Minicab from Orpington 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.
Orpington, Bromley is about 30 miles from Gatwick Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A224, M25 and M23, and the drive takes about 35 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 Orpington (BR6) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Orpington to Gatwick: the journey
- From
- Orpington, Bromley
- Pickup postcode area
- BR6
- To
- Gatwick Airport
- Road distance
- 30 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 35 minutes
- Main roads
- A224, M25, M23
- Nearest National Rail station
- Orpington (0.5 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 Orpington 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.
Orpington to Gatwick Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Orpington to Gatwick take?
About 35 minutes in clear traffic for the 30-mile drive, mostly on the A224, M25 and M23. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Orpington 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 Orpington?
Orpington station is the nearest National Rail station, about 0.5 miles from the centre of Orpington. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Gatwick Airport and any changes on the way.