Chelmsford Taxi companies are several in number and offer all types of service from short journeys within the town and to local villages, all the way through to other more distant destinations such as Stansted Airport, London, Dover and even Southampton.
In order to compete, in what is a very competitive market, you will find that most Chelmsford taxi firms offer a 24/7 service. Whilst most businesses will charge around the same price for most journeys, it is always worth checking with as many cab companies as you can in order to get the best rates, especially if making a long trip. Of course, whilst the cost is by the far the most important aspects, other things to take into consideration are also the quality of service, punctuality and equally imperative, reliability. Word of mouth is a great way to find who is best in your area, as customers who use a taxi on a regular basis tend to stick with the cab companies they find deliver the service they expect and are often reluctant to change.
For quick door to door journeys in Chelmsford, a taxi is by far the quickest way to reach your destination. Taxi companies in Chelmsford such as Allied Taxis, Chelmsford Taxibus or Happicabs will always been on hand to take you places such places as Hylands Park, Riverside Ice & Leisure or one of the many hotels in the town. Generally, all hotels nowadays have a local cab company which they associate themselves with which provides a pick up service to maybe Chelmsford train station, Pontlands Park for a business conference, or just about anywhere you want to go. Just ask at your hotel front desk for more information.
If you are lucky enough to be flying away on holiday, then there are a number of taxi firms in Chelmsford which will be happy to take you to the airport. If for example you need a taxi from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport, then Station Cars in Chelmsford prices start from £28 for a one-way journey. Fares to other destinations currently start from the following – Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport or Luton Airport £69, Chelmsford to Heathrow £70, Chelmsford to London City Airport £45, & to the upcoming and fast developing other airport in Essex, Chelmsford to Southend Airport £32.
Other holiday departure points you may need to order a cab to would also include cruise terminals, ferry terminals and also the Eurostar terminals at either St.Pancras or Ebbsfleet. For such journeys, Chelmsford Taxis Ltd. would charge from the following prices… Chelmsford to Dover £94, Chelmsford to Southampton £159, Chelmsford to Ebbsfleet £69, and Chelmsford to St. Pancras £74.
If you fancy a night out outside of the Chelmsford then Fareway Taxis of Chelmsford (sometimes mistakenly spelt Fairway Taxis), quote some popular destinations on their website which are suitable for all occasions. If you are taking a trip to the theatre in London, then Chelmsford to London’s West End is from £75, a journey the fantastic venue that is the 02 would be from £65, or a bit closer to home, Chelmsford to Romford dogs would be from just £35. In addition A1 Cars in Chelmsford can also offer an ideal corporate day out at Newmarket Races be from £100, Festival Leisure in Basildon from £40, Wembley Arena from £100, or perhaps an ideal stag night out at Southend Casino on the seafront from £45.
N.B. Any of the prices of fares quoted in this article were taken for the respective Chelmsford Taxi firm’s websites and are correct as at 12 September 2011.
Chelmsford Taxi Ranks
As well as booking a cab direct to your door, there are also a number of taxi ranks around Chelmsford. There are nine taxi ranks in total where the public can hire a licensed taxi from a set location. These can be found in various locations throughout the town and are open as follows…
Victoria Road, Market Road, Baddow Road, Bond Street – 24 hours
Barrack Square, Fairfield Road, Viaduct Road – Midnight to 0500
Chelmsford Train Station - during station opening hours
Tindal Street – 1800 - 0500
Please do remember: Always get a licensed cab or pre-book a taxi through a licensed mini cab operator. If you are unsure, contact the Chelmsford Borough Council taxi licensing department on 01245 606727.
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Chelmsford Taxi Companies
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Tel. No.
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Location
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ABC Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 203264
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Yarwood Road, CM2
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AbCab, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 328600
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Inchbonnie Road, CM3
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Air Travel Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 607017
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Lynmouth Avenue, CM2
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Airport Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 320222
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Gordon Road, CM2
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Airport Direct Essex, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 347070
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Moulsham Drive, CM2
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Ali's Taxis, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 464646
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Waltham Road, CM3
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Allied Taxis, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 443232
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Drood Close, CM1
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Allwayz Travel Co., Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 264367
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Moulsham Drive, CM2
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Anglia Cars & Minibuses, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 495499
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Shrublands Close, CM2
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Associated Taxis, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 350000
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Van Diemans Road, CM2
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B & K Taxis, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 462000
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Crocus Way, CM1
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Central Taxis, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 616263
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Longshots Close, CM1
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Chaffeur-Bus Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 328030
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Rivendell Vale, CM3
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Chelmer Valley Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 465465
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Montrose Road, CM2
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Chelmsford Taxis Ltd
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Telephone Number
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01245 600155
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Juniper Drive, CM2
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Chixy Taxi, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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07799 082649
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Lady Lane, CM2
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Citi Karz, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 262626
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Stewart Road, CM2
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Davis Airport Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 468800
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n/a
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Diamond Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 359941
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Stanley Rise, CM2
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Essex Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 350067
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Beeches Road, CM1
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Fareway Taxis, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 355555
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Cromay Way, CM1
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Fargo Link, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 345222
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Springfield Park Road, CM2
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Happicabs, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 443443
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Cow Watering Lane, CM1
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MBS Taxi, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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07722 665783
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Widford Park Place, CM2
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Street Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 833115
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Lady Lane, CM2
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SWT Private Hire, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 322262
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Fennfields Road, CM3
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Taxi Co, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 350000
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Daffodil Way, CM1
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Village Cars, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 450850
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The Chase, CM3
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Your Cabbie, Chelmsford
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Telephone Number
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01245 354040
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Duke Street, CM1
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If you are looking for more information about Chelmsford taxi phone numbers, information, or anything about the cab companies themselves, you will find all the details in our Chelmsford Taxis & Private Hire directory in our business section.
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