Gatwick Airport Taxi

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Fastlane Gatwick Airport Taxi at a Glance

Fastlane Transfers runs pre-booked taxis to and from Gatwick Airport for both North and South Terminal, with fixed fares, included airport charges, and flight tracking on every collection. Service highlights at a glance:

Fixed fares confirmed at booking. No surge pricing, no card surcharges.
Gatwick drop-off and pickup charges included in the quoted fare.
45 minutes free waiting from the actual landing time, not the booked pickup time.
Real-time flight tracking on every airport collection.
Saloon, executive, MPV6, and 8-seater minibus.
One free child seat per booking. A second seat is free where available.
24/7 service, including bank holidays and overnight runs.
Free cancellation with 3 hours notice before pickup.
Meet and greet inside arrivals available as a paid add-on at checkout.

Gatwick Airport Taxi Prices and Quotes

How much is a taxi to Gatwick Airport?

A Fastlane Transfers Gatwick taxi starts from around £55 for nearby Sussex routes and rises with distance. Three things shape your fare: pickup postcode, vehicle size, and group size. The price you see at quote is the price you pay — no meter, no surge, no card surcharge.
The table below shows example fixed fares for popular routes. Each route has its own dedicated booking page with full journey detail.

Route	From	Journey Time
Gatwick to Central London	£85	1h 5m
Gatwick to Heathrow	£85	55m
Gatwick to Brighton	£55	45m
Gatwick to Reading	£125	1h 13m
Gatwick to Portsmouth	£125	1h 26m
Gatwick to Southampton	£135	1h 43m

Travelling at unsociable hours? There is no surge pricing. A 4am pickup costs the same as a 4pm pickup. Get an instant Gatwick taxi quote any time.

Gatwick North and South Terminal Pickup

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 pickup

Silver saloon Gatwick airport taxi parked in the North Terminal Express Pick Up zone at Level 4 of Short Stay Car Park 6.

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 — 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.

If the SMS has not landed, the mobile number on your booking confirmation gets you straight to the driver. Book a Gatwick North Terminal taxi online for a fixed fare.

South Terminal pickup

Black executive Gatwick airport taxi in South Terminal Express Pick Up zone at Car Park 3 Level 0 for long-haul arrivals.

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. Book a Gatwick South Terminal taxi online any time, 24/7.

Free waiting time runs from the moment your flight touches down. Your driver gets a live landing alert and moves into the Express Pick Up zone as you clear immigration. You will not pay for delays at the airport end of the journey — the 45-minute window covers most baggage and border control queues.

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 in the next section.

Prefer meet and greet inside arrivals?

Gatwick airport taxi driver in dark suit holding a name board inside the arrivals hall for meet and greet at £20 fixed.

Meet and greet is available as a paid add-on at checkout. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall holding a name board, takes your bags, and walks you out to the vehicle. Useful for late-night arrivals, families with small children, or first-time visitors to the UK.

Gatwick Drop-Off Charges Are Included in Your Fare

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 Gatwick taxi, the drop-off charge is included in your fixed quote. No surprise card request from the driver. The same applies on the pickup side — the Short Stay Car Park fee for the Express Pick Up zone is built into the fare you see at booking.

Black saloon Gatwick airport taxi at the terminal Departures forecourt drop-off zone with a passenger unloading luggage.

Airport Transfer from Gatwick to London

An airport transfer from Gatwick to London takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes by taxi, via the M23 and A23. The Gatwick Express reaches Victoria in 30 minutes, but only between Gatwick and Victoria — you still need a second cab at each end, with bags, across two platforms.

For families with luggage, business travellers carrying a laptop bag, and groups of three or more, a fixed-price taxi to London works out cheaper than the Gatwick Express once you factor in the secondary journey. One vehicle, one driver, one fare from your front door to your London address.

Fastlane Transfers covers every London zone, hotel, and serviced apartment. Common drops include Mayfair, Kensington, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, Kings Cross, Soho, and the City. Late-night arrivals into Gatwick at 11pm or 1am are routine — the dispatch team runs 24/7 and the fare is the same as a midday booking. Book your airport transfer from Gatwick to London in two minutes.

