Connecting between London’s two biggest airports? Yes, you can pre-book a taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick — and for a self-transfer between flights, a fixed-fare car is often the smartest option. This guide covers journey time, why it beats public transport for connections, and flight-tracked timing.
Key takeaways
- Yes — pre-bookable, both directions, 24/7.
- Journey: roughly 60–90 minutes, traffic depending.
- Direct — no changes, unlike coach or rail connections.
- Flight tracked — timed to your inbound landing.
- Fixed fare from around £95 (indicative saloon).
01 / YESPre-booking the transfer
A Heathrow–Gatwick transfer is easy to pre-book in either direction, 24/7. You give your inbound flight and onward departure, and a driver is scheduled to bridge the two — a direct, door-to-terminal run.
02 / TIMEJourney time & connections
The drive is typically 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Unlike a coach or rail connection with changes, a car is direct — important when you’re racing a check-in cut-off between flights.
03 / TRACKFlight-tracked timing
We track your inbound flight so the pickup matches your real landing, with free waiting — so a delayed arrival doesn’t leave you stranded between airports. The fixed fare (from around £95 indicative) is agreed up front.
04 / RUSHXOInter-airport with Rushxo
Rushxo runs Heathrow–Gatwick and all inter-airport transfers at fixed fares, flight-tracked, 24/7 — the reliable way to make an airport-to-airport connection.
FAQFrequently asked questions
Can you pre-book a taxi from Heathrow to Gatwick?
Yes — you can pre-book a fixed-fare car between Heathrow and Gatwick in either direction, 24/7. Give your inbound flight and onward departure and a driver is scheduled to bridge the two directly.
How long does Heathrow to Gatwick take by taxi?
Typically 60 to 90 minutes by road, depending on traffic. A direct car avoids the changes involved in coach or rail connections.
How much is a Heathrow to Gatwick taxi?
From around £95 for a standard saloon (indicative), as a fixed fare agreed before you travel with tolls included and no surge. Larger vehicles are quoted on booking.
Is a taxi better than the coach between airports?
For a tight connection, usually yes — a car is direct and door-to-terminal, whereas coaches and rail involve changes and fixed timetables that can be risky between flights.
What if my inbound flight is delayed?
We track your inbound flight and time the pickup to your real landing, with free waiting — so a delay doesn’t leave you stranded between the airports.
Does Rushxo do inter-airport transfers?
Yes — Heathrow–Gatwick and all inter-airport transfers at fixed fares, flight-tracked, 24/7.
Time Matters
Pre-book a Heathrow–Gatwick transfer
Fixed fares confirmed before you ride. Local licensed drivers, flight tracking, 24/7 human support — and no surge, ever.