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Connecting between Heathrow and Gatwick? There's no direct train, so the choice is really
between a coach, a multi-leg rail journey, or a direct taxi. Here's how they compare — and when each one
makes sense.
The options at a glance
Direct taxi/minibus — ~40 miles via the M25, roughly 60–90 minutes door to door, no changes
Coach — direct but timetabled, with luggage handling and fixed departure times
Train — no direct line; you change in central London, which is slow with bags
When a direct transfer wins
If you're connecting between flights, travelling as a group, carrying luggage, or
working to a tight window, a direct fixed-fare transfer is the simplest option — one vehicle, no changes,
and a price agreed in advance. It matters most when a missed coach or delayed train could mean a missed
flight. For groups, an 8-seater or
minibus keeps everyone together.
Destination
Vehicle
From*
Heathrow → Gatwick
Saloon (1–4)
£90
Heathrow → Gatwick
8 Seater (1–7)
£143
*Indicative fares from the real rate card — confirmed at booking.
When the coach is fine
Travelling solo, light, with plenty of time between flights? The coach is a reasonable budget choice.
The value of a direct transfer rises with luggage, group size and how tight your connection is.
FAQs
How long does a taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick take?
Around 60–90 minutes for the ~40-mile drive, mostly via the M25, depending on traffic. Allow extra at peak times.
Is the train or a taxi better between Heathrow and Gatwick?
The train involves a transfer into central London and back out, which is slow with luggage. For a connecting flight, a group, or a tight timeline, a direct fixed-fare taxi is usually faster and less stressful.
Heathrow to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach (4) taxi: the journey at a glance
Fixed fare: quoted and agreed before you travel — no meter, no surge pricing.
Pick-up: any address in Heathrow, with flight tracking and an optional meet & greet at the airport.
Availability: 24/7 from Heathrow, every day; book online, by WhatsApp or by phone.
What a Rushxo fixed fare from Heathrow to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach (2026) includes
Rushxo journeys are operated by Get London Transfer Ltd, a TfL-licensed private hire operator (licence 11588), with DBS-checked drivers and insurance up to £10m. The fare covers the door-to-door journey for up to four passengers with luggage in a saloon; larger groups travel in an MPV or minibus at a fixed price agreed in advance. There is no meter running between Heathrow and Gatwick Taxi Vs Train, no surge pricing at busy times and no charge for the route the driver takes.
How to book a taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach (2026)
Request a quote online, by WhatsApp or by phone, confirm the pick-up time and address, and you receive the driver details before the journey. Pre-booking Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train is recommended for early-morning airport runs and event days; same-day bookings are accepted subject to availability, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach (2026)?
Rushxo quotes a fixed fare for Heathrow to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach (2026) before you book. The price confirmed at booking is the price you pay: no meter, no surge pricing, no hidden extras.
Can I book a return from Gatwick: to Heathrow?
Yes. Book the Gatwick Taxi Vs Train to Heathrow leg with your outward trip online, by WhatsApp or by phone, or add it later; each leg is a separate fixed fare.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Your driver tracks the flight and adjusts the pick-up time to the actual arrival, so you are not left waiting or charged for delays you cannot control. Meet and greet with a name board is available on request.
Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train: when to leave and what it costs per person
The Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train route is about 40 miles, which usually takes 1 h to 1 h 30 min door to door (quicker early morning and late evening, slower in rush hour). Use the table to choose a pickup time; your driver still checks live traffic before setting off.
Flight departs Gatwick Taxi Vs Train
Leave Heathrow by (UK & Europe, 2 h check-in)
Leave by (long-haul, 3 h)
06:00
02:45
01:45
09:00
05:45
04:45
13:00
09:15
08:15
17:00
13:30
12:30
21:00
17:15
16:15
Airlines usually advise arriving 2 hours before short-haul and 3 hours before long-haul flights; check your airline's own advice.
Splitting the fixed fare:
Saloon (up to 4): £90 fixed, which is £22.50 per person when full and £2.25 per mile
8-seater (up to 8): £143 fixed, which is £17.88 per person when full and £3.58 per mile
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Events, venues, airports & the wider network
Rushxo runs fixed-price transfers to events and venues, every major airport and cruise terminal, and towns and cities right across London and the South East. Your Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train fare, like every Rushxo journey, is fixed before you book.
Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train: how this direction works
Arriving into Heathrow: the flight is tracked before you land, the driver is in arrivals with a name board, and the fare to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train is already settled. A delayed bag or a long passport queue changes nothing.
Heading to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train for a flight: collected in Heathrow with time in hand, dropped at your terminal, and the price does not move if the motorway does.
Compared with an app booking through Uber, Bolt or FreeNow, the fare from Heathrow to Gatwick Taxi Vs Train is agreed before you travel rather than quoted when you need the car, so there is no surge pricing and no meter.
The small print, in one line: the free hour of waiting at Heathrow counts from actual touchdown; cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup; child seats are fitted free when you give ages at booking; an executive saloon or chauffeur-driven car can be chosen at booking; and Christmas and New Year supplements are shown in your quote before you book (seasonal fares).
