Airport Transfer

London to Gatwick Taxi — Pre-Booked, Fixed-Fare, Flight-Tracked

Pre-booked London-to-Gatwick transfers from £75 saloon — North & South terminals with flight tracking and 60-min free waiting.

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Fixed-fare quotes — Stockport, Manchester, and Manchester Airport.

Pre-book a London to Gatwick taxi with CabsOn for a fixed fare from £75 saloon. Both North and South terminals covered, drop-off charge included, flight tracking on every inbound transfer. The journey is typically 55–90 minutes via M23 from central London — pre-booking locks in the price and the driver before peak-hour congestion or surge pricing on ride-hailing apps.

London to Gatwick — journey times by area

  • Central London (W1, WC1, SW1) — 27 miles, 55–85 minutes via M23
  • City of London / Canary Wharf — 28–30 miles, 60–90 minutes
  • Croydon (CR0) — 18 miles, 35–55 minutes — closest London hub to Gatwick
  • Wimbledon (SW19) — 22 miles, 45–70 minutes
  • Clapham (SW4) — 22 miles, 45–70 minutes
  • South London (SE areas) — 25–32 miles, 50–80 minutes

How early should I leave London for Gatwick?

  • Long-haul departure: leave 4.5–5 hours before
  • Short-haul departure: leave 3.5–4 hours before
  • Off-peak overnight: 3 hours is fine

What is included

  • Fixed fare quoted before booking — Gatwick drop-off charge included
  • Flight tracking on inbound transfers, 60 min free waiting
  • Meet & greet at North or South terminal arrivals
  • TfL-licensed PHV driver, DBS-checked, ULEZ-compliant
  • Saloon, estate, executive, 8-seater, chauffeur options

South London advantage

South London (Croydon, Wimbledon, Clapham) sits closest to Gatwick — 35–70 minutes vs 55–90 from central London. Pre-booked fixed fares are particularly cost-effective from these areas.

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 London

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

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a London to Gatwick taxi?

Fixed fares from central London to Gatwick start at £75 saloon — drop-off charge included. Quote online for an exact price.

How long is the journey?

Typically 55–85 minutes from central London via M23. Croydon and South London are shorter at 35–70.

Do you cover both Gatwick terminals?

Yes — North and South terminals both covered at the same fixed-fare price.

Can I book a return London-Gatwick taxi at the same time?

Yes — book outbound and return together for a single fixed fare with flight tracking on the inbound side.

Is the Gatwick drop-off charge included?

Yes — bundled into the fixed fare.

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