Gatwick Airport Transfers (LGW): Private Taxi





London Gatwick Airport · LGW · North and South Terminals

Gatwick Airport transfers to central London and the south of England

With Zonetransfers your chauffeur waits in the North or South Terminal arrivals hall with your name and drives you to your London hotel door: about 50 km and 1 h 10 to 1 h 30 to the centre, from €135 per vehicle with luggage included.

€135To central London, per car
50 kmGatwick to Westminster
1 h 10–1 h 30By district and time
North · SouthPick-up at both terminals

How to get from Gatwick Airport to central London

To get from Gatwick to central London without changes or waiting around, book a private transfer: the chauffeur meets you in your terminal's arrivals hall, drives up the M23 and the A23 and drops you at your hotel door in 1 h 10–1 h 30, depending on the district and traffic. It costs from €135 per vehicle for up to four people, luggage included, at a price that does not change with traffic jams.

We follow your flight

We know your terminal and your real landing time; 60 minutes of waiting are included.

Met in arrivals

At the North or South Terminal, as you leave baggage and customs, with a sign bearing your name.

Straight to your address

A car just for you to the hotel, flat, station or cruise port.

Gatwick North and South Terminals: where your chauffeur waits

Gatwick has a North Terminal and a South Terminal, linked by a free shuttle train of a couple of minutes. From your flight number we know which one you land at and the chauffeur waits there, so you never need to change terminal.

Private transfer from London Gatwick Airport to central London with a chauffeur
North or South

We meet you at yours

Airlines can be moved between terminals, so we always work from the flight number. If the chauffeur is not in sight, stay in the hall and call the 24-hour line on your voucher or WhatsApp +34 654 381 547.

Remember the UK ETA: visa-free visitors, EU citizens too, need it before travelling (Irish citizens excepted).

Gatwick taxi prices to every London zone

The price depends on the London zone you are going to, not the individual street. Find the start of your postcode (for example SW7, W1 or EC2) to see your zone, the approximate time and the starting price per vehicle for up to four people.

Gatwick to London by zone and postcode
London zone Postcodes Districts Time From
South London SE, SW16–SW20, CR (Croydon) Croydon, Streatham, Wimbledon, Brixton, Greenwich 50–70 min €109
West End and Westminster W1, WC1, WC2, SW1 Soho, Covent Garden, Mayfair, Westminster, Victoria 1 h 10–1 h 30 €135
The City and Shoreditch EC1–EC4, E1 The City, Farringdon, Shoreditch, Tower Hill 1 h 10–1 h 30 €135
Kensington and Chelsea SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8 South Kensington, Chelsea, Earl's Court 1 h 05–1 h 25 €135
Canary Wharf and Docklands E14, E16 Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, ExCeL London 1 h 10–1 h 30 €135
Paddington and Notting Hill W2, W11 Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill 1 h 15–1 h 35 €139
King's Cross, Camden and Islington N1, NW1 King's Cross–St Pancras, Camden Town, Islington, Marylebone 1 h 20–1 h 40 €145
Outer north, east and west Outer N, NW, E and W Hampstead, Wembley, Stratford, Ealing 1 h 20–1 h 50 €155
Exact address

Can't find your zone?

Type the address, hotel or full postcode in the booking form and see the fixed price instantly, wherever you are going in or around London.

Gatwick Airport taxi to any London postcode

Gatwick to Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and London City

If you land at Gatwick and fly out of another London airport, a private transfer takes you terminal to terminal without crossing the city on public transport with your bags. Give us your second flight time and we set the pick-up with a margin; we recommend at least 4 hours between the two flights.

Airport

Gatwick → Heathrow

London's hub, via the M25. We drop you at your flight's terminal.

67 km · 1 hfrom €115
Airport

Gatwick → Luton

North of London, via the M25 and M1.

118 km · 1 h 20 minfrom €169

From Gatwick to your London neighbourhood

Book with your exact address: the chauffeur drives up to your hotel or the nearest permitted access, including the narrow West End streets and stations such as Victoria and King's Cross–St Pancras.

Westminster and Victoria

Victoria, Westminster and Pimlico

Direct access to most hotels. Victoria is also the coach and mainline rail hub.

SW1

West End

Soho, Covent Garden and Mayfair

Narrow one-way streets: the chauffeur knows the access points and stops at the door or the nearest permitted corner.

W1 · WC2

International trains

King's Cross–St Pancras

Eurostar to Paris and Brussels. Give us your train time to arrive with a margin for passport control.

N1 · NW1

Business

Canary Wharf and ExCeL London

Office towers and east London's big exhibition centre. Tell us the building or hall.

E14 · E16

Museums

South Kensington and Chelsea

Hotels by the Natural History Museum, the V&A and Harrods, with easy car access.

SW3 · SW7

Events

Wembley and the O2

On match or concert days there are road closures around the venues: book with a margin.

HA9 · SE10

Gatwick taxi to Brighton, Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton and Dover

Gatwick lies south of London, which makes it the most practical airport for the Sussex coast, Kent and Hampshire. The most booked destinations outside London, with starting prices per vehicle and tolls included:

Transfers from Gatwick to other cities and ports
Destination Distance Time From
Brighton 48 km 45 min €99
Windsor 70 km 55 min €119
Canterbury 109 km 1 h 15 min €155
Dover 131 km 1 h 30 min €175
Oxford 133 km 1 h 35 min €189
Southampton 145 km 1 h 40 min €195
Cambridge 157 km 1 h 50 min €225
Transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton, Oxford and Southampton
Cruises

Southampton and Dover

Boarding a cruise? Give us the ship and boarding time and we drop you at the right terminal in the port. We also drive to Guildford, Reading, Eastbourne, Portsmouth, Tunbridge Wells and Crawley, among others.

