FAQ
Gatwick to Clapham — common questions
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Clapham?
A fixed-price saloon or estate starts from £150 from SW4 to either terminal, confirmed at booking. Split between four passengers that's around £15 each. No meter, no surge, no early-morning surcharge.
How long does it take?
Around 27 miles via the A23/M23 — typically 45–55 minutes pre-dawn and late evening, 60–90 minutes in weekday peaks. A 6am Saturday pickup is usually at the terminal within 45 minutes.
Do you do 5am and 6am pickups in Gatwick?
Yes — 24/7 at the same fixed price, no night surcharge. Pre-dawn holiday departures are the most common booking on this route, especially summer weekends.
Will 4 passengers with suitcases fit in one car?
Yes — an estate takes up to 4 passengers with 3–5 cases plus hand luggage, which suits a case each. If all four of you have a large case plus extras, the MPV 6-seater with its separate luggage compartment is the more comfortable choice — both fixed-price.
Do you drop at both Clapham terminals?
Yes — South (BA, Emirates, Vueling, Wizz Air) and North (easyJet and others). Give us the flight number and the driver is routed to the correct forecourt automatically; the free inter-terminal shuttle covers any late changes in minutes.
Is it better than the train from Gatwick Junction?
The direct Southern service is good in the daytime — but early-morning services are sparse, weekend engineering works are common, and you still have to get 4 people and cases to the station first. Four rail fares often approach the fixed taxi price, without the door-to-terminal convenience.
Can you pick us up at Clapham when we fly back?
Yes — book the return leg together and your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, flight tracked, with 60 minutes free waiting from your actual landing time.
