Our Happy Customers
4.9 out of 5
Gatwick Airport Taxi Prices: Fixed Fares from £32
A taxi to Gatwick Airport costs from £32 for a saloon and £62 for an 8-seater. Fares are fixed at booking.
4.9 out of 5
Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
Ahmed R
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
Noel D
Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
Michael T
Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
Emily C
Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
Daniel H
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
Fatima K
Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
Richard P
Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
Hannah S
Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman AGatwick Taxi Prices by Route
Every fare below is for a saloon carrying up to four passengers. Each price includes the Gatwick pick-up and drop-off charges. It does not rise if your flight lands late or traffic builds on the M23.
Fares start at £32 from Horley, the closest town to the airport. They reach £204 from Bournemouth. Your exact fare depends on your postcode rather than your town, so the quote form gives the precise figure.
| Route to Gatwick Airport (LGW) | Saloon from |
|---|---|
| Horley | £32 |
| Crawley | £35 |
| Horsham | £47 |
| Haywards Heath | £60 |
| Brighton | £75 |
| Guildford | £80 |
| Worthing | £82 |
| Wimbledon | £83 |
| Tunbridge Wells | £90 |
| Heathrow Airport | £92 |
| Maidstone | £100 |
| Central London | £106 |
| Eastbourne | £115 |
| Basingstoke | £116 |
| Watford | £117 |
| Reading | £121 |
| Portsmouth | £130 |
| Southampton | £145 |
| Oxford | £155 |
| Milton Keynes | £169 |
| Bournemouth | £204 |
Fares run both ways. The price from Gatwick to Brighton matches the price from Brighton to Gatwick. Several routes have their own page with journey detail, including the Reading to Gatwick Airport taxi
Travelling with a larger group? The quote form prices all four vehicle classes at once, so you can compare before you book.
How Much Is a Taxi to Gatwick Airport?
A taxi to Gatwick Airport costs from £32. That is the saloon fare from Horley, two miles from the terminals.
Three of the most booked routes:
- Brighton to Gatwick, from £75
- Heathrow to Gatwick, from £92
- Central London to Gatwick, from £106
Prices climb with distance. An 8-seater starts at £62 for the same short runs.
What Changes Your Gatwick Taxi Price
Four things move the number, and you see all of them before you pay.
- Distance. Measured from your postcode, not the town centre.
- Vehicle class. Saloon, Business Class, MPV6 or MPV8.
- Passengers and luggage. Five people or a third large case moves you up a class.
- Meet and greet. A £20 add-on if you want your driver waiting inside arrivals.
What does not change it: the time of day, the day of the week, or how long you sit in traffic. There is no meter and no surge pricing.
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Prices
A taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick costs from £92. The fare is set when you book. A delayed inbound flight does not change it.
The two airports sit 45 miles apart. The route runs via the M25 and the M23. It takes around 55 minutes in light traffic. Allow 90 minutes in the morning rush hour or in winter weather.
We track both flights on a connection. Your Heathrow arrival tells the driver when to be there. Your Gatwick departure tells the dispatch team how much time is left.
Your driver meets you at the Heathrow terminal your flight lands at, including Terminal 5. Full route detail sits on the Heathrow to Gatwick airport transfer page.
North Terminal pickup
How Long Does Heathrow to Gatwick Take?
Around 55 minutes in light traffic. Closer to 90 minutes between 7am and 9.30am, or when the M25 is heavy.
For a same-day connection, allow at least three hours between landing at Heathrow and your Gatwick departure. Add more if you have checked bags to collect and check in again.
That three hour is not padding. It covers immigration, baggage reclaims, the road, and the Gatwick check-in cut-off.
Gatwick to London Taxi Prices
A taxi from Gatwick to Central London costs from £106. The journey takes around 1 hour 5 minutes via the M23 and the A23.
The Gatwick Express reaches London Victoria in 31 minutes, which is faster on paper. It runs between those two stations only. You still need a way to reach Victoria at one end and your address at the other, carrying your bags across two platforms.
A train ticket is priced per person. A taxi fare is priced per vehicle. Two people already narrow the gap. Three or four close it, before you add the cost of getting to and from the stations.
The £106 buys more than the miles:
- One fixed fare, set at booking. No surge at 4am, no meter running in traffic, no card surcharge.
- Th Gatwick pick-up and drop-off charges, already inside the price.
- 45 minutes of free waiting, timed from when your wheels touch down.
- Live flight tracking, so a two-hour delay costs you nothing.
- One free child seat with every booking.
