Bexleyheath to Gatwick Airport Taxi
By train, Bexleyheath to Gatwick means going into London Bridge and straight back out again, an hour and a half of travelling to end up 32 miles south of where you started. By road it is the A2 to the M25, four junctions, and the M23. Taxi On The Go runs it 24/7 at a fixed fare from £65 with the £7 drop-off charge included. Book online or WhatsApp 020 8888 9988 for a quote.
Bexleyheath to Gatwick Airport by taxi starts at £65 one way in a standard saloon, and that figure covers the £7 drop-off charge at both terminals. The drive is about 32 miles: A2 to Junction 2 of the M25, anti-clockwise to Junction 7, then the M23, and it takes 45–70 minutes. Taxi On The Go is pre-booked, fixed-fare private hire operating around the clock.
Gatwick fares by Bexley pickup point
Guide fares shown are one way in a saloon (four people, two large cases) to North or South Terminal. The £7 drop-off charge is in the price and there is nothing further to pay, because this route has no tolls, no river crossing and no ULEZ. Sidcup comes out cheapest in the borough since it uses the A20 to reach the M25 at Junction 3, while Erith costs the most because it sits furthest from the motorway.
| Pickup area | Fixed fare (from) | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Sidcup DA14/DA15 | £62 | 40–65 min |
| Bexleyheath town centre DA6 | £65 | 45–70 min |
| Bexleyheath station & Upton DA6/DA7 | £65 | 45–70 min |
| Blackfen DA15 | £66 | 45–70 min |
| Bexley village DA5 | £66 | 45–70 min |
| Welling & Falconwood DA16 | £68 | 45–70 min |
| Barnehurst DA7 | £68 | 50–75 min |
| Crayford DA1 | £70 | 50–75 min |
| Erith & Slade Green DA8 | £72 | 50–80 min |
| 6-seat MPV from Bexleyheath | £81 | 45–70 min |
| 8-seat minibus from Bexleyheath | £98 | 45–70 min |
These are guide prices for a standard saloon; your exact fare depends on your postcode and choice of vehicle. Ask for a quote if you want an executive Mercedes E-Class or V-Class. Gatwick to Bexleyheath costs the same as the outbound leg and includes flight tracking plus 45 minutes of free waiting at arrivals.
The drive from Bexleyheath to Gatwick, junction by junction
From Bexleyheath the driver heads for the A2 at the Danson interchange (or the Black Prince from the Bexley village side) and goes east for a few minutes to Junction 2 of the M25 at Darenth. Then the M25 anti-clockwise: Junction 3 for Swanley, Junction 4 for Orpington, Junction 5 where the M26 joins from Sevenoaks, Junction 6 at Godstone, and off at Junction 7 for the M23 southbound. Gatwick's terminals are at M23 Junction 9, ten minutes further on.
It sounds like a lot of junctions, but the motorway section is 25 miles and takes 30 minutes when it is flowing. From a Bexleyheath doorstep to the terminal forecourt is 45 minutes on a quiet evening.
Where it can slow down
- The A2 between Danson and Junction 2 in the morning rush, when Dartford-bound traffic builds.
- Clacket Lane services to Junction 6 on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings.
- M23 Junction 8 in the morning peak where the Reigate and Redhill traffic joins.
Sidcup pickups take the A20 to Junction 3 instead and skip the A2 altogether, which is why they are £3 cheaper. Erith and Slade Green come down through Bexleyheath first, adding ten minutes and a few pounds. The fare covers everything: there is no toll, no crossing charge and no ULEZ on any part of the route, and Gatwick's £7 drop-off is already in the price.
Bexleyheath pickup times for Gatwick flights
Gatwick asks for two hours before a short-haul flight and three for long-haul. Add the drive and a cushion for the M25, and this is what we suggest for a pickup in central Bexleyheath.
| Flight departs | Leave Bexleyheath | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 05:30–07:30 | 2h 40m before | Roads empty; the extra is for security queues |
| 07:30–10:00 | 3h before | A2 and M25 morning peak |
| 10:00–15:30 | 2h 50m before | Steady |
| 15:30–19:00 | 3h 10m before | Worst on Fridays |
| After 19:00 | 2h 40m before | 45–50 minute run |
Early flights are common at Gatwick and a 6am departure means leaving Bexleyheath at about 3:20am. Book the day before, tell us the flight number, and the driver will text when they are outside rather than waking the street. See the early-morning taxi page if you want to know how the overnight service works.
Why the train is the long way round from Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath station is on the Southeastern line into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Gatwick trains leave from London Bridge and Victoria. So the rail journey is 35 minutes into London Bridge, a walk across the concourse, then 30 minutes back out on Thameslink or Southern, all with the bags. Ninety minutes at best; more if a connection is missed; impossible before 5am.
Direct, 45–70 minutes
The car heads south-west, not north-west. Bexleyheath to Gatwick by road is 32 miles and the driver never goes near central London.
One fare for the car
£65 for a saloon, whether one person or four are inside. Two adult rail tickets already cost more than that.
Nothing to organise on the day
Driver, car and registration texted to you the night before. On the return the driver has your flight number and is watching it.