Minivans and larger taxis for groups

One large suitcase per passenger is included. Child seats, pushchairs, bikes and golf clubs travel free if you mention them when booking, so we assign a vehicle with enough boot space.

Vehicles at Gatwick
Vehicle Passengers Best for
Saloon 1–4 Standard car for couples and small families
Executive saloon 1–3 E-Class-type car for company travel
Minivan 5–8 Families, groups, skis or golf bags
Minibus 9–16 Groups, weddings and ExCeL conferences
Saloon car for a private transfer from Gatwick

Saloon

Minivan from Gatwick Airport for families and groups

Minivan

Minibus transfer from Gatwick for groups

Minibus

Private minivan transport from London Gatwick Airport for groups

Hotels in London we drive to from Gatwick

We reach the door of any London hotel. These stand out for location and easy car access:

A special occasion

The Savoy

Strand · WC2

Legendary hotel on the Thames, minutes from Covent Garden.

Business in the City

The Ned

The City · EC2

1920s bank turned hotel with a rooftop pool.

London views

Shangri-La The Shard

London Bridge · SE1

Rooms on the upper floors of the city's tallest skyscraper.

Shopping and the West End

The Langham

Marylebone · W1

Grand Victorian hotel by Regent Street and Oxford Street.

Families and sightseeing

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Westminster · SE1

Facing Big Ben and the London Eye across the bridge.

Very early flights

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Airport · South Terminal

Connected to the South Terminal, ideal for late arrivals.

Seeing London and around with a private driver

The Gatwick transfer goes straight to your hotel. To see the city with stops or take a return day trip, book a car with driver by the hour or by the day.

Classic London

Westminster and Buckingham Palace

Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard with stops and waits, without looking for parking.

River Thames

Tower of London, Tower Bridge and The Shard

The City and Southwark riverside, with the chauffeur waiting between visits.

Day trip

Windsor and Stonehenge

Windsor Castle in the morning and the stone circle in the afternoon, same driver all day.

Cars with driver in London · Private transfers in London · Gatwick to Windsor transfer

Busiest dates for London transfers

On these dates, book early and give an exact address: some districts close streets and hotels fill up.

  • April · London Marathon: Road closures in the centre and east on race Sunday: allow extra time if you fly that day.
  • Late June and July · Wimbledon: More traffic in south-west London and full hotels around SW19.
  • Last weekend of August · Notting Hill Carnival: Streets closed in W10 and W11: the chauffeur drops you at the nearest open access.
  • November to January · Christmas in London: Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, Oxford Street shopping and New Year fireworks on the Thames.

Back to Gatwick: what time we collect you

From central London, book the pick-up about 3 h 30 min before a European flight and 4 h 30 min before a long-haul one. Check your ticket for North or South Terminal.

Recommended pick-up before departure
Pick-up in European flight Long-haul flight
Brighton 2 h 45 min 3 h 45 min
South London 3 h 4 h
Westminster, the West End or the City 3 h 30 min 4 h 30 min
King's Cross or Canary Wharf 3 h 45 min 4 h 45 min

Give us your return flight number and the chauffeur stops at the departures door of the right terminal.

How booking works

To book with Zonetransfers, have your flight number, passengers, luggage and the address or postcode ready.

Reserve

At least 24 hours before landing, online or on WhatsApp.

Payment

Online at booking: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro or PayPal.

Confirmation

Voucher by email with the meeting point and an always-on phone line.

Changes

Free cancellation up to 48 h before; 96 h for minibuses and coaches. Terms of sale.

Questions travellers ask

How do I get from Gatwick Airport to central London?

By private transfer: the chauffeur waits in your terminal's arrivals hall and drops you at your hotel in 1 h 10–1 h 30, from €135 per vehicle for up to four people.

Where does the chauffeur wait at Gatwick?

In the arrivals hall of the terminal you land at, North or South, as you leave baggage reclaim, with a sign showing your name.

How much is a private taxi from Gatwick to my London postcode?

It depends on the zone: from €109 to south London and from €135 to Westminster, the West End or the City. Enter your postcode in the booking form for a fixed price.

What if my flight to Gatwick is delayed?

The Zonetransfers team follows your flight and the chauffeur arrives for your real landing time. You have an hour of free waiting; with more than 90 minutes' delay the service is confirmed subject to availability.

Can you connect me from Gatwick to a Heathrow flight?

Yes. The drive round the M25 takes about an hour and costs from €115 per car; send us your onward flight and we time the pick-up, ideally with 4 hours between flights.

Can I go from Gatwick to Southampton or Dover cruise port?

Yes: Southampton from €195 and Dover from €175 per vehicle. Give us the ship and boarding time so we drop you at the right terminal.

Are seats for children available?

They are, and they cost nothing. Note the number of children and their ages in the booking and the right seats will be in the car.

Is an ETA required to visit the UK?

Yes for most visa-free nationalities, EU passport holders among them: the UK has required the ETA in full since 25 February 2026. Irish citizens do not need one.

How much luggage is included?

One large suitcase per passenger plus hand luggage. Pushchairs, bikes and golf clubs travel free if declared, so we send a vehicle with room for them.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro) and PayPal, paid online when you reserve. Nothing is paid in the car.

Is there a cancellation fee?

Not if you cancel a car or minivan two days or more before the pick-up; for minibuses and coaches the free window closes four days before.

Book your Gatwick transfer with Zonetransfers

Enter flight, passengers, luggage and address or postcode, and see the fixed price of your vehicle before paying.

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