- Free cancellation up to three hours before pickup.
Door to door, with your luggage in the boot, in one vehicle. Route detail sits on the Gatwick to London airport transfer page.
Brighton to Gatwick Taxi Prices
A taxi from Brighton to Gatwick costs from £75. The route runs 30 miles up the A23 and the M23, and takes about 45 minutes.
London Gatwick lists Brighton as a 45-minute drive from the airport. Traffic on the A23 through Preston Park can add 15 minutes on a summer weekend.
Brighton is one of the most searched Gatwick routes in the country. It is also one of the shortest, which keeps the fare well below the London runs.
The same £75 covers a 4am departure and a Saturday afternoon. Full detail sits on the Brighton to Gatwick Airport taxi page.
What Is Included in Your Gatwick Fare
The quoted price is the price you pay. Six things are already inside it.
- Both Gatwick airport charges. The forecourt drop-off fee and the Short Stay pick-up fee. Neither is added on the day.
- 45 minutes of free waiting, timed from when your flight lands. Not from your booked pickup time.
- Live flight tracking on every airport collection. Your driver sees the real landing time.
- One free child seat with every booking. A second is free where available.
- Free cancellation up to three hours before pickup.
- No card surcharge. No meter. No surge pricing at 4am.
Meet and greet is the one paid extra, at £20. It is optional, and you add it at checkout.
Gatwick Drop-Off Charges Explained
From 6 January 2026, Gatwick charges £10 for the first 10 minutes at the forecourt drop-off zone, with £1 per extra minute up to a 30-minute maximum stay. The charge applies at both North and South Terminal, with no barriers. ANPR cameras record your number plate as you enter the zone. If you drive yourself, you pay this charge separately by midnight the next day. Miss the deadline and Gatwick issues a £100 Parking Charge Notice, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days. Blue Badge holders are exempt.
With a Fastlane Transfers booking, the charge is already inside your fare. You pay nothing at the barrier and nothing afterwards.
Gatwick North and South Terminal Pick-Up
Gatwick Airport (airport code: LGW) has two terminals, North and South, around 2 minutes apart by inter-terminal shuttle. Your Fastlane Transfers driver waits in the Express Pick Up zone at the terminal your flight lands at, so there is no shuttle ride with bags. They send you the exact bay number by SMS before you land.
North Terminal Pick-Up
North Terminal serves easyJet, British Airways short-haul, Norwegian, Vueling, TUI, and most low-cost European carriers. The Arrivals Hall is on the ground floor. After you clear baggage and customs, follow signs for the Short Stay Car Park. It is a short-covered walk from arrivals. The Express Pick Up zone is on Level 4 of Short Stay Car Park 6. Your driver will be parked in the bay number they have texted you, ready to load your bags.
Full detail on the Gatwick North Terminal taxi page.
South Terminal Pick-Up
South Terminal serves British Airways long-haul, Virgin Atlantic, Wizz Air, easyJet long-haul, and most charter and holiday flights. The Arrivals Hall is on Level 2. Follow signs from arrivals to the Short Stay Car Park, walk to Car Park 3, and take the lift to Level 0 for the Express Pick Up zone. Your driver will be in the bay number they have texted you.
Free waiting time runs from the moment your flight touches down. Your driver gets a live landing alert. Full detail on the Gatwick South Terminal taxi page.
Driving Yourself to Gatwick from the M23
If you are dropping off rather than booking a transfer, Gatwick exits at junction 9 of the M23. North Terminal is signposted via the first roundabout (J9a). South Terminal is signposted via the lower roundabout. Both forecourt drop-off zones are subject to the airport charge covered above.
Meet and Greet at Gatwick, £20
Meet and greet costs £20 and you add it at checkout. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall holding a name board, takes your bags, and walks you out to the vehicle.
It suits late-night arrivals, families with small children, and first-time visitors to the UK.
One difference worth knowing. Standard pickups are timed from your actual landing time. Meet and greet is timed from the pickup time you give when booking. Set that time realistically, allowing for immigration and baggage reclaim.
Fixed Price, Metered Taxi or Uber at Gatwick
Uber operates at Gatwick. So do metered black cabs and pre-booked private hire. The difference is not the car. It is when the price is set.
An app fare is calculated at the moment you request the ride. Demand, weather and time of day all move it. A 4am departure or a rainy bank holiday is exactly when it moves upward. A metered cab sets the price as you travel, so heavy traffic on the M23 costs you money.
