Gatwick Airport to Central London Taxi

Gatwick to central London from £70 in a saloon, or £77 when we collect you at the North or South Terminal.

Gatwick to central London by taxi

Our drivers collect from Gatwick's North and South Terminals and take you to any central London address. A saloon costs £70, or £77 when we collect you at Gatwick, because the airport charges £7 for the car park where your driver meets you. Your driver tracks your flight.

Free waiting: 60 minutes from your pickup time. You choose your pickup time after landing when you book.

The drive from Gatwick to Central London

Central London is about 28 miles north of Gatwick. The usual route is the M23 and A23 through Croydon and Streatham, crossing the Thames at Vauxhall or Westminster. Outside the rush hour it takes about 70 minutes; on Friday evenings and summer weekends, allow longer.

By taxi you go door to door. There is no carrying luggage across Victoria or London Bridge station, and no change onto the Underground.

Drop-off in Central London

We drop off anywhere in central London, from hotels on Park Lane and the Strand to homes in Kensington and offices in the City. Heading on by train? We drop off at Victoria, Waterloo, London Bridge, King's Cross and St Pancras International.

For a family or group with luggage, an MPV (6 passengers, 4 suitcases) or 8-seater (8 passengers, 8 suitcases) is usually cheaper than two cars.

Train or taxi from Gatwick?

The Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains are quick into Victoria and London Bridge, but most passengers still need a taxi or the Underground from the station. With a taxi, the whole journey is one step.

A car is the better choice for families, for groups splitting the cost, for anyone with a lot of luggage, and for late arrivals when trains are less frequent. For 4 passengers, a saloon works out at under £20 each, even with the £7 Gatwick pick-up charge.

Leaving London for Gatwick? Book the return at the same time and save 5% on both journeys.

Meeting your driver

At Gatwick your driver waits in the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal with a name board, and you get their name, car and phone number by text before you land. If you come out at the other terminal, the free shuttle train between North and South takes about two minutes.

Need help on the day? Call +44 20 3642 2888 (UK-wide, 24/7).

Related routes

Other routes: the Heathrow to Gatwick transfer, the Gatwick to Brighton taxi and the Heathrow to central London taxi.

More about the airport: our Gatwick airport taxi. More about the area: London airport transfers.

Gatwick Airport to Central London Taxi questions

How much is a taxi from Gatwick to central London?

A saloon is £70, or £77 with a Gatwick pick-up. An estate is £78, an MPV £95, an executive car £102 and an 8-seater £119; for a Gatwick pick-up, add the airport's £7 parking charge to each.

How long does the drive take?

About 70 minutes outside the rush hour, and longer on weekday mornings and evenings. Traffic does not change your price: a saloon is £77 from Gatwick, including the £7 pick-up charge.

Do you pick up from both Gatwick terminals?

Yes, from the North and South Terminals, 24 hours a day. Give us your flight number and your driver meets you at the right one.

Is a taxi better than the train from Gatwick?

With luggage, children or a late flight, a taxi is usually easier, because it takes you to the door with no changes. If you travel light and your hotel is next to a station, the train is good value.

Can I book a return?

Yes. Add your return when you book and save 5% on both journeys. Central London to Gatwick is £70 in a saloon, and drop-offs at Gatwick have nothing extra to pay.

Book your Gatwick Airport to Central London taxi

Both Gatwick terminals, flight tracking and free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up.