Heathrow to Gatwick Airport Transfer

A Heathrow to Gatwick airport transfer takes around 55 minutes by taxi in light traffic, but allow 90 minutes during morning rush hour or in winter weather. The two airports are 45 miles apart, connected via the M25 and M23.

For a same-day connection, allow a minimum of 3 hours between landing at Heathrow and your scheduled Gatwick departure — longer if you have checked bags to retrieve and re-check. Fastlane Transfers monitors both flights: Heathrow inbound for landing time, Gatwick outbound for any check-in cutoff changes.

The fixed transfer fare from Heathrow to Gatwick from £85 is cheaper than the National Express coach for two or more passengers, and lands you at the correct Gatwick terminal door. No bag-drag from a coach station, no rolling suitcases across Heathrow's central bus terminal. Book a Heathrow to Gatwick airport transfer online, or see the Heathrow Airport taxi page for the reverse direction.

Vehicle Options for Your Gatwick Transfer

Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage with room to spare. A saloon takes 4 passengers with 2 large suitcases. Step up to an MPV6 the moment you add a fifth passenger, a child seat, or a third large bag.

Saloon — up to 4 passengers, 2 large suitcases plus hand luggage

VW Passat or Toyota Prius. Best for solo travellers, couples, and small families with cabin bags. The cheapest fixed fare in the fleet.

Executive — up to 4 passengers, 2 large suitcases plus hand luggage

E-Class Mercedes or similar. Quieter interior, leather seats, USB charging. The default choice for business travellers heading to a 9am meeting straight from arrivals.

MPV6 — up to 5 passengers, 3 large suitcases plus hand luggage

VW Sharan or Seat Alhambra. The right pick for a family of four with a child seat, a buggy, and a full holiday luggage load.

7 seater taxi to Gatwick Airport — up to 7 passengers, 7 large suitcases

A 7 seater taxi to Gatwick Airport is a Mercedes Vito or Toyota Proace with the rear row configured for 7 passengers and 7 standard suitcases. Suits groups of six or seven with a full luggage load and a comfortable ride. One fixed fare for the whole vehicle.

8 seater taxi to Gatwick Airport — up to 8 passengers, 8 large suitcases

The same Mercedes Vito or Toyota Proace, with the rear row configured for 8 passengers and 8 standard suitcases plus 8 small bags. Built for group trips, hen and stag weekends, family holidays of six or more, and travellers with golf bags. Split the fare between the group. All vehicles are non-smoking, licensed, and insured. One free child seat is included with every booking — a second is free where available. Book any vehicle online in two minutes.

Why Pre-Book Your Gatwick Taxi with Fastlane Transfers

Pre-booking beats on-demand for airport runs. The fare is set the moment you book, the driver knows the flight, and the vehicle is the right size for your luggage — none of which Uber or a kerbside black cab can guarantee at 4am. Here is what you get with Fastlane Transfers:

One fixed fare, confirmed at booking. No surge pricing at 4am. No meter running in traffic. No card surcharge.
Flight tracking on every job. Your driver sees your actual landing time, even if you are two hours late.
45 minutes free waiting from the moment you land. No charge for immigration queues or baggage belt delays.
DBS-checked drivers. Every driver is licensed and background-checked.
A real fleet, not gig drivers. Saloon, executive, MPV, 7-seater, and 8-seater on the same booking system.
Free cancellation with 3 hours notice. Plans change. The booking flexes with them.
UK-wide coverage. Every postcode, including overnight pickups, bank holidays, and remote villages.

Two minutes to book online. Or contact Fastlane Transfers if you would rather talk it through.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a taxi to Gatwick Airport?

A taxi to Gatwick Airport starts from around £55 for short Sussex routes like Brighton, £85 for Central London and Heathrow, £125 for Reading and Portsmouth, and £135 for Southampton. Your exact fare depends on pickup postcode and vehicle size, and it is confirmed at booking — never on the day.

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.

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