About C Line Cars
C Line Cars is a Crowborough-based taxi and private hire firm, running local journeys and fixed-fare airport transfers across the town and its surrounding villages for over 12 years. Crowborough is East Sussex's second-largest inland town, with a population of roughly 21,700, spread across the original town centre at The Cross and hamlets including Jarvis Brook, Poundfield, Whitehill, Stone Cross, St Johns and Steel Cross — all part of our regular coverage.
Sitting on the A26 at the edge of Ashdown Forest — the highest town in the High Weald, and the real-world setting behind A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories — Crowborough's roads bring genuinely local challenges: school-run traffic, forest-edge routes, and seasonal visitor traffic that a driver based elsewhere simply won't know to plan around. That local knowledge is what we bring to every booking, from a routine local journey to an early-morning airport run.
Licensing & Safety
Licensed and vetted: every driver is licensed and vetted by the local licensing authority and must pass a knowledge test before being licensed to carry passengers in and around Crowborough.
Security trained: drivers have completed a security training course with Pro-Drive covering vehicle checks, safe driving, route planning, and passenger safety from pick-up through to drop-off.
See our full licensing and fleet details on the homepage, or our airport transfer fares if you're planning a flight.
Areas We Cover
Alongside Crowborough itself, we regularly cover journeys to and from these nearby towns and villages:
- Rotherfield
- Mayfield
- Frant
- Groombridge
- Hartfield
- Uckfield
- Tunbridge Wells
- East Grinstead
- Forest Row
- Ticehurst
Don't see your area listed? Call 01892 800234 and we'll confirm whether we cover your pick-up or drop-off point.
Getting Here — Crowborough Railway Station
Crowborough railway station is in Jarvis Brook, on the Oxted Line operated by Southern, roughly a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride from the town centre and High Street. It has regular direct services to London Bridge (around 58 minutes to just over an hour, with about 17 trains a day) and to Uckfield in the other direction (about 12 minutes).
The station has its own taxi rank and a 127-space car park at the main entrance, so a taxi is already an established, expected part of arriving in Crowborough by train. If you'd rather have a driver waiting than queue at the rank, call or WhatsApp us with your train time and we'll be there when you arrive.
Why Choose C Line Cars Over Another Crowborough Taxi Firm
Crowborough has more than one taxi option, so it's a fair question to ask what actually sets a firm apart. C Line Cars has been trading locally for over 12 years, with more than 3,000 happy clients and 2,500 completed rides on record. Every driver is licensed, vetted and Pro-Drive security trained — not just claimed as "professional," but genuinely checked. Fares for local and airport journeys are agreed and fixed before you travel, with no meter and no surprise add-ons. And because we're Crowborough-based rather than a firm covering the town from somewhere else, the driver who picks you up actually knows the roads.
About & Contact — Frequently Asked Questions
What's the phone number for C Line Cars in Crowborough?
You can reach us on 01892 800234, or WhatsApp 07741 041293 for a quick reply. We're available 24/7, so it doesn't matter what time you're calling to book or check on a journey.
Is there a 24-hour taxi service in Crowborough?
Yes, C Line Cars operates 24/7 across Crowborough and the surrounding area. Bookings can be made online, by phone, or by WhatsApp at any time, and you'll get an SMS confirming your driver is on the way.
What areas around Crowborough do you cover?
Alongside Crowborough itself — including Jarvis Brook, Poundfield, Whitehill, Stone Cross, St Johns and Steel Cross — we regularly cover Rotherfield, Mayfield, Frant, Groombridge, Hartfield, Uckfield, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Forest Row and Ticehurst. If you're just outside these areas, call and we'll confirm whether we can take your booking.
How do I get from Crowborough railway station into town, or book a taxi from the station?
Crowborough station is in Jarvis Brook, around a 30-minute walk or short bus ride from the High Street, and has its own taxi rank with a 127-space car park. If you'd rather book ahead than wait at the rank, call or WhatsApp us with your train time and we'll have a driver waiting.
Are C Line Cars drivers licensed and DBS-checked?
Yes, every driver is licensed and vetted by the local licensing authority and must pass a knowledge test before being licensed. Drivers have also completed additional security training with Pro-Drive, covering vehicle checks, safe driving and passenger safety from pick-up to drop-off.
Do you offer minibus or group hire in Crowborough?
Our fleet is built around saloon cars, people carriers and executive vehicles, which covers most group and luggage needs. If you're travelling as a larger party and need something bigger than a people carrier, call 01892 800234 to confirm availability for your group size.
Is a local taxi firm better than Uber for a Crowborough journey?
A local firm like C Line Cars gives you a fixed fare agreed before you travel and a driver who knows the area, while rideshare availability and pricing in a smaller town like Crowborough can be less predictable, especially at busy times. For everyday local journeys as well as airport runs, that certainty is usually worth having.