Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel and Gatwick Airport — 27 miles, typically 1h 10–1h 35, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromSt James’ Court
ToGatwick Airport
Distance27 miles
Journey1h 10–1h 35
Instant fixed price
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, 54 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AFGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£100 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£114 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£187 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£128 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£145 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£222 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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60 minFree wait on pickups
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How it works
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to St James’ Court, your driver meets you in arrivals at Gatwick Airport with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
Both directions, one price
St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £100 holds either way.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Westminster approach and the Gatwick Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Cars & capacity
St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport from £100.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £100 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £114 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £187 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £128 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £145 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £222 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at St James’ Court or a name-board meet at Gatwick Airport
- 60 minutes of complimentary wait on airport pickups
- Real-time flight tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Your booking,
step by step.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Compare the options
Getting to & from St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 10–1h 35 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 1h 10–1h 35 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 10–1h 35 | Fixed from £100 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Local knowledge
Good to know about St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to St James’ Court is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
At the hotel end
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Timing
The 27-mile run typically takes 1h 10–1h 35. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
Quick facts
St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport at a glance.
- Route
- St James’ Court ↔ Gatwick Airport
- Distance
- 27 miles
- Typical journey
- 1h 10–1h 35
- Saloon from
- £100
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Good to know
St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the car from St James’ Court to Gatwick Airport cost?
From £100 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Could the fare go up if the roads are bad?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
How do I find my chauffeur at Gatwick Airport?
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the St James’ Court end?
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 1h 10–1h 35. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Do you cover the journey back too?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“I use P5 Chauffeurs every time I fly into and out of London. I'm impressed by their reliability, punctuality, and all-around professionalism. P5 is always my first choice.”
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