Airports Taxi UK provides a licensed, fixed-price taxi service between Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The journey covers approximately 45 miles via the M25, taking around 55-75 minutes in typical traffic. A standard saloon on this route starts from around £80, with estate, MPV, minibus and executive vehicles all available on request. Every fare is agreed and confirmed before you travel, so there are no meters, no surge pricing and no surprise charges on arrival.
Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Journey
Connecting between London’s two busiest airports is one of the most common transfer requests we handle, whether you’re catching a connecting flight, switching airlines mid-trip, or simply find Gatwick more convenient for your onward journey. Rather than navigating rail replacement services or a multi-leg train journey with luggage, a direct taxi takes you door to door – from the terminal building at Heathrow straight to your Gatwick terminal, with no changes and no lugging cases across platforms.
The M25 route between the two airports covers around 45 miles and typically takes 55-75 minutes depending on time of day and traffic conditions. Your driver monitors your incoming flight if you’re arriving at Heathrow first, so your Gatwick-bound taxi is ready and waiting even if your flight lands early or late.
Why Book a Direct Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi?
For passengers with tight connection windows, a direct taxi removes the uncertainty of public transport. There’s no need to time a train departure, worry about weekend engineering works, or manage a change at a central London station with luggage. Your taxi departs when you’re ready and takes the most efficient route straight to your Gatwick terminal.
Faster Than Public Transport for Groups
While a single traveller might consider the train, for two or more passengers travelling together with luggage, a taxi is often comparable in cost per person and significantly more convenient – one vehicle, one fare, no platform changes.
Fixed Price, No Surprises
Your Heathrow to Gatwick taxi fare is fixed at the time of booking. Traffic on the M25 can vary, but your price doesn’t – you pay the agreed fare regardless of how long the journey takes.
Flight-Monitored Pickup
If you’re arriving at Heathrow before your Gatwick connection, we track your inbound flight and adjust your pickup time automatically, so a delayed landing doesn’t cost you a missed transfer.
Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Prices
A standard saloon between Heathrow and Gatwick starts from around £80, calculated using our standard per-mile and per-minute saloon rate for the 45-mile M25 route. Estate, executive, MPV, 8-seater and executive minivan options are available for larger groups or extra luggage, each with its own fixed rate confirmed at the time of booking. Use our instant online quote form for an exact price for your travel date, vehicle choice and any additional stops.
Vehicle Options for Your Heathrow to Gatwick Transfer
Whichever vehicle suits your group size and luggage, every Heathrow to Gatwick taxi comes with a professional, licensed driver and the same fixed-fare guarantee.
Saloon
Ideal for up to 4 passengers with standard luggage – our most popular choice for this route.
Estate
The same 4-passenger capacity as a saloon with extra boot space, useful for golf clubs, extra suitcases or bulkier items.
Executive
A premium saloon for up to 3 passengers who want extra comfort and a higher-specification vehicle for the M25 crossing.
MPV
Seats up to 6 passengers with generous luggage space – a popular choice for families connecting between the two airports.
8 Seater
For larger groups travelling together between Heathrow and Gatwick, keeping everyone in one vehicle for the full journey.
How Booking Works
Enter your Heathrow terminal and Gatwick terminal (or vice versa), your travel date and time, and your passenger and luggage numbers into our online quote form. You’ll see your fixed price instantly and can confirm your Heathrow to Gatwick taxi booking in a few minutes, with a confirmation email sent straight away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick take?
Around 55-75 minutes via the M25, depending on traffic and time of day.
How much does a Heathrow to Gatwick taxi cost?
A standard saloon starts from around £80. Use our instant quote form for an exact fixed price for your date, vehicle and any extra stops.
Do you track my flight if I’m connecting through Heathrow?
Yes. We monitor your inbound flight and adjust your Gatwick-bound pickup time automatically if it lands early or late.
Can I book a Heathrow to Gatwick taxi for a large group?
Yes, MPV and 8-seater vehicles are available for larger groups travelling together between the two airports.
Is the fare fixed even if the M25 is busy?
Yes. Your fare is agreed and confirmed at the time of booking and does not change if your journey takes longer due to traffic.
Can I book a one-way Heathrow to Gatwick transfer?
Yes, one-way and return transfers are both available, each quoted at a fixed fare.
Book Your Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi
Get an instant, fixed-price quote for your Heathrow to Gatwick taxi transfer today – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with professional drivers and flight-monitored pickups.
Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi vs Public Transport
There is no direct train between Heathrow and Gatwick. The standard public transport option involves either the Heathrow Express or Piccadilly line into central London, followed by the Gatwick Express or Southern rail service out to Gatwick – typically two changes, two separate tickets, and around 90 minutes to 2 hours door to door once you include walking between platforms and waiting for connections. With luggage, prams or young children, that adds real friction to what should be a straightforward airport-to-airport transfer.
A direct Heathrow to Gatwick taxi covers the same journey in around 55-75 minutes, door to door, with a single fixed fare covering everyone in the vehicle rather than a per-person train ticket. For most travellers connecting between the two airports, especially those on a tight schedule, a direct taxi is both faster and less stressful.
Business and Connecting Flight Transfers
We regularly handle Heathrow to Gatwick transfers for passengers connecting onto a different airline that only operates from the other airport, as well as business travellers moving between meetings near each airport. Our drivers are used to tight connection windows and will confirm your pickup based on your actual flight landing time, not just your scheduled arrival, so you’re not left waiting or rushing.
Terminal-to-Terminal Coverage
We collect and drop off at every terminal at both airports – Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, and Gatwick’s North and South Terminals. Simply confirm your specific terminal when booking and your driver will meet you at the correct pickup point, whether that’s inside Arrivals with a meet and greet service or at a designated kerbside point.
Luggage and Group Travel
Golf clubs, ski equipment, extra suitcases or pushchairs are all easily accommodated – just let us know your luggage requirements when booking so we can recommend the right vehicle. For larger families or groups travelling together between Heathrow and Gatwick, our MPV and 8-seater options keep everyone and their luggage in one vehicle rather than splitting across multiple cars or train carriages.
Why Book With Airports Taxi UK
We’ve been arranging airport transfers across London’s airports for years, and the Heathrow to Gatwick route is one of our most requested inter-airport journeys. Every driver is licensed and experienced with the M25 corridor between the two airports, our fares are fixed with no hidden extras, and our booking system gives you an instant confirmed price rather than an estimate.
Local Knowledge of the M25 Corridor
Our drivers cover the M25 between Heathrow and Gatwick regularly and know the route’s typical pinch points, including the sections around the M23 and M4 interchanges where traffic can build during peak hours. Where a faster alternative route is available on the day, your driver will take it – your fixed fare doesn’t change either way, so there’s never an incentive to take a longer route.
Booking in Advance
We recommend booking your Heathrow to Gatwick taxi as soon as your connecting flight or onward travel plans are confirmed. Booking ahead guarantees your vehicle and locks in your fixed fare, and gives you one less thing to think about on travel day. Last-minute and same-day bookings are also accepted, subject to vehicle availability.