Taxi service · Woking
Woking's fast trains reach London Waterloo in around 24 minutes, and the town is home to the Shah Jahan Mosque — the first purpose-built mosque in Britain, opened in 1889 — as well as the McLaren Technology Centre on its outskirts, a Norman Foster-designed building that draws visitors from well beyond Surrey. XLNC Cars has been running taxis through all of it for more than 30 years: station runs timed to the minute, airport transfers, shopping trips, and the everyday journeys that make up most of what a local cab company actually does. Every driver holds a local council badge, every fare is agreed before you travel, and the phone gets answered whether it's 3pm or 3am.

A large share of our Woking bookings start or end at the station, where trains to Waterloo take around 24 minutes — quick enough that plenty of clients treat a taxi to the platform as part of their regular commute. Others are heading out toward the McLaren Technology Centre for a meeting, or collecting visitors who've come to see the Shah Jahan Mosque, Britain's oldest purpose-built mosque, dating to 1889. Whatever the destination, it's territory we know well.
Woking doesn't stop being busy once the shops close, and neither do we. Late finishes, early starts, weekend nights out — our taxis run around the clock, with the same licensed, vetted drivers whether you're booking at lunchtime or well after midnight. Fares are quoted upfront, so there's no meter running up a surprise total on the way home.
For anyone flying from Heathrow, Gatwick or one of the other major London airports, we track flights in real time so a delay doesn't mean an empty pickup point. Local firms that need transport on a recurring basis can set up a business account, meaning bookings, invoicing and driver arrangements are handled without a fresh conversation every time.
Thirty years in the same town builds a certain kind of trust, and it shows in our 5.0 Google rating. Whether you need the Standard Saloon for an airport run or the Minibus for a group heading into town, the same standard applies — licensed drivers, fixed pricing agreed before you set off, and a car that turns up when it says it will.
Journeys
Real road distances and typical journey times from Woking, shortest first. Every fare is fixed before you travel.
| Destination | Distance | Typical time | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Airport | 12 miles | 30–40 minutes | View → |
| Heathrow Airport | 18 miles | 25–40 minutes | View → |
| Gatwick Airport | 37 miles | 50–65 minutes | View → |
| Luton Airport | 49 miles | 65–80 minutes | View → |
| London City Airport | 51 miles | 1 hr 25 min to 1 hr 45 min | View → |
| Southampton Airport | 56 miles | 65–85 minutes | View → |
| Southampton Cruise Terminal | 64 miles | 1 hr 25 min to 1 hr 45 min | View → |
| Stansted Airport | 78 miles | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 10 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
It depends on your pickup point and destination — get in touch and we'll give you a fixed price before you travel, so there are no surprises at the end of the journey.
Yes, we run a genuine 24-hour service across Woking and the surrounding area, with the same licensed, vetted drivers day or night.
Yes, we take both cash and card. Just let us know your preference when you book.
Children aged 3 and over can travel without a car seat as long as they're in the rear of the vehicle, though you're welcome to bring your own for extra peace of mind.
Yes — those areas sit right alongside Woking and fall within our normal coverage, so a single booking can easily take in more than one.