Written by the Sydenham Mini Cabs team. Last updated .
Sydenham SE26, our home patch
Sydenham is where most journeys begin. We collect from Upper Sydenham and Sydenham Hill, from the high street around Cobb's Corner, from Lower Sydenham and from Bell Green. The home page explains our local service, pickup points at the three Sydenham stations and typical drive times.
Local area pages
Each of the districts below has its own page with roads, stations, landmarks and typical journey times.
- Forest Hill taxi
- Crystal Palace taxi
- Penge taxi
- Catford taxi
- Beckenham taxi
- Bellingham taxi
- Anerley taxi
- Dulwich taxi
- West Norwood taxi
- Honor Oak taxi
North of Sydenham
Forest Hill and Honor Oak, SE23
Forest Hill starts at the top of Dartmouth Road, minutes from our office. It has the Horniman Museum, a busy stretch of the South Circular and some very steep residential roads. Honor Oak lies just beyond, built around Honor Oak Park station and One Tree Hill. Short uphill trips from the stations are common in both.
Catford and Bellingham, SE6
Catford is ten minutes east, where the South Circular meets the A21. Its one way system rewards local knowledge. Bellingham is closer still, just past Bell Green, with a cottage estate laid out around a central green and a Thameslink station on Randlesdown Road.
West and south west
Dulwich, SE21 and SE22
Over Sydenham Hill lies Dulwich, with the Village, the Picture Gallery, the park and a great many schools. Several roads have timed restrictions, and College Road has a toll gate. East Dulwich and Lordship Lane are covered on the same page.
Crystal Palace, SE19
Up Westwood Hill is Crystal Palace, perched on a ridge. The Triangle is the centre for eating and drinking, and the park draws families all year. The hills make short cab rides worthwhile.
West Norwood, SE27
West Norwood is the western edge of our area. It sits in a valley with Norwood Road as its high street, a famous Victorian cemetery and good rail links from two stations.
South and east
Penge and Anerley, SE20
Penge is five minutes south of our office, with a long high street and three stations. Anerley continues from it along Anerley Road to the tram stop at Birkbeck. Both are in the borough of Bromley and close to Croydon.
Beckenham, BR3
Beckenham is the largest town centre near Sydenham. It has a lively high street, several parks and more railway stations than most places its size, as well as the tram to Croydon.
Typical times from our Sydenham office
| Area | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| Bellingham | 3 to 6 minutes |
| Forest Hill | 5 to 8 minutes |
| Penge | 5 to 8 minutes |
| Crystal Palace | 8 to 12 minutes |
| Anerley | 8 to 10 minutes |
| Catford | 8 to 12 minutes |
| Honor Oak | 8 to 12 minutes |
| Beckenham | 8 to 12 minutes |
| Dulwich | 10 to 15 minutes |
| West Norwood | 12 to 15 minutes |
These are typical times in ordinary traffic and will be longer at peak hours.
Further afield
We are not limited to these districts. Drivers also collect from Lewisham, Brockley, Norwood, Bromley and Croydon by arrangement, and we travel to any destination in London and the rest of the country.
For long trips, see our airport pages, beginning with the minicab from Sydenham to Gatwick Airport, and our station pages, such as the Sydenham to London Bridge Station taxi. Larger parties can book a 6 seater taxi or a 7 seater taxi.
Not sure whether we cover your street?
Ring 020 8778 8888 and ask. The office is open 24 hours, and we will tell you straight away how long a car would take to reach you. You can also get in touch through our contact us page.