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Between the St Martins Lane lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
St Martins Lane to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between St Martins Lane and Gatwick Airport — 28 miles, typically 1h 10–1h 40, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
St Martins Lane, 45 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4HXGatwick Airport
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
Travelling to St Martins Lane, 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: st Martin’s Lane pauses cars outside the hotel’s yellow-lit doors; on opera nights the driver holds on New Row until you appear.
Between the St Martins Lane lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Our drivers know the Covent Garden approach and the Gatwick Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
A named chauffeur with your board at Gatwick Airport, and a car at the door at St Martins Lane — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The fleet
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 | £103 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £117 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £195 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £131 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £150 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £229 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St Martins Lane to Gatwick Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 10–1h 40 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 1h 10–1h 40 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 10–1h 40 | Fixed from £103 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
St Martin’s Lane pauses cars outside the hotel’s yellow-lit doors; on opera nights the driver holds on New Row until you appear.
The nearest station to St Martins Lane is Covent Garden and Charing Cross — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
The 28-mile run typically takes 1h 10–1h 40. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
The English National Opera is next door — curtain-plus-fifteen is the pickup that works, and we track overruns on the night.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £103 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
St Martin’s Lane pauses cars outside the hotel’s yellow-lit doors; on opera nights the driver holds on New Row until you appear.
The drive is typically 1h 10–1h 40. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“He picked us up on time and was so helpful with all our luggage… He took us all over the countryside to the most amazing small villages. A 5-star experience from top to bottom!”
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