Belvedere Road, behind the hall.
- London Eye and County Hall — York Road, opposite the station.
- Waterloo East — the Sandell Street entrance.
Want a named board under the Victory Arch? Ask when booking; the guide charge is £10. The first 15 minutes of waiting, from the tracked arrival or the agreed time, are free. See also Dartford to Victoria and late night London taxis.
How to book a Dartford to Waterloo taxi
Send the details
Postcode, the train or curtain time, how many people and bags. Online booking, WhatsApp on 020 8888 9988, or an email to info@taxionthego.com all work.
A fixed figure
One confirmed fare for the vehicle size, ULEZ included, no booking fee, no card surcharge.
Driver confirmed
You get the driver's name, car and plate by text the evening before, then a message when they pull up.
Cab Road or the South Bank
Dropped under the station with lifts to the concourse, or at the theatre door, with time to spare.
Every booking includes
- A fare agreed up front and unaffected by the Old Kent Road
- ULEZ charge covered
- Drop at Cab Road, Station Approach, Waterloo East or the South Bank
- Live monitoring of inbound South Western trains
- Free waiting: 60 minutes at home, 15 at Cab Road
- Child seats on request at no charge
- Card, cash or invoice
Dartford to Waterloo taxi — questions
How much is a taxi from Dartford to Waterloo?
From £64 one way for a saloon (sedan), ULEZ included. Bromley is from £42, Sidcup £45, Bexleyheath £48, Swanley £55, Greenhithe £56 and Gravesend £64. Six in an MPV from Dartford is from £72; eight in the minibus from £95.
Where does the taxi drop off at Waterloo?
At the Cab Road rank underneath the station by default, which has lifts straight up to the concourse and suits luggage. Ask for Station Approach if you want the Victory Arch entrance, or Sandell Street for Waterloo East.
Can you take me to the National Theatre or the Southbank Centre?
Yes, for the same £64 from Dartford. The driver drops on Upper Ground for the National, Belvedere Road for the Southbank Centre, or York Road for the London Eye, and can collect afterwards from the same spot.
How long does Dartford to Waterloo take?
40–70 minutes for 18 miles. The Old Kent Road between New Cross and the Bricklayers Arms sets the pace; outside the peaks the run is usually under 50 minutes and before 6am nearer 40.
Is there a ULEZ or Dart Charge on this trip?
ULEZ starts at the Bexley border and is built into the £64. No Dart Charge is involved because the car never goes near the Dartford Crossing.
Will the driver wait if my train from Southampton is late into Waterloo?
Yes. Give us the train and we follow it live; the driver arrives at Cab Road for the real arrival time and your 60 minutes of free waiting starts then, not at the timetabled time.
Can I be picked up from Waterloo after a show at 11pm?
Yes. Tell us the venue and finish time and we book the pickup with a margin for the curtain call. The driver waits on Upper Ground, Belvedere Road or York Road as agreed and texts the registration.
Is a taxi to Waterloo cheaper than the train for a family?
Often, yes. Two adults and two children at peak time from Dartford, plus the taxi to Dartford station, comes to more than £64, and the car takes the luggage door to door without the change at London Bridge.