Redhill is one of the closer towns to Gatwick, and it shows in the journey time – Gatwick Airport’s own published transfer guidance puts it at around 30 minutes, similar to neighbouring Reigate. If you’ve landed after a long flight and just want to get to the Belfry or wherever you’re staying without changing trains, a direct taxi is the simplest way to do that.
This page covers what a Gatwick to Redhill taxi involves – timing, terminals, what’s actually in Redhill, and when it’s worth booking over the alternatives.
How long does a taxi from Gatwick to Redhill take?
Around 30 minutes, according to Gatwick Airport’s own transfer time guidance, mostly via the A23 and A25. Redhill sits close enough to the airport that traffic rarely adds much beyond that, though the roads around the town centre can slow down during the school run and evening rush.
Which Gatwick terminal will I be picked up from?
Gatwick has North and South Terminal, linked by a free shuttle taking around four minutes. Confirm your terminal when booking – it’s on your boarding pass – so your driver waits in the right building from the start.
What Redhill is actually like, if you don’t know it
Redhill’s town centre is built around The Belfry, a shopping centre that’s been there since 1991 and still anchors most of the retail in the middle of town, with around 50 stores across two levels along with a twice-weekly market on the pedestrianised High Street. It’s a genuinely useful reference point for drop-offs, since Redhill train and bus stations are both a short walk from it.
One thing that trips people up: the name “Redhill” doesn’t actually come from a hill in the town itself. The original red hill the area is named after is up near Earlswood, just south of the town centre – a small detail, but the kind of thing that comes up if you’re chatting with your driver on the way in.
Why book a taxi rather than the train for Redhill?
Redhill does have a direct rail link to Gatwick, and it’s a solid option if you’re travelling light and solo. Where a taxi wins is convenience – no walking from the station with luggage, no working out platforms after a long flight, and a driver who’s tracking your flight rather than you checking train times as you land. For families, groups, or anyone arriving very early or very late when trains run less often, it tends to be the more straightforward choice.
Redhill and Reigate: worth knowing they’re often grouped together
Gatwick Airport’s own transfer guidance lists Redhill and Reigate as a single 30-minute journey, and in practice the two towns run into each other closely enough that it barely matters which side of the boundary your destination sits on. If you’re not sure whether your address counts as Redhill or Reigate, don’t worry about it when booking – just give us the postcode and we’ll take care of the rest. It’s a genuinely common question, and it doesn’t change the price or the journey time in any meaningful way.
This also means if you’re comparing quotes or journey times between the two towns online, you may see very similar figures either way – that’s expected, not an error.
What affects the price
As with any Gatwick transfer, your fixed quote factors in distance, vehicle type, time of day, and Gatwick’s own terminal charges – all agreed before you travel, not added afterwards. See our Gatwick taxi prices guide for the full breakdown of what goes into a fare.
Vehicle options for the Redhill run
- Saloon or Executive – for 1-3 passengers with standard luggage
- Estate – a bit more boot space for extra bags
- MPV – families or groups of 5-6
- 8-seater – larger groups travelling together
Booking around Belfry events and market days
The Belfry runs a regular calendar of seasonal events – Christmas lights switch-on, Halloween, Diwali and similar – plus the twice-weekly market on the High Street, all of which bring extra footfall and slower traffic into the town centre. If your pickup or drop-off falls on one of these days, it’s worth giving us a precise pickup point and booking a little further ahead than usual, since through-traffic around the centre gets noticeably busier.
Whichever end of town you’re in – whether that’s right by the Belfry, out towards Earlswood, or up near Reigate Hill – your driver will already have the route planned before you land, so there’s no need to give directions on the day beyond your exact address.
What to have ready when booking
- Your Gatwick terminal (North or South) and flight number
- Your exact Redhill address
- Passenger numbers and luggage details
- Return journey details, if needed
Frequently asked questions
How far is Redhill from Gatwick Airport?
Around 30 minutes by taxi according to Gatwick Airport’s own published transfer times, similar to neighbouring Reigate.
Is there a direct train from Redhill to Gatwick?
Yes, and it’s a good option for solo travellers with light luggage. A taxi tends to make more sense for groups, families, or travel outside normal train hours.
Do you cover both Gatwick terminals from Redhill?
Yes – just confirm North or South Terminal when you book.
Is this a fixed price?
Yes, as with all our transfers, you’ll get a fixed quote before you travel.
Can you pick up from Reigate too, or just Redhill?
Yes – since the two towns are so close together, we cover both under the same journey time and pricing. Just give us your exact address when booking and we’ll handle the rest, whichever side of the boundary you’re technically on.
Related pages
See our Gatwick to Crawley taxi guide, our Gatwick meet and greet service, or the full vehicle fleet. For official terminal information, see Gatwick Airport’s taxi and transfers page.
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