A pre-booked fixed fare is set when you book, sometimes months ahead. It does not move.
| Feature | Fixed-price booking | App or metered |
|---|---|---|
| Price set | At booking | At pickup, or as you drive |
| Surge pricing | Never | Yes, at peak times |
| Flight tracked | Yes, every collection | No |
| Free waiting | 45 minutes from landing | Usually 2 to 5 minutes |
| Vehicle guaranteed | Yes, the class you booked | Whatever is nearby |
| Airport charges | Inside the fare | Often added |
| Card surcharge | None | Varies |
At 4am with three suitcases and a five-year-old, the thing that matters is that a specific vehicle is already allocated to your name. An app cannot promise that.
Gatwick Taxi Fleet: Saloon to 8-Seater
Four vehicle classes cover every Gatwick booking. Pick the one that fits your group and your luggage with room to spare. A saloon takes 4 passengers with 2 suitcases and 2 small bags, from £32. Business Class carries the same load in a higher-spec car, from £42. Move up the moment you add a fifth passenger, a child seat, or a third large case. An MPV6 takes 5 passengers with 3 suitcases, from £42. An MPV8 takes 8 passengers with 8 suitcases and 8 small bags, from £62. Travelling as six or seven? See the 7 seater taxi to Gatwick Airport page for that configuration. All vehicles are licensed, insured and non-smoking. One free child seat comes with every booking, and the rules on child car seats in taxis explain what applies at the airport.
Popular Gatwick Taxi Routes
Popular Gatwick Taxi Routes
| Route | From | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow to Gatwick airport transfer | Heathrow | From £92 |
| Gatwick to London airport transfer | Gatwick | From £106 |
| Brighton to Gatwick Airport taxi | Brighton | From £75 |
| Reading to Gatwick Airport taxi | Reading | From £121 |
| Taxi from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport | Portsmouth | From £130 |
| Southampton to Gatwick Airport taxi | Southampton | From £145 |
| Heathrow Airport taxi | Heathrow | All terminals |
Gatwick Airport Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi to Gatwick Airport?
A taxi to Gatwick Airport starts from £32 from Horley, £75 from Brighton, £92 from Heathrow, £106 from Central London, £121 from Reading, £130 from Portsmouth and £145 from Southampton. Your exact fare depends on your pickup postcode and vehicle class. It is confirmed at booking, never on the day.
Which is cheaper, Uber or a taxi from Gatwick Airport?
It depends entirely on when you travel. An app fare is priced at the moment you request it, so a 4am departure or a busy bank holiday can cost well above a fixed quote. A pre-booked fare is set when you book and does not move. For early flights, groups, and anyone who wants the price settled in advance, fixed pricing is the safer number.
Is Uber available at Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Uber operates at Gatwick alongside metered black cabs and pre-booked private hire. The difference is that an app fare is calculated on demand, while a pre-booked fare is fixed at the time you book.
Where will my driver meet me at Gatwick Airport?
Your driver waits in the Express Pick Up zone at the terminal your flight lands at. Car Park 6 Level 4 for North Terminal, Car Park 3 Level 0 for South. They text you the exact bay number before you land. Walk out of arrivals and follow signs to Short Stay parking.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing changes for you. Fastlane Transfers tracks your actual landing time, not your booked pickup time, on every airport collection. The 45 minutes of free waiting starts when your wheels touch down. There is no extra charge for normal delays, including overnight diversions that the dispatch team handles directly with the driver.
How do I know my Fastlane Transfers booking is actually confirmed?
A confirmation email lands within minutes of booking. It carries your booking reference, vehicle type, fare, pickup time, and the driver dispatch number. If you have not received it within 30 minutes, check your spam folder, then call the dispatch team. No confirmation email means no live booking. Call before you travel.
Can I book an early-morning Gatwick taxi for a 5am or 6am flight?
Yes. Early-morning Gatwick pickups are routine. Most departure-side bookings are 3am to 6am. The dispatch team and drivers run 24/7, with the same fixed fare as a midday booking. Pre-book your slot when you book your flight, so a specific driver is allocated before the night you travel.
Are Gatwick drop-off and pickup charges included in the price?
Yes. The £10 Gatwick forecourt drop-off charge and the equivalent Short Stay Car Park fee on the pickup side are both built into your fixed quote. No top-up on the day. No surprise card request from the driver. The price you see at booking is the price you pay.
Ready to Book Your Gatwick Airport Taxi?
Get an instant Gatwick taxi quote. One fixed fare, both terminals, every UK postcode. Book in just 2 minutes. Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pickup.
Prefer to speak to someone? Call 0161 660 9647, answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.