Chauffeur hire · Esher
Sandown Park Racecourse sits right next to Esher station, complete with its own dedicated race-day entrance, and race days are one of the busiest fixtures in our Esher diary. Beyond racing, the town is around 25 minutes by train from London Waterloo, which makes it a natural base for business travellers, and XLNC Cars has chauffeured both racegoers and corporate clients here for more than 30 years.

Race days at Sandown Park bring their own logistics — road closures, packed car parks and unpredictable timings — and a chauffeur sidesteps all of it. Outside race days, Esher's short run into London Waterloo makes it popular with commuters and business clients who'd rather not drive themselves in.
Businesses around Esher, Claygate and Thames Ditton hold standing accounts with us for recurring travel — client visits, airport runs and meetings that don't need rebooking from scratch every time. One point of contact manages the account, so scheduling stays simple.
Choose the Standard Saloon for everyday journeys, the Executive Mercedes E-Class for business travel, the VIP Mercedes S-Class for special occasions, or the Minibus for larger groups — every vehicle cleaned thoroughly before you travel.
Journeys
Real road distances and typical journey times from Esher, shortest first. Every fare is fixed before you travel.
| Destination | Distance | Typical time | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 24 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Gatwick Airport | 26 miles | 40–55 minutes | View → |
| London City Airport | 26 miles | 1 hr 10 min to 1 hr 30 min | View → |
| Farnborough Airport | 27 miles | 40–55 minutes | View → |
| Luton Airport | 55 miles | 70–85 minutes | View → |
| Southampton Airport | 68 miles | 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 35 min | View → |
| Southampton Cruise Terminal | 76 miles | 1 hr 35 min to 2 hours | View → |
| Stansted Airport | 84 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 15 min | View → |
On the road




The fleet
Comfortable, reliable everyday travel for up to 3 passengers.
Premium business travel with extra legroom and a polished finish.
Top-tier luxury for special occasions, red-carpet arrivals and VIP guests.
Spacious group travel for up to 8 passengers with luggage.
In their words
“Booked a chauffeur for an early airport run and the car was outside five minutes before pickup. Smooth, quiet journey and the driver knew the fastest route around the roadworks.”
“We use XLNC Cars for client visits regularly. The vehicles are always spotless and the drivers are properly turned out — it reflects well on us, not just them.”
“Hired the VIP car for a wedding and it made the whole day feel special. Punctual, professional, and the driver waited patiently through the photos.”
Good to know
Yes, and we'd recommend booking ahead — race days get busy quickly and a pre-booked chauffeur avoids the parking and traffic altogether.
Yes, Esher station is one of our regular pickup points, whether you're commuting from London Waterloo or arriving for a race meeting.
Yes, many local businesses run standing accounts with us, which simplifies both booking and invoicing for recurring travel.
Most corporate clients choose the Executive Mercedes E-Class, stepping up to the VIP S-Class for more formal occasions.