Minicab from Brighton to Gatwick Airport
Estimate for a saloon, one way, in the daytime, based on the road distance. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
Brighton is about 27 miles from Gatwick Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A2010 and A23, and the drive takes about 40 minutes when the roads are clear.
Treat that time as the best case: rush hour, roadworks and closures can all add to it, so build in a buffer before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in Brighton (BN1) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Brighton to Gatwick: the journey
- From
- Brighton
- Pickup postcode area
- BN1
- To
- Gatwick Airport
- Road distance
- 27 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 40 minutes
- Main roads
- A2010, A23
- Nearest National Rail station
- Brighton (0.4 mi from the centre)
- Not sure which terminal? Which Gatwick terminal do I need?
- Airport drop-off charges are explained in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
Distance, time and roads: LocationIQ driving directions (OpenStreetMap data), from the centre of Brighton to the airport — the same routing our booking form uses. Place and postcode: Ordnance Survey Open Names and ONS postcode data. Station: DfT NaPTAN. Checked 18 October 2026.
Brighton to Gatwick Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Brighton to Gatwick take?
About 40 minutes in clear traffic for the 27-mile drive, mostly on the A2010 and A23. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Brighton to Gatwick?
Our estimated fare is £92 for a saloon, one way, in the daytime. A larger vehicle, a pickup between 22:00 and 06:00, or extra passengers and bags cost more. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
What is the nearest railway station to Brighton?
Brighton station is the nearest National Rail station, about 0.4 miles from the centre of Brighton. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Gatwick Airport and any changes on the way.