Minicab from City of London 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.
the City of London is about 30 miles from Gatwick Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A3, A23 and M23, and the drive takes about 1 hour 5 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 City of London (EC2V) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
City of London to Gatwick: the journey
- From
- the City of London
- Pickup postcode area
- EC2V
- To
- Gatwick Airport
- Road distance
- 30 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 1 hour 5 minutes
- Main roads
- A3, A23, M23
- Nearest National Rail station
- London Cannon Street (0.2 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 City of London 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.
City of London to Gatwick Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from City of London to Gatwick take?
About 1 hour 5 minutes in clear traffic for the 30-mile drive, mostly on the A3, A23 and M23. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from City of London to Gatwick?
Our estimated fare is £98 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 City of London?
London Cannon Street station is the nearest National Rail station, a short walk from the centre of City of London. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Gatwick Airport and any changes on the way.