Airport Transfer

Croydon to Gatwick Taxi — Fixed-Fare 35-Min Transfer

Pre-booked Croydon-to-Gatwick transfers from £45 saloon — closest London hub to Gatwick.

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Pre-book a Croydon to Gatwick taxi with CabsOn for a fixed fare from £45 saloon — Croydon (CR0) is the closest London hub to Gatwick at just 18 miles via A23. Typical journey 35–55 minutes.

Route + timing

Direct via A23 → M23 J9. Off-peak 35–45 minutes; peak commute 45–55 minutes.

CR0 coverage

  • Croydon town centre — East Croydon station, West Croydon, North End
  • South Croydon — Sanderstead, Selsdon
  • Addiscombe + Shirley borders

Closest London hub to Gatwick

For Gatwick early-morning departures, Croydon is the lowest-stress London base — short, reliable A23 run.

Licensed drivers Greater Manchester or TfL Private Hire (PHV) licensing on every booking
DBS-checked Background-checked drivers with airport access permits
ULEZ & Clean Air ready Modern fleet meeting London ULEZ and Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone standards
Fixed fare guarantee Drop-off charge, congestion charge and ULEZ bundled into the quote, no surge pricing
Vehicle classes

What you can book for Croydon

Saloon

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 2 standard suitcases
  • Most economical option

Default choice for solo travel, couples and pairs heading to the airport. Modern petrol-hybrid or fully electric saloons across the fleet.

Estate

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 4 suitcases
  • Family-friendly

Choose this when bags outnumber people. A standard family of four with full check-in luggage fits cleanly in an estate where a saloon would not.

Executive

  • Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series
  • Suited driver
  • Water and wifi included

Business class transport for corporate travellers, visiting clients and hotel transfers. The default for premium-postcode airport runs.

8-seater MPV

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 8 suitcases capacity
  • Mercedes V-Class or Vito

Single-vehicle transport for groups of up to 8. Common on hen and stag bookings, sports teams, family airport runs and corporate group transfers.

Chauffeur

  • Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series
  • Suited driver
  • VIP and wedding work

Flagship class for VIP travel, weddings, premium events and corporate visiting directors. Hourly hire from 4 hours minimum or fixed-route.

Every booking includes

What is in the fixed fare

Flight tracking on every airport pickup

Pickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.

60 minutes free waiting on arrivals

Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs at the busiest airport hours.

Drop-off charge included

The £5 forecourt fee at every UK airport is in the quote, not added at the kerb. Same with London congestion charge and ULEZ.

Optional meet and greet

Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. No extra charge.

Card, PayPal, corporate invoice

Pay how you want. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and VAT receipts.

Child and booster seats

Available on request, fitted before pickup. Confirm seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.

Coverage

Croydon on the map

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Croydon to Gatwick taxi?

Fixed fares from £45 saloon — drop-off charge included.

How long is the journey?

Typically 35–55 minutes via A23. Off-peak overnight closer to 30 minutes.

Why is Croydon-Gatwick faster than other routes?

Croydon sits 18 miles north of Gatwick on the A23 — direct route, no M25 dependency.

Do you cover South Croydon?

Yes — full CR0 plus the CR2 South Croydon, Sanderstead, Selsdon area.

Is the Gatwick drop-off charge included?

Yes.

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