Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi: Fixed Fares from £92

Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Fares (Both Directions)

The fixed fare is £92 in a saloon, the same Heathrow to Gatwick and Gatwick to Heathrow. The fare you see at booking is the fare you pay. No meter, no surge, no surprises at the kerb.

The £92 fare includes both airport drop-off charges, flight tracking, and 45 minutes free wait time. Larger groups, business class, or extra luggage? Vehicle upgrades are quoted live in the booking tool. For other routes to and from Heathrow, see our full Heathrow taxi fare guide.

Gatwick to Heathrow reverse direction

The same £92 fare applies in reverse. Whether you're connecting onward from Heathrow after a Gatwick landing, or just need a fast inter-airport hop, the booking, fare and cover are identical to the outbound trip.

Heathrow to Gatwick Journey Time and Route

The drive from Heathrow to Gatwick is about 45 miles via the M25. Typical journey time is 60 to 75 minutes. Off-peak runs can be as quick as 45 to 50 minutes; weekday rush hour can add 15 to 30 minutes.

The route your driver takes

The standard route is M25 J14 (Heathrow) to M25 anticlockwise to J7 to M23 south to Gatwick. Both directions use the same corridor in reverse. Your driver checks live traffic and adjusts if there's a major closure on the M25.

If you have a connecting flight, allow at least 3 hours between your Heathrow landing and Gatwick departure. More on minimum connection times in the next section.

Note: easyJet consolidated all Gatwick operations to North Terminal from March 2026 (previously used both). Always check your boarding pass on the day.

Heathrow terminal guides

For the busiest Heathrow terminals, see our Heathrow Terminal 5 taxi guide (BA and Iberia hub) and Heathrow Terminal 2 transfers (Queen's Terminal, Star Alliance carriers).

Connecting Flights: How Much Time Do You Need?

Connecting between Heathrow and Gatwick is not like a single-airport transit. The two airports are 45 miles apart and run by different operators. Airlines don't through-check bags between them, so you collect your luggage at the first airport, transfer to the second, and check in again from scratch.

Minimum recommended buffer

This includes immigration and baggage reclaim, the 60 to 75 minute drive, and check-in plus security at the second airport.

Why connecting passengers choose a taxi

Missing the second flight is the worst-case scenario for a connecting passenger. Coaches and trains add platform changes, fixed timetables, and luggage handling at every stop. A pre-booked taxi is door-to-door in 60 to 75 minutes, no platform changes, no luggage drops, and your driver handles the M25. We compare all three options further down the page.

Choose Your Heathrow to Gatwick Vehicle

Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage. We size the car to your booking, so a solo traveller isn't paying for a minibus and a family of six isn't squeezed into a saloon.

Heathrow-Gatwick Return Trips and Waiting Time

Separate one-way bookings

If you're returning days later, book each leg separately. The fare is £92 each way. This pattern fits cruise pre and post-stays, weekend business trips, and family visits.

Same-day return with the driver waiting

For a same-day round-trip where the driver waits at one end, tell us the waiting time at booking. Common scenarios: a Gatwick meeting between Heathrow flights, or a Heathrow connecting transfer with a Gatwick return the same evening. We quote a fixed combined fare upfront.

Free wait time on arrivals

You get 45 minutes free wait from the moment your flight lands on any arrival booking. We track the flight, so a late landing doesn't start the clock until wheels touch down. Beyond 45 minutes, additional wait is charged at £20 per hour, pro rata.

What's Included in Your Heathrow-Gatwick Fare

The £92 you see at booking is the £92 you pay. No surprise charges at either airport kerb, no waiting-time bill for normal queues, no surcharges for early or late pickups.

What's in the £92

• £7 Heathrow forecourt drop-off charge
• £10 Gatwick forecourt drop-off charge (raised from £7 on 6 January 2026)
• Flight tracking on every arrival, at either airport
• 45 minutes free wait time from landing
• Free child and booster seats on request
• Card payment by Visa, Mastercard or Amex
• Email receipt sent straight after the trip

The £17 advantage

The £17 in airport drop-off charges that competitors add on top are inside our £92. Some operators quote a lower base fare before fees, then add the airport charges to the final invoice. The £92 covers everything, with nothing added later.

Heathrow to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach

Three honest options for getting between the two airports. The right one depends on your group size, your luggage, and your tolerance for changes.

Things the comparison table hides

The train route looks reasonable until you do it with bags. Heathrow Express to Paddington, then the Tube to Victoria (which means stairs, escalators and changes), then Gatwick Express to your terminal. That's two changes with checked-in luggage, often during rush hour.
The coach is direct, but luggage goes underneath, and there's only so much room for cases when the coach is busy.
The taxi is door-to-door. Your bags go in the boot once. No lifting, no platforms, no waiting for the next connection.

Which one is right for you?

Solo backpacker with light bags? The coach wins on cost. Travelling with a family, checked luggage, or a tight connection? The taxi wins on total cost and time. Once a saloon splits four ways at about £23 per head, the price gap closes too.