The most common trips from Gatwick are into central London, down to Brighton on the coast, and to the Surrey and Sussex towns near the airport such as Crawley, Croydon, Horsham and Redhill. Central London is 28 to 45 miles away and takes 60 to 90 minutes by road. The table below gives road distances, driving times and indicative taxi fares. Prices checked August 2026.
Routes table
| Destination | Approx distance | Driving time | Indicative taxi fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London (Victoria / West End) | 28 to 45 mi | 60 to 90 min | £80 to £140 |
| Brighton | ~28 mi | ~45 min | £55 to £90 |
| Croydon | ~20 mi | 40 to 45 min | £45 to £60 |
| Horsham | ~13 mi | ~30 min | £35 to £55 |
| Reigate | ~10 mi | ~20 min | indicative, confirm on booking |
| Redhill | ~8 mi | 15 to 20 min | indicative, confirm on booking |
| Crawley | ~4 mi | ~15 min | indicative, confirm on booking |
| Guildford | ~25 mi | 50 to 60 min | indicative, confirm on booking |
| Heathrow Airport (LHR) | ~45 mi | 60 to 90 min | indicative, confirm on booking |
Distances and driving times are road estimates. Taxi fares are indicative from minicab comparison sites and are not fixed published prices, so confirm a live quote for your exact date. Where no range is shown, a specific fare was not confirmed.
Central London
Central London is the busiest route, 28 to 45 miles and 60 to 90 minutes by road. A pre-booked taxi is roughly £80 to £100 fixed, but for one or two people the train is usually faster and far cheaper: Thameslink from about £14.80 or the Gatwick Express in 30 minutes to Victoria. See the taxis page and the public transport page to compare.
Brighton
Brighton is about 28 miles south, roughly 45 minutes by road, with an indicative taxi fare of £55 to £90. There is also a direct rail option south from Gatwick, so a train can be the cheaper choice for a solo traveller, while a taxi suits a group with luggage heading straight to the seafront.
Crawley and the nearby Surrey and Sussex towns
Crawley is the closest town at about 4 miles, roughly 15 minutes, and other short hops include Redhill, Reigate and Horsham. Fares to these are indicative and best confirmed on booking because they are short trips where the exact price varies. For these local runs a pre-booked taxi is often the simplest door-to-door option.
Gatwick to Heathrow
Gatwick to Heathrow is about 45 miles and 60 to 90 minutes by road. The National Express coach links the two airports from about £14.90, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes, with around 58 services a day, which is usually cheaper than a taxi. See the public transport page for coach detail.
Routes FAQs
How far is Gatwick from central London? About 28 to 45 miles by road, taking 60 to 90 minutes to drive. The train is usually faster, 30 minutes on the Gatwick Express to Victoria.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Brighton? Indicatively £55 to £90 for the roughly 28-mile, 45-minute trip. Fares are estimates from comparison sites, so confirm a live quote when you book.
How do I get from Gatwick to Heathrow? The National Express coach runs between the two airports from about £14.90, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes, with around 58 services a day. A taxi is possible but costs more.
Are these taxi fares fixed prices? No. The fares shown are indicative estimates from minicab comparison sites, not published fixed prices. Confirm a live quote for your exact date and time.
More: Overview, Taxis, Public transport, Parking, Drop-off, FAQs.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Gatwick Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Gatwick Airport website before you travel.