Typically 50–80 min to central London. Peak hours, traffic tips and full comparison with public transport.
Short answer: A taxi from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London typically takes 50–80 min via the M23 / A23 in normal traffic. During peak hours (8–10am and 4–7pm on weekdays) allow an extra 20–30 minutes.
| Destination | Off-peak time | Peak-hour time | Best route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London (Zone 1) | 50–80 min | 105+ min | M23 / A23 |
| North London (N, NW) | 50–80 min | 110+ min | Via North Circular |
| South London (SE, SW) | 50–80 min | 110+ min | Via A3 / South Circular |
| East London (Canary Wharf) | 95+ min | 120+ min | Via Blackwall Tunnel |
| West London (W zones) | 40+ min | 50–80 min | M23 / A23 |
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Rush hours (8–10am, 4–7pm weekdays) add 20–40 minutes. Sunday mornings are fastest.
West London is closest to Gatwick. East London adds 15–20 minutes.
The M23 / A23 can be affected by incidents. Our drivers use real-time traffic routing.
Weekday rush hours are slowest. Bank holiday Fridays on the M25 are notorious — allow extra time.
| Transport | Journey to central | Door to door? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (Get London Transfer) | 50–80 min | ✓ Yes | Groups, families, luggage |
| Train/Express (where available) | 30–60 min (train only) | ✗ Station only | Solo, light luggage |
| Tube/Metro (if available) | 50–75 min | ✗ No | Budget, off-peak |
| Bus/Coach | 60–120 min | ✗ Stop only | Budget, not time-sensitive |
Typically 50–80 min in normal traffic. During rush hours (8–10am, 4–7pm weekdays), allow an extra 20–30 minutes.
No — a pre-booked taxi takes the same routes as a metered cab. The difference is that our price never changes with journey time or traffic.
Before 7am or after 9:30am to avoid the morning rush. After 7pm to avoid the evening rush. Sunday mornings offer the shortest journey times.
No. Your fare is fixed at booking and never changes regardless of journey time or traffic conditions.