Minicab from Eastbourne 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.
Eastbourne, East Sussex is about 46 miles from Gatwick Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A2270, A27 and A23, 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 Eastbourne (BN21) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Eastbourne to Gatwick: the journey
- From
- Eastbourne, East Sussex
- Pickup postcode area
- BN21
- To
- Gatwick Airport
- Road distance
- 46 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 1 hour 5 minutes
- Main roads
- A2270, A27, A23
- Nearest National Rail station
- Eastbourne (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 Eastbourne 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.
Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Eastbourne to Gatwick take?
About 1 hour 5 minutes in clear traffic for the 46-mile drive, mostly on the A2270, A27 and A23. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Eastbourne to Gatwick?
Our estimated fare is £82 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 Eastbourne?
Eastbourne station is the nearest National Rail station, a short walk from the centre of Eastbourne. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Gatwick Airport and any changes on the way.