Balcombe Taxi Service
Village with Station & Famous Viaduct
Specialist taxi service for Balcombe residents and commuters. Station transfers for London trains, Gatwick Airport just 8 miles away, from this charming village with iconic Victorian viaduct.
Balcombe is a picturesque village in Mid Sussex, famous for its stunning Ombersleyviaduct (also known as Balcombe Viaduct) - an impressive Victorian railway structure with 37 arches. The village has Balcombe railway station on the Brighton Main Line, providing direct services to London Victoria (50 minutes) and Brighton (25 minutes), making it popular with commuters who value the quieter station compared to busy Haywards Heath.
Despite having a station, parking is limited at Balcombe station (often full by 7:30am during peak times), costing £14.50/day. The village sits on narrow country lanes with minimal local amenities - no supermarket or major shops. Gatwick Airport is conveniently close (just 8 miles), but public transport options are limited. Our taxi service provides the essential rural transport link this commuter village needs.
Whether you're a London commuter avoiding station parking charges (£75/week saving), traveling to Gatwick Airport (8 miles, 15 minutes), shopping in Haywards Heath (4 miles) or Crawley (6 miles), or need connections to nearby Ardingly - our local drivers know every lane from Haywards Road to Newlands, understand train timing, and deliver reliable service to this peaceful village community.
Popular Routes & Services
Balcombe Station Service
Station drops/pickups. Save £14.50/day parking. Early morning & evening service with train tracking.
Immediate pickup • Commuter rates
Gatwick Airport
Only 8 miles (15 min). Flight tracking, meet & greet available. Fixed prices, no surge charges.
8 miles • 15 minutes
Shopping Trips
Haywards Heath 4 miles, Crawley 6 miles. Essential for village with no local supermarket.
Waitrose • Sainsbury's • Crawley
Medical & Hospital
Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath 4 miles. Crawley Hospital 6 miles. GP surgeries.
WAV vehicles available
Village Connections
Ardingly 3 miles, Cuckfield 4 miles, Horsted Keynes, Turners Hill - rural area specialists.
Local knowledge • Country lanes
24/7 Availability
Round-the-clock service for rural village. Emergency transport, late trains, early flights.
Always available • Pre-book
Coverage of Balcombe & Surrounding Areas
Balcombe Village:
- Balcombe Station - Brighton Main Line (London 50 min, Brighton 25 min)
- Balcombe Viaduct - Famous 37-arch Victorian railway bridge
- Haywards Road - Main residential area through village
- London Road - Northern area towards Crawley
- Half Moon Street - Village center with The Half Moon pub
- St Mary's Church - Historic village church
- Balcombe Lake - Reservoir and nature reserve
Nearby Villages:
- Ardingly - 3 miles west, Ardingly College & Showground
- Cuckfield - 4 miles southwest, historic conservation village
- Horsted Keynes - 4 miles west, Bluebell Railway village
- Turners Hill - 4 miles north towards East Grinstead
Distance Reference:
- • Gatwick Airport: 8 miles (15 min)
- • Haywards Heath: 4 miles (10 min)
- • Crawley: 6 miles (12 min)
- • Brighton: 18 miles (35 min)
Need a Taxi in Balcombe?
Station service, Gatwick 15 min, shopping trips - reliable rural transport
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it - read what our valued customers have to say about their experience with Haywards Heath Taxis
Absolutely fantastic service under the new management! Booked a Gatwick airport transfer at 4am and the driver was already waiting. Immaculate car, very professional. Best taxi company in Haywards Heath by far.
Mark Stevens
8 March 2026
Used Haywards Heath Taxis for the first time yesterday. Called up, taxi arrived in 10 minutes. Driver was polite, car was spotless. Very reasonable price too. Won't use anyone else now!
Claire Jennings
5 March 2026
Regular customer and the service just keeps getting better. The new management has really raised the bar. Always on time, always friendly, and their online booking is so easy to use. Five stars every time.
Paul Richardson
28 February 2026
Needed a wheelchair accessible vehicle for my dad's hospital appointment. They were so helpful on the phone and the driver was incredibly patient and caring. Can't recommend them highly enough.
Helen Carter
22 February 2026
We use these for our corporate accounts and the service is consistently excellent. Drivers are always smartly dressed, on time, and professional. The monthly invoicing makes life easy. Top class operation.
Daniel Wright
18 February 2026
Booked an 8-seater for a birthday night out in Brighton. Driver was brilliant — waited for us and got us all home safely. Everyone commented on how good the service was. Thank you!
Sarah Patel
12 February 2026
Picked up from Haywards Heath station late on a Friday night. Driver was waiting right outside, very friendly and got me home to Lindfield in no time. Felt completely safe. Will definitely use again.
Nigel Hawkins
5 February 2026
These guys are a lifesaver for the school run! Our driver is always punctual and my children adore him. Takes all the stress out of the morning. Such a reliable and trustworthy service.
Jessica Moore
30 January 2026
Heathrow transfer was seamless. Driver tracked our flight and was there when we landed. Very comfortable car with plenty of room for luggage. Much better value than the other airport taxi firms.
Andrew Collins
22 January 2026
I've tried several taxi firms in the area and Haywards Heath Taxis are head and shoulders above the rest. Consistently reliable, clean cars, and genuinely lovely drivers. The 5-star rating is well deserved!
Karen O'Brien
15 January 2026
Booked via WhatsApp which was really convenient. Quick response, fair price, and the driver arrived early. Used them three times now and every experience has been perfect. Highly recommended.
Robert Newman
8 January 2026
New Year's Eve taxi booked weeks in advance and they were absolutely on time. No surge pricing nonsense like the apps. Honest, reliable, local business. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Emma Fitzgerald
29 December 2025