Gatwick to Croydon Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Gatwick and Croydon? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 35 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 19 miles (30 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 35 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The A23 north from Gatwick through Coulsdon to Croydon.
About Croydon
We drop off in Croydon town centre, at East Croydon station and in the south London suburbs. The A23 is direct but busy at peak hours.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £62
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £83
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £98
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £164
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £182
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Meeting your driver
Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train. We check which one your flight uses, and the driver waits in its arrivals hall with a sign showing your name. We track your flight, so the pickup moves with any delay, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free. Meet and greet in the terminal and airport parking are included in the price. Child seats are free on request.
Going the other way
For the journey from Croydon back to Gatwick, the driver collects you from your door at the time you choose. Choosing “Return” on the booking form books both journeys in one payment, with a discount on the return leg.
More information
See our Gatwick transfers page and the Gatwick pickup guide. Related route: Taxi from Bromley to Gatwick Airport – Reliable Transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Gatwick to Croydon?
About 19 miles (30 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 35 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Croydon?
From about £62 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £90 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track it; the driver adjusts, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
