Gatwick Airport transfer guide
Gatwick Airport is around 28 miles south of central London, near Crawley in West Sussex, and is split into North and South Terminals linked by a free shuttle that takes about two minutes. A pre-booked private hire journey is especially useful here given the distance from London and the two-terminal layout. When arranging the journey, the most useful details are your exact pickup point, destination, date, time, passenger count and luggage needs. Giving those details clearly helps the booking process and reduces uncertainty on the day.
What to plan before travelling
- Confirm the exact pickup and destination.
- Allow sensible time for traffic, baggage and meeting points.
- Check passenger and luggage needs before selecting a vehicle.
- Use the related airport and station pages to plan onward travel.
Getting to and from Gatwick
The Gatwick Express reaches London Victoria in around 30 minutes from South Terminal, where the airport's railway station is located. By road via the M23, journey times into central London typically run 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Since most transport links (including the train station) sit under South Terminal, it's worth confirming whether your flight uses North or South Terminal when you book, so your driver knows exactly where to meet you.
Airport, station and hotel connections
UK journeys often involve more than one transport point. You may travel from an airport to a city centre, from a railway station to a hotel, or between towns and airports. The related pages on this site help you move between these journey stages.
Booking guidance
Use the online booking form for the exact route and available vehicle choices. If the journey involves multiple stops, unusual luggage, accessibility requirements or a tight connection, contact the team before travel so the requirements can be discussed.