Skip to content
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Taxis to Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick (LGW) is near Crawley in West Sussex, south of London, with two terminals: North and South. It's a long way from Cheshire, but some flights and airlines only operate from Gatwick – and for families, groups or anyone with lots of luggage, a single comfortable car journey is often far easier than trains across London.

Cheshiree Taxis runs pre-booked Gatwick transfers from Crewe and across Cheshire, with a confirmed price before you travel and an experienced long-distance driver.

Cheshiree Taxis car for Gatwick Airport transfers
Gatwick Airport terminal

Why Take a Taxi to Gatwick?

By train, Gatwick from Cheshire usually means getting to Crewe or another mainline station, travelling into London and then changing again for the airport – with all your luggage. A pre-booked taxi takes you from your front door to the terminal in one go.

  • No changes across London: one vehicle, door to terminal.
  • Ideal for families and groups: one fare for the car, not per person.
  • Comfort breaks: just ask your driver to stop on the way.
  • Room for luggage: MPVs and 8-seater minivans available.

Our drivers plan the route around traffic on the day, usually via the M6 and M40 or M1 and then the M25, and allow extra time for the journey.

Where We Collect for Gatwick

We run Gatwick transfers from across Cheshire and the surrounding area, including:

Don't see your area? Enter your address in the booking form for a price.

How Your Gatwick Transfer Works

Departures

Tell us whether you're flying from the North or South Terminal. Because it's a long journey, we'll agree a pickup time that leaves a generous margin for traffic before check-in closes.

Arrivals

Give us your flight number when you book. We track your flight, so your pickup time adjusts if you land early or late, and your driver meets you at the agreed point.

Meet and Greet

Choose meet-and-greet and your driver will wait in the arrivals area, ready to help with your bags.

Return Journeys

Book both directions together so your journey home is arranged before you fly.

Gatwick or a Closer Airport?

If your flight is available from a nearer airport, Manchester, Liverpool or Birmingham will be a much shorter trip. But when the route, airline or price you want is at Gatwick – or Heathrow – we'll get you there in comfort.

Gatwick Airport Taxi: Practical Tips

Planning a Long-Distance Transfer

  • Check North or South Terminal – airlines are split between the two. They're linked by a free shuttle train, but it's easiest to be dropped at the right one.
  • Leave a generous margin – it's a long drive from Cheshire, with the M6, M40 or M1 and the M25 all capable of delays. We'll agree a pickup time that leaves plenty of slack before check-in closes.
  • Overnight flights – for early-morning departures, many travellers leave Cheshire late the night before. We're happy to drive through the night.
  • Drop-off charges – Gatwick charges for using its terminal drop-off zones. Ask us how this is handled when you book.

Coming Home

  • Flight tracking – we monitor your arrival, so delays don't cost you extra stress.
  • Meet and greet – your driver waits in arrivals and helps with your bags after a long flight.
  • Rest on the way home – sit back, sleep if you like, and let us handle the motorway.

Choosing the Right Vehicle for Gatwick

VehiclePassengersLarge suitcasesBest for
Saloon (Skoda Superb or similar)42Couples travelling light
Executive saloon (Mercedes E-Class or similar)32Business trips and extra comfort on a long drive
MPV (VW Sharan or similar)44Families with holiday luggage
8-seater minivan (Mercedes Vito or similar)88Groups – often cheaper per person than the train

See our fleet page for more detail.

Is a Taxi from Cheshire to Gatwick Worth It?

For a solo traveller with a backpack, the train can be cheaper. But once you add a second or third passenger, heavy suitcases, an early flight or the hassle of crossing London, a single door-to-door journey often makes more sense. You're not tied to train times, there's no risk of missing a connection, and you arrive at the terminal without having carried your bags across stations. For families and groups, the cost of one MPV or 8-seater minivan split between everyone can compare well with advance train fares plus the Gatwick Express or Thameslink.

How to Book Your Gatwick Airport Taxi

Book Online

  • Use our online booking form any time.
  • Enter your pickup address, Gatwick Airport, date and time.
  • Choose your vehicle and see the price before confirming.
  • Receive your confirmation by email.

Book by Phone or WhatsApp

  • Call or message +447593695909.
  • Tell us your terminal and flight number.
  • Ask for meet-and-greet if you'd like to be met inside.
  • Need to change plans? Just get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

The fare depends on your pickup address, vehicle and time of travel. Use our online booking form for an instant upfront quote, or call us for a price. For groups, one car fare is often cheaper than several train tickets.

Gatwick has two terminals, North and South. Check your booking to see which one your airline uses and let us know when you book.

It's a long-distance trip and journey times vary with traffic, especially around London and the M25. We'll agree a pickup time with a generous margin when you book.

Yes. Just ask your driver if you'd like a comfort break at a services along the route.

Give us your flight number when you book. We track your flight and adjust the pickup time so your driver is there when you land.

Cash or card, including contactless. Let us know your preferred method when you book.

Flight booked? Sort the taxi now.

Get your price online in about a minute, or speak to our team any time of day.