Oxford to Gatwick Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
The journey from Oxford to Gatwick is about 84 miles. With a pre-booked car or van, there is no queue at a taxi rank, no meter and no changing trains with luggage – just a driver waiting at the agreed time and a fixed fare.
How far, and how long
The distance is about 84 miles (136 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 35 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The A34 and M40 to the M25, then around the south-west of London to Gatwick.
About Oxford
We collect from the colleges, hotels and the station in Oxford, from Headington, Summertown, Cowley and Botley, and from towns nearby such as Abingdon, Kidlington and Witney. Gatwick is further than Heathrow from Oxford, but many holiday flights leave only from Gatwick.
Car, coach or train?
The Airline coach runs from Oxford to Gatwick, and by train you change at Reading for the direct Reading–Gatwick service. Both work with light luggage. With a family, heavy bags or an early flight, a car from your door is easier, and the fare is per vehicle.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £187
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £263
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £320
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £508
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £565
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.
Pickup from your door
Most travellers from Oxford choose a pickup about 4 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 1 h 35 min to Gatwick, that gives around 2 hours 30 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 Oxford, 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: Taxi from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport – Fast & Reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Oxford to Gatwick?
About 84 miles (136 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 35 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Oxford to Gatwick?
From about £187 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £282 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
For a short-haul flight, 4 hours before departure (the drive of about 1 h 35 min plus time for check-in and security). Long-haul: one hour earlier.
Can you collect us from an Oxford college?
Yes. Give the college and the gate or porters’ lodge in the booking notes, and the driver stops at the nearest point the car can reach.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
