Known both ends
Our drivers know the South Kensington approach and the Gatwick Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Ampersand Hotel and Gatwick Airport — 26 miles, typically 1h 05–1h 35, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromThe Ampersand
ToGatwick Airport
Distance26 miles
Journey1h 05–1h 35
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
60 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Ampersand, 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: harrington Road’s kerb sits directly at the hotel door, a rare South Kensington convenience — mornings load in under a minute.
Luggage handled
Between the The Ampersand lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Both directions, one price
The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £70 holds either way.
Choose your car
The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport from £70.
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £70 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £70 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £65 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £80 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £110 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Ampersand 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
- Free child and booster seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
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 sixteen-seat minibus, 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.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 05–1h 35 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 1h 05–1h 35 | 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 05–1h 35 | Fixed from £70 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Worth knowing
Good to know about The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport.
Timing
The 26-mile run typically takes 1h 05–1h 35. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Local knowledge
Museum-bound families based here barely need the car locally — spend it instead on the Windsor or Warner Bros. day out with the boot full of snacks.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Ampersand is Sloane Square (District, Circle) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
Details
The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Ampersand ↔ Gatwick Airport
- Distance
- 26 miles
- Typical journey
- 1h 05–1h 35
- Saloon from
- £70
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Common questions
The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
How much is a chauffeur from The Ampersand to Gatwick Airport?
From £70 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be 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.
And where does the car wait at The Ampersand?
Harrington Road’s kerb sits directly at the hotel door, a rare South Kensington convenience — mornings load in under a minute.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 1h 05–1h 35. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Can I book a return as well?
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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