A fixed-fare taxi to or from Gatwick that already accounts for the terminal you're actually flying from and the £10 forecourt charge — and unlike a Heathrow run, there's no ULEZ charge to think about at all. Flight-tracked, meet-and-greet, 24 hours a day.
Gatwick looks simple next to Heathrow: just two terminals, North and South, roughly 28 to 30 miles south of central London off the M23. But "simple" hides a real trap. Where Heathrow's terminals are organised by airline alliance and rarely move, Gatwick's allocation shifts far more often — Jet2 relocated from North to South in March 2026, and easyJet has spent 2026 consolidating almost its entire operation into North Terminal, a shift still settling in as airlines respond to it. The terminal you used last time you flew Gatwick may not be the one you need this time.
The other thing worth knowing before you travel: Gatwick charges £10 for the first ten minutes at either terminal's forecourt, then an extra £1 for every minute after that — not a flat fee like some airports, an escalating one that quietly punishes a long goodbye or a wait for a delayed passenger. The genuinely good news is what Gatwick doesn't have: unlike Heathrow, it sits in West Sussex, outside Greater London entirely, so there's no ULEZ charge here at all, for any vehicle.
We build the drop-off charge into your fixed fare before you travel, and because we don't linger at the forecourt, it never creeps upward. Below: a terminal-by-terminal guide, the honest maths on getting here, and straight answers on price. Call 020 8888 9988 and tell us your flight number — we'll confirm North or South before travel day.
Gatwick's allocations move more than most airports', so confirm on your boarding pass 24 hours before you fly — but here's the current picture.
The larger and busier of the two, and since 2026 the consolidated home of the large majority of easyJet's Gatwick operation. Also serves Emirates and a growing number of long-haul carriers, plus several leisure airlines on selected routes.
The older of the two terminals, home to British Airways' short-haul Gatwick routes, Ryanair, and — as of March 2026 — Jet2, which relocated here from North.
Every train from Gatwick leaves from South Terminal — if you land at North and need the train, budget the shuttle time in.
Gatwick's forecourt fee starts at £10 for the first ten minutes at either terminal, then adds £1 for every extra minute — enforced by number-plate cameras. A long goodbye or a wait for a delayed passenger can quietly turn £10 into £20 or more. It's already inside your fixed fare with us, and our drivers don't linger, so it never creeps up.
Gatwick sits in West Sussex, entirely outside Greater London's Ultra Low Emission Zone. Whether your vehicle is compliant or not, there's no £12.50 daily charge to worry about here — genuinely simpler than the equivalent Heathrow run.
No single option is best for everyone — here's how they genuinely compare over the 28-mile run.
| What matters | Taxi On The Go | Gatwick Express | Southern / Thameslink | Drive Yourself |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical time from central London | 60–90 min (traffic-dependent) | ~30 min, Victoria only | ~35–50 min, more stops | 60–90 min plus parking |
| Door to door | Yes — your actual address to the terminal | No — Victoria station only | No — various London stations | Yes, but then parking + shuttle |
| North Terminal access | Direct, no transfer needed | Arrive South, then shuttle | Arrive South, then shuttle | Direct if you know the way |
| Price for 3–4 people | One fixed fare, split any way | Priced per person, not cheap | Priced per person | Fuel + parking, no driver rest |
| Drop-off charge & ULEZ | Drop-off included; no ULEZ anyway | N/A | N/A | You pay the £10+ charge yourself |
Give us your flight number and we confirm North or South before travel day — no assuming it's the same as last time.
Arrivals are matched to your actual landing time, not the schedule — early or delayed, the pickup moves with you.
Driver waits in arrivals with a name board as standard, or meets you kerbside if you'd rather move faster.
The £10 drop-off charge is already factored in, and there's no ULEZ to add — the fare you agreed is the fare that's due.
Guide prices for a standard saloon, one-way, drop-off charge already included. Your exact fare depends on the pick-up postcode, vehicle size and passenger count — call or WhatsApp for an instant quote.
Need Gatwick to somewhere else entirely? See our long-distance routes or call 020 8888 9988.
It genuinely can change year to year at Gatwick more than at other airports. As of 2026, easyJet has consolidated the large majority of its flights into North Terminal, alongside Emirates and several long-haul carriers, while British Airways, Ryanair and Jet2 (which moved from North in March 2026) operate from South. Always confirm on your boarding pass 24 hours before you fly — tell us your flight number and we'll confirm it for you.
Yes. Gatwick charges £10 for the first 10 minutes at either terminal, rising by £1 a minute after that. That charge is already built into your fixed fare when you book with us, whatever happens at the kerb.
No. Unlike Heathrow, Gatwick sits in West Sussex, well outside Greater London's Ultra Low Emission Zone. There's no ULEZ charge for any vehicle travelling to or from Gatwick — one less thing to think about.
Around 28 to 30 miles south of central London. By road that's typically 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic on the M23 and M25, which we build into your pickup time. The Gatwick Express covers the same distance in about 30 minutes, but only runs to London Victoria.
Tell your driver or our dispatch team and we'll adjust. The free inter-terminal shuttle takes about 2 minutes to ride, but with walking and waiting the full switch is usually 10 to 15 minutes — worth factoring in if a connection is tight.
Yes. Gatwick sits directly on the road and rail corridor toward Brighton and the Sussex coast, and it's a route we run often — fixed fare, same-day booking, no changes needed.
For departures, at least 12 hours ahead so we can time the pickup to your terminal's check-in window. For arrivals, book anytime up to landing — we track your flight regardless of notice.
No. Gatwick's first departures leave before 6am and its last arrivals land after midnight, and so do we — the fixed fare is the same whatever time you travel.
Book your Gatwick transfer now — North or South, one fixed fare, lines open 24 hours a day.
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