Meeting your flight at Gatwick for the run home to Bexleyheath
Once we have the flight number, the driver follows the aircraft from take-off. Arriving early or late costs you nothing: the pickup moves with the plane and the clock on your 45 minutes of free waiting only starts when you touch down. Gatwick's e-gates and baggage reclaim are normally well within that.
You will be collected from the Short Stay car park at your terminal – Level 3 at both North and South – which is a lift ride up from arrivals. Once parked, the driver messages you the bay and registration. Should you prefer a name board at the arrivals barrier, meet and greet can be added on request for a guide £10; parents landing late with small children tend to find it worth it.
Leaving Gatwick the driver heads up the M23, round the M25 clockwise to Junction 2 and down the A2 into Bexleyheath, which is a 45-minute drive at night. If your group needs dropping in Welling, Bexleyheath and Erith, say so when booking and we will quote for the additional stops instead of billing waiting time.
Pickup areas across Bexley for the Gatwick run
Bexleyheath is the anchor for this page, but the whole borough uses the same route to Gatwick and the fare only shifts by a few pounds with distance from the M25.
- Bexleyheath DA6/DA7: the Broadway, Upton, the streets around the station and the Danson Park side.
- Sidcup and Blackfen DA14/DA15: the cheapest in the borough, via the A20 to Junction 3.
- Bexley village DA5: from £66, joining the A2 at the Black Prince.
- Welling and Falconwood DA16: from £68.
- Barnehurst DA7: from £68.
- Crayford DA1: from £70, by Tower Retail Park and Crayford station.
- Erith, Northumberland Heath and Slade Green DA8: from £72.
Every one of these has a local page with fares to all five airports and around the borough: Sidcup, Welling, Crayford, Erith and the borough-wide Bexley taxi page. If you are starting further along the M25 in Swanley, the Swanley to Gatwick run is shorter still at from £62.
How to book a Bexleyheath to Gatwick taxi
Message the journey
Postcode, terminal or flight number, date, pickup time, passengers and luggage. Online form, WhatsApp on 020 8888 9988 or email info@taxionthego.com.
Fixed fare agreed
We reply with one figure for the vehicle you need. The £7 Gatwick drop-off charge is inside it; there is no booking fee or card surcharge.
Driver details sent
Name, vehicle and registration the day before by text. Your flight number is attached to the booking for tracking.
Door to forecourt
Picked up on time, bags loaded, dropped at the North or South Terminal. Pay by card, cash or company invoice.
Every booking includes
- A fare confirmed in writing before you travel
- Gatwick's £7 drop-off charge, included in the figure
- A route with no tolls or zone charges whatsoever
- Inbound flight monitored for return pickups
- 45 minutes' free waiting at the airport and 15 at home
- Free child seats and boosters, fitted in advance
- Licensed, insured, DBS-checked drivers in clean cars
- Card, cash or account payment at no extra cost
Bexleyheath to Gatwick taxi — questions answered
How much does a taxi from Bexleyheath to Gatwick cost?
A standard saloon starts at £65 one way, with the £7 drop-off charge already in the price. By area: Sidcup from £62, Blackfen and Bexley village from £66, Welling and Barnehurst from £68, Crayford from £70 and Erith from £72. Leaving from Bexleyheath, a 6-seat MPV starts at £81 and an 8-seater at £98.
How long does Bexleyheath to Gatwick take by taxi?
Around 32 miles, taking 45 to 70 minutes. Reckon on ten minutes down the A2 to Junction 2, roughly half an hour on the M25 between Junctions 2 and 7 outside the peaks, then ten minutes along the M23 to the terminal. Weekday mornings and Friday afternoons push you towards the longer figure.
Which junction of the M25 do you use from Bexleyheath?
Junction 2 at Darenth, reached by going east on the A2 for a couple of miles. From Sidcup the driver uses the A20 to Junction 3 instead. Either way you leave the M25 at Junction 7 for the M23.
Is a taxi to Gatwick faster than the train from Bexleyheath?
Yes, by a wide margin. The train goes into London Bridge and back out, 90 minutes minimum with a change and no early services. The car goes directly south-west in 45–70 minutes and picks you up at home with your bags.
Can you pick up from Bexleyheath station for Gatwick?
Yes. The meeting point is the main entrance on Station Road. Tell us your arriving train and the driver will be waiting. The Gatwick fare from the station is £65, the same as the town centre.
Does it cost more to go to the North Terminal?
No. North and South Terminals share the same roundabout off M23 Junction 9, so the price is the same for both. Do check which one your airline is using on the day, because a few carriers operate from either, and pass that on to the driver.
Do you cover early morning Gatwick flights from Bexley?
Every day. A 6am departure means a 3:20am pickup and the drive takes 45 minutes on empty roads. Book the evening before with your flight number and the driver will text on arrival rather than knock.
Where is the pickup point at Gatwick for the return?
On Level 3 of the Short Stay car park at the terminal you arrive into. While you are collecting your bags the driver texts you the bay number and the car's registration. If you would prefer to be met inside at the arrivals barrier with a name board, that can be arranged on request.