Taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick
The Heathrow-to-Gatwick transfer is the classic airport-to-airport connection, looping anticlockwise around the southern M25 for about 45 miles between London’s two biggest hubs. Travellers with a self-connection between flights lean on it heavily, because a single door-to-door taxi is far simpler than dragging luggage through trains or coaches.
The catch is the M25 itself, which can be heavily congested and turn a straightforward drive into a slow crawl. For a tight connection, allowing generous time and comparing an estimate in advance is essential.
Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport taxi FAQs
How long does the Heathrow to Gatwick taxi take?
Typically 60–90 minutes for the roughly 45-mile M25 loop, but the M25 is prone to delays. For a flight connection, allow much more time than the best-case figure.
Is a taxi better than the coach between Heathrow and Gatwick?
For a tight or late connection with luggage, a door-to-door taxi is more flexible and direct. Coaches are cheaper but less frequent and slower. Compare the estimate for your timing.
Should I give both terminals when booking?
Yes — note your Heathrow terminal and your Gatwick terminal (North or South) so we picks up and drops off in the right places.
Related guides
- Fixed Price Airport Transfers ExplainedWhat a fixed-price airport transfer actually includes, which journeys qualify, and why an airport pickup costs more than the same run in reverse.
- Gatwick Airport Taxi Guide: Terminals, Ranks & Fixed-Price TransfersHow Gatwick taxis work — North vs South terminal pickups, meter vs fixed quote, and the most-searched routes to London, Brighton and the coast.
- Heathrow Airport Taxi Guide: Terminals, Pickups & FaresHow Heathrow taxis work — where to get one at each terminal, meet-and-greet vs ranks, fixed price vs meter, and tips for delayed flights.