Bayswater’s many hotels make it one of the most common destinations for visitors landing at Gatwick. When you land at Gatwick Airport, your driver is already in the arrivals hall, and you travel straight to your address in Bayswater without queuing for a taxi or dragging cases onto a train. The car is booked for you alone, and the driver helps with your luggage at both ends. Our drivers cover this run regularly, so they know the airport and the best way into Bayswater.
The fare is fixed when you book and covers the whole vehicle, not each passenger, and a saloon on this route currently costs about £109 one way. Traffic, diversions and flight delays do not change it, so you know the full cost before you set off. Enter your journey in the booking form at the top of the page to see the exact figure for your date and time.
Gatwick to Bayswater Taxi Prices
These are the one-way fares our booking system is quoting for this journey today, based on the current distance and journey time. Your own price depends on the exact pickup and drop-off addresses and on the date and time you travel, so treat the table as a guide and check the booking form for your final fare.
| Vehicle | Fits | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | £109 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | £118 |
| Executive | up to 3 passengers, 2 large cases | £136 |
| People carrier (MPV) | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | £140 |
| 8 Seater | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | £140 |
| Executive Minivan | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | £176 |
A return booking made at the same time gets 5% off the return leg. The booking form lists any optional extras, like meet and greet, with their price before you pay anything. If there are five or more of you, one people carrier or 8-seater usually costs less than two saloons.
How the Journey Goes
The driver follows the M23 and A23 north, crosses the Thames at Vauxhall Bridge and heads up Park Lane to Bayswater. The driver checks live traffic before setting off and will take an alternative if there is a closure or a long queue, without changing your fare. If you have a preferred route, tell the driver when you set off.
Allow 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes for the journey. The quickest journeys are usually early in the morning, late in the evening and on Sundays. Weekday rush hours and Friday afternoons are the slowest, and the start of school holidays can be busy around the airports, so we allow extra time then.
Where We Drop in Bayswater
We drop at hotels along Bayswater Road, Queensway and Inverness Terrace, along with apartments near Paddington and Westbourne Grove. Give us the full address when you book, and add any notes about access, such as a gate code, a porter or a better place to stop.
Bayswater’s hotels range from large chains on Bayswater Road to small family-run places on the streets behind Queensway. Many of them are on busy roads or narrow side streets, so our drivers are used to finding a safe place to stop and helping you with cases from the door. If you are in a short-let apartment, send us any access instructions when you book so the driver knows where to wait.
Areas covered: Bayswater, Queensway, Lancaster Gate, Paddington, Westbourne Grove, Hyde Park, and nearby streets.
After You Land
Getting from the plane to the car usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on passport control, how quickly the bags come through and the time of day. You do not need to call us when you land: the driver follows your flight and is in the arrivals hall when you come through. If your bags are delayed, send a message and the driver will wait while you report it.
Arriving very late at night or very early in the morning is not a problem. We work 24 hours a day, and the roads into Bayswater are usually much quieter at those times, so the journey is often at the quicker end of the range.
Is the Train Easier?
By rail you would take the Circle or District line to Victoria and then the Gatwick Express or Southern, around an hour door to door with bags. A car avoids the Tube stairs and platforms entirely.
Rail suits light travellers on a budget. For families, groups, people with a lot of luggage and anyone catching a very early flight, the car is usually the better option: one fixed price, no changes and help with the bags.
Meeting Your Driver at Gatwick Airport
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal with your name on a board. Once you have collected your bags, they walk you to the car in the short-stay car park, which is only a few minutes from the arrivals exit, and load the luggage for you.
Gatwick’s two terminals are separate buildings about a mile apart, joined by a free shuttle train. If you are not sure which terminal you will arrive at, check your booking or the airline’s app, and let us know. The driver will be in the right building rather than waiting for you at the other one. If your arrival terminal changes on the day, the driver follows the flight and moves across.
Included in Every Booking
Every booking includes a licensed driver, a clean and insured vehicle, help with your luggage and the fixed fare shown when you book. For airport pickups the driver tracks your flight and waits in the arrivals hall, so a delayed landing does not leave you without a car. Child seats are fitted on request, and you can add extra stops on the way if you need to collect someone else.
Travelling With a Group?
A saloon takes up to four passengers with two large cases, and an estate takes four with four large cases. For five or six people, the people carrier has room for everyone and four large cases, and the 8-seater takes up to eight passengers and eight cases. Golf bags, ski bags, pushchairs and folding wheelchairs all take space, so list them when you book. If you are not sure which vehicle you need, tell us how many people and cases there are and we will suggest the right one.
For bigger groups, such as sports teams, wedding parties or school trips, we also run 12-seater and 16-seater minibuses. Child seats and boosters are available on request; add them to your booking with the children’s ages so the right seats are fitted before the driver arrives.
Useful Things to Know
- Hyde Park events such as summer concerts and Winter Wonderland can slow the roads around Bayswater, so tell us if your pickup falls on an event day.
- Hotel receptions can often store luggage if your flight is late in the day and you want to check out early.
- Paddington is next door if you are arriving by train from the west and heading straight to Gatwick.
- Switch your phone on after landing so the driver can message you with their exact location in the arrivals hall.
Business Travel
Many of our customers on this route are travelling for work. Companies can arrange regular airport transfers with us, and we can send receipts by email for expense claims. If several colleagues are flying together, one larger vehicle keeps everyone on the same schedule and is usually cheaper than separate cars. An assistant or office manager can book on a traveller’s behalf, and the confirmation can go to both of you.
How to Book
- Enter your pickup and destination in the booking form at the top of this page.
- Choose the date, time and vehicle, and add your flight number, passengers and luggage.
- Check the price and any extras, then confirm the booking.
- You receive a confirmation, and the driver’s details before the journey.
Most people book a few days before they travel. In school holidays, around Christmas and on bank holiday weekends, book earlier, especially if you need a larger vehicle, as those go first. If you need a car at short notice, try the booking form or call us.
Questions About This Journey
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Bayswater?
Our booking system is currently quoting about £109 one way in a saloon, with larger vehicles priced in the table above. Your exact fare depends on the full address and the date and time, and the booking form shows it before you confirm.
How long does the journey take?
Usually 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. Early mornings and late evenings are often quicker, while weekday rush hours and Friday afternoons are usually the slowest times.
What if my flight is delayed or early?
We track your flight, so the driver arrives for the actual landing time rather than the scheduled one. You do not need to call us if the flight is late.
Can I book a child seat?
Yes. Child seats and boosters are available on request. Add them in the booking form with the age of each child, and the driver will arrive with the right seats already fitted, so you do not have to bring your own or fit them at the kerb.
Can you collect from Paddington station?
Yes. Paddington is right next to Bayswater. Tell us which exit you will use and the driver will meet you there.
How long does Bayswater to Gatwick take in the rush hour?
Allow the longer end of the range, around 1 hour 35 minutes, on weekday mornings and evenings. Early mornings and late evenings are often closer to an hour.
Can you take us on to a cruise port instead?
Yes. We also run transfers from London to Southampton, Portsmouth and Dover for cruise departures.
Heathrow Taxi From Bayswater
If your airline flies from Heathrow rather than Gatwick, we cover that too. Our booking system is quoting about £65 one way in a saloon for a Heathrow taxi to Bayswater, with the same fixed fare, flight tracking and meet and greet in arrivals. Tell us your airline and the driver will head for the right terminal. More details are on our Heathrow airport taxi page.
Related Pages
- Bayswater to Gatwick taxi
- Bayswater airport taxi guide
- Gatwick Airport taxi
- All areas and routes we cover
- Official Gatwick Airport website for terminal information