Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport Taxi

The journey: Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport

There is no direct train between Heathrow and Gatwick — rail means going into central London and back out, typically 2–3 hours with luggage. The National Express coach is direct but runs to a timetable and takes around 75–100 minutes. A pre-booked private transfer takes the orbital route via the M25 and M23: 50–80 minutes door to door in normal traffic, with the price fixed at booking regardless of what the M25 does.

Journey time with traffic

Off-peak the run takes 50–80 min. On weekday mornings (7–10am) and evenings (4–7pm) add 20–40 minutes — the M25 is the variable. Because your fare is fixed at booking, traffic affects your schedule but never your price, and we build the buffer into the pick-up time we recommend.

Terminals & meeting points

Heathrow

Heathrow has four passenger terminals (T2, T3, T4 and T5 — there is no Terminal 1). Your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board; tell us your terminal or just your flight number and we work it out. Pick-up parking is charged per terminal, which is why we confirm the meeting point by text before you land.

Gatwick

Gatwick has two terminals — North and South — linked by a free 24-hour shuttle that takes about 3 minutes. Tell us your airline or flight number and we drop you at the correct terminal forecourt; for pick-ups, your driver waits in the arrivals hall of whichever terminal your flight lands at.

Fleet & fixed pricing

Class	Vehicle	Passengers	Luggage	Supplement
Saloon	Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series	3	2	Included rate
Executive	Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series	3	2	+£35
MPV (6-seat)	Mercedes V-Class / VW Caravelle	6	6	+£25
8-Seater	Mercedes EQV / VW Crafter	8	8	+£45
Wheelchair Accessible	Specialist WAV	4	2	Quote on request

All prices include door pick-up, luggage handling, 15 minutes free waiting (60 minutes after landing on airport pick-ups), flight tracking, live traffic monitoring and all tolls. No card fees. No surge pricing — ever, including at 4am.

Night & early-morning transfers — same fixed price

Catching a 6am departure or landing on the last flight in? This route runs 24 hours a day with no night supplement and no surge pricing. Overnight the roads are clear, so the journey is usually at the fast end of 50–80 min. We confirm your driver the evening before for pre-5am pick-ups, and drivers wait free for 60 minutes after landing on airport collections.

Read our guide to getting to and from Heathrow between midnight and 5am →

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport?

Fixed price from £95 in a saloon (up to 3 passengers, 2 large cases). An MPV for up to 6 passengers is from £120. The fare is agreed at booking and never changes with traffic — and there is no night-time or surge supplement.

How long does Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport take?

Typically 50–80 min via the M25 (J14–J7) and M23 in normal traffic. At peak times (weekdays 7–10am and 4–7pm) allow an extra 20–40 minutes — we build this into your recommended pick-up time when you book.

Do you run at night and in the early morning?

Yes — we operate 24/7 with the same fixed price at 4am as at 4pm. Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals are a large part of what we do; see our night transfers guide for how pick-up timing works overnight.

Is this transfer suitable for a connecting flight?

Yes — it's the main reason people book it. Give us both flight numbers: we track your inbound flight and adjust the pick-up automatically, and we recommend a minimum of 3 hours between landing and your onward check-in closing time. Waiting time after landing is free for the first 60 minutes.

Where does the driver meet me?

For airport pick-ups, inside the arrivals hall with a name board, luggage help included. For home, hotel or office pick-ups, at the door — the driver calls or texts 5 minutes before arrival.