Taxi service · Knaphill
Knaphill sits beside the Basingstoke Canal, about two and a half miles west of Woking town centre, and it's one of the few places in our patch with no railway station of its own — the nearest mainline stops are at Brookwood and Woking. That gap is one XLNC Cars fills constantly, running Knaphill residents to whichever station suits their journey, on top of the shopping trips, business travel and airport transfers that make up the rest of a typical week. Drivers are local, licensed and vetted, and fares are fixed before you travel.

Without a station of its own, getting a train from Knaphill always means a short journey first — usually to Brookwood or Woking, depending on which line suits. We time these runs around your train, not the other way round, so you're not left rushing the last stretch to the platform.
The Basingstoke Canal runs through the heart of Knaphill, and neighbouring St John's falls within the same coverage area, so journeys often stitch together more than one stop without any extra fuss. Whether it's a short local hop or a longer trip out toward Guildford, the same driver handles the whole route.
Knaphill clients booking for work don't want to think twice about how they'll get there, and that's exactly the point of our service — reliable, on-time cars for meetings, and airport transfers with real-time flight tracking so a delayed landing doesn't mean an empty pickup point.
Being based just up the road in Woking means our drivers know Knaphill's back lanes and canal-side routes properly, not just the main road in and out. That local knowledge is most useful exactly when it matters — getting you to a station on time when there isn't one on your doorstep.
Journeys
Real road distances and typical journey times from Knaphill, shortest first. Every fare is fixed before you travel.
| Destination | Distance | Typical time | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Airport | 10 miles | 25–35 minutes | View → |
| Heathrow Airport | 20 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Gatwick Airport | 39 miles | 50–70 minutes | View → |
| Luton Airport | 51 miles | 70–85 minutes | View → |
| Southampton Airport | 52 miles | 60–75 minutes | View → |
| London City Airport | 53 miles | 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 50 min | View → |
| Southampton Cruise Terminal | 60 miles | 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 40 min | View → |
| Stansted Airport | 80 miles | 1 hr 45 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, this is one of the most common bookings we take from Knaphill, and we time the pickup around your train so there's no rush at the other end.
It depends on where you're headed, but we agree a fixed fare before you travel so there's never a surprise on arrival.
Yes, cash and card are both fine — just let us know when you book.
Guide and assistance dogs travel as standard. For other pets, including cats in a travel container, just tell us in advance so we can plan the journey properly.
Yes, both sit within our usual Knaphill coverage, so a single booking can take in more than one stop if needed.