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Heathrow ⇄ Gatwick

Heathrow ⇄ Gatwick Transfer — Private Car, Fixed Price, Both Ways

Changing airports? Your driver tracks your arriving flight, meets you inside arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to the right terminal. Fixed price per car. Enter your terminals for an instant quote.

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Heathrow ⇄ Gatwick

Changing airports without the stress

Heathrow and Gatwick are about 45 miles apart and there is no direct train between them. A private car takes you terminal to terminal, usually in 60 to 90 minutes along the M25, depending on the time of day.

Your driver tracks your arriving flight, so an early or late landing changes nothing. At Heathrow they wait inside the arrivals hall with your name on a board — at Pret A Manger in Terminals 4 and 5, or at WHSmith in Terminals 2 and 3. Coming from Gatwick, they meet you at Pret A Manger in arrivals at North or South Terminal. They drop you at the terminal you fly from next.

The price is fixed per car, not per passenger, and does not change if the M25 is slow. For two or more people with luggage, a car often costs little more than coach tickets for everyone — and it leaves when you land, not when the timetable says.

How much time to allow between flights

Allow for passport control and baggage at one airport, the drive, then check-in and security at the other. For most self-transfers we suggest at least 4 to 5 hours between landing and your next departure — more at peak times or if you have to collect and re-check bags. If your first flight is delayed and it affects your connection, call us and we will help.

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Heathrow to Gatwick: car, coach or train?

OptionTime and costGood for
Private carTerminal to terminal, usually 60–90 min. Leaves when you land. Price per car.Families and groups, luggage, tight or late connections
National Express coachThe only direct public service. Fastest journeys about 50 min, more in traffic. From about £13–20 per person, each way, on a timetable.Solo travellers with time to spare
Train through LondonNo direct train: usually about 2 hours with two changes, for example Heathrow Express to Paddington, the Tube to Victoria, then the Gatwick Express.Travelling very light, long layover

Coach and train details checked October 2026 — times and fares change, so check National Express and the rail operators before you travel.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Heathrow to Gatwick by car?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes via the M25, depending on traffic, the time of day and which terminals you travel between. It is about 45 miles.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick?
It depends on the terminals and the vehicle. Enter them in the booking form for an instant fixed price — per car, not per passenger, and it does not change with traffic.
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Gatwick?
Yes — National Express runs the only direct public service, from Heathrow Central Bus Station and Terminals 4 and 5 to Gatwick North and South. The fastest journeys take about 50 minutes, and fares start from about £13–20 per person each way. Check the timetable on the National Express website.
Is there a train from Heathrow to Gatwick?
There is no direct train. You travel into central London and change, usually twice, which takes about 2 hours and is hard work with luggage.
How much time do I need between flights at Heathrow and Gatwick?
We suggest at least 4 to 5 hours between landing at one airport and departing from the other, to allow for immigration, baggage, the drive and check-in.
What if my first flight is delayed?
We track your arriving flight and your driver adjusts automatically, with free waiting time from when you land. If the delay puts your connection at risk, call us and we will help.
Which Gatwick terminal do I need?
It is on your booking or boarding pass. North and South Terminal are linked by a free shuttle that takes about two minutes, and your driver drops you at the right one.
Do you also go from Gatwick to Heathrow?
Yes — the same fixed-price service in both directions, 24 hours a day, and between all London airports.

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