Guildford to Gatwick Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Guildford and Gatwick? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 40 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 34 miles (54 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 40 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The A25 and M25, or the A246 and A24, to Gatwick.
About Guildford
We collect from Guildford town centre, the University of Surrey and the villages of the Surrey Hills. The journey is short, which makes it easy to fit around early flights.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £74
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £104
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £126
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £200
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £222
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Pickup from your door
Most travellers from Guildford choose a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the 40-minute drive to Gatwick, that gives around 2 hours 15 minutes before your flight. Your driver collects you at the door at the time you pick; child seats are free if you add them to the booking. Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train that takes about two minutes. Check which one your airline uses when you book, so you are dropped at the right door.
Arriving back
On the way home from Gatwick to Guildford, the driver follows your flight's real landing time and meets you at the arrivals meeting point of the North or South Terminal. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing, and airport parking is included. Selecting "Return" when you book covers both legs and takes a discount off the return.
More information
See our Gatwick transfers page and the Gatwick pickup guide. Related route: Gatwick to Crawley – Reliable Transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Guildford to Gatwick?
About 34 miles (54 km).
How long does the journey take?
Around 40 minutes when the roads are clear. Rush hour and holiday weekends add time.
How much is a taxi from Guildford to Gatwick?
From about £74 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £126 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
Allow 3 hours for short-haul and an extra hour for long-haul flights from Gatwick.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
