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.
The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Guardsman 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.
FromThe Guardsman
ToGatwick Airport
Distance27 miles
Journey1h 10–1h 35
Instant fixed price
The Guardsman, 1 Vandon Street, SW1H 0AHGatwick 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£186 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£127 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£221 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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How it works
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Guardsman, 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: vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Gatwick Airport, and a car at the door at The Guardsman — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Both directions, one price
The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £100 holds either way.
Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Cars & capacity
The Guardsman 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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| 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 | £186 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £127 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £145 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £221 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Guardsman 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
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 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 The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Guardsman 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 | No name board at Gatwick Airport; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 10–1h 35 | Fixed from £100 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Local knowledge
Good to know about The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport.
At the hotel end
Vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Guardsman is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
Local knowledge
St James’s Park station is a minute away, but this hotel’s guests didn’t choose it to carry cases on the Circle line — the fixed airport fare completes the thought.
Quick facts
The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Guardsman ↔ 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
The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from The Guardsman to Gatwick Airport?
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 The Guardsman end?
Vandon Street is a pocket-sized side turning — your chauffeur waits at the door on a street with almost no other traffic at all.
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.
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