London Gatwick Airport (LGW) transfers

Gatwick Airport to London: pre-booked car from about £75, Gatwick Express to Victoria in 30 minutes, Southern and Thameslink, and the £10 drop-off fee.

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Addison Lee

London, United Kingdom

London cars & black cabs – fixed airport fares

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Minibus & group transfers
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Circle Cars Luton

London Luton Airport (LTN), United Kingdom

Luton taxis since 1963 – fixed airport prices

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
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Green Tomato Cars

London, United Kingdom

Zero-emission London airport cars since 2006

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
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Richard’s Dover Taxi

Dover, United Kingdom

Independent Dover cruise taxi since 2008

  • Airport transfers
  • Long-distance transfers
  • Port & cruise transfers
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Stansted Travel Services

London Stansted Airport (STN), United Kingdom

Local Stansted Airport taxis since 2008

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
  • +1
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TOA Taxis

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham black cabs since 1961 – open 24/7

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
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Western Cars Horley

London Gatwick Airport (LGW), United Kingdom

Horley taxis & Gatwick transfers since 2007

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Minibus & group transfers
  • +3
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Gatwick Airport to London transfers

London Gatwick (LGW) is about 30 miles (48 km) south of central London. It has two terminals, North and South, linked by an automated shuttle, and handled 43.2 million passengers in 2024. Cars reach the M25 via the M23.

Gatwick to London taxi prices

  • Gatwick to Central London: one local firm lists fixed fares from about £75
  • Crawley to Gatwick: about £11–£25 by saloon; Brighton or Hove about £60
  • Crawley to Heathrow: about £45–£65, plus airport drop-off charges

Some firms include airport drop-off fees in their quote and some add them, so always check.

Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink

Gatwick Express runs non-stop to London Victoria twice an hour in about 30 minutes, and booking online saves 10%. Southern and Thameslink trains serve Victoria, London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras in 30–45 minutes. Older published singles were about £13.50–£19.50, so check current fares. Oyster and contactless are accepted.

Gatwick drop-off charge

Dropping off at the North or South Terminal costs £10 for the first 10 minutes, then £1 a minute, with a 30-minute maximum. Pay online, by phone or with AutoPay by midnight the next day. Blue Badge holders are exempt. For cruises, Dover is about 79 miles away and Southampton about 91 miles.

Transfers in London Gatwick Airport (LGW): FAQs

How long is the Gatwick Express to London Victoria?

About 30 minutes non-stop, with two trains an hour.

How much is the Gatwick drop-off charge?

£10 for the first 10 minutes, then £1 for each extra minute.

How far is Gatwick from Central London?

About 30 miles (48 km) to the south.