Minicab from East Grinstead 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.
East Grinstead, West Sussex is about 11 miles from Gatwick Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A264 and M23, and the drive takes about 20 minutes when the roads are clear.
That is the clear-road figure. Peak-hour traffic, roadworks and closures can add a lot to it, so leave a margin before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in East Grinstead (RH19) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
East Grinstead to Gatwick: the journey
- From
- East Grinstead, West Sussex
- Pickup postcode area
- RH19
- To
- Gatwick Airport
- Road distance
- 11 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 20 minutes
- Main roads
- A264, M23
- Nearest National Rail station
- East Grinstead (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 East Grinstead 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.
East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from East Grinstead to Gatwick take?
About 20 minutes in clear traffic for the 11-mile drive, mostly on the A264 and M23. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from East Grinstead to Gatwick?
Our estimated fare is £55 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 East Grinstead?
East Grinstead station is the nearest National Rail station, about 0.4 miles from the centre of East Grinstead. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Gatwick Airport and any changes on the way.