Leicestershire · DE74 · LGW

Castle Donington to Gatwick.

158.8 miles from Castle Donington to North and South terminals — about 2 hr 57 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 4 hr 5 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £306, agreed before you travel.

Distance
158.8 mi
Off-peak
2 hr 57 min
Traffic allowance
about 4 hr 5 min
Saloon
£306
Back home
£305

Instant fixed price

Castle Donington, LeicestershireGatwick Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £306 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £346 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £475 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £383 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £428 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £597 Book

Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.

Castle DoningtonGatwick Airport
158.8 miles · about 2 hr 57 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Castle Donington.

Planning examples for Gatwick, using assumed airport arrival allowances of 2 hours for short-haul or 3 hours for long-haul, the estimated drive and 15 additional minutes. Your airline may require earlier arrival. Times marked • use a traffic allowance; congestion can exceed it.

Flight departsShort-haul: example pickupLong-haul: example pickup
06:0000:4823:48 (night before)
08:3003:1802:18
11:0004:40 •03:40 •
14:0007:40 •06:40 •
17:3012:1811:18
20:3014:10 •13:10 •

Coming home

Landing at Gatwick.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 2 hr 56 min on the road (longer in the rush). Actual clearance and baggage times vary. Keep the team informed of delays and confirm your collection arrangement.

Flight landsHome in Castle Donington around
07:3012:20 •
12:0015:41
17:0021:50 •
22:3002:11 (next day)

Pickup in Castle Donington

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Castle Donington

Door to door from any home or office in DE74 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.

Stations

Stations in our directory

  • East Midlands Parkway3.6 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Castletown House B&BDE74 2PP
  • Donington CottageDE74 2PP
  • Leonardo Hotel East Midlands AirportDE74 2SH
  • Premier InnDE74 2TQ

Gatwick Airport

At the airport.

Flying out

Drop-off

You are set down at the departures drop-off of your terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.

Flying home

Meeting your driver

Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.

Good to know

North and South terminals

Gatwick is split between two terminals about a mile apart, linked by a free shuttle train. Your booking needs the right one.

Everything about Gatwick Airport transfers →

Planning your Gatwick pickup

Passenger collection is available in the Short Stay car parks. North and South are separate terminals: give the terminal shown for your flight when arranging collection.

For P5 meet-and-greet bookings, check your confirmation for the meeting point and contact details. Keep your phone available after landing, and contact the team if baggage, immigration or assistance takes longer than expected. Do not move to a different terminal or car park without agreeing it with your driver.

Official Gatwick collection information. Airport guidance checked 21 October 2026; check the airport website for changes before travel.

Passenger help · Changing airports between flights · Choose a vehicle for your passengers and luggage

Compare

Every London airport from Castle Donington.

Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Luton 93.8 mi1 hr 51 min£224
Heathrow 121.2 mi2 hr 16 min£257
Stansted 128.4 mi2 hr 37 min£274
London City 133.7 mi2 hr 39 min£267
Gatwick (this page) 158.8 mi2 hr 57 min£306

Good to know

Castle Donington to Gatwick
questions.

How far is Castle Donington from Gatwick Airport?

About 158.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 57 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 4 hr 5 min. Luton is closer to Castle Donington (1 hr 51 min), but Gatwick is 2 hr 57 min away.

How much is a taxi from Castle Donington to Gatwick?

A fixed-price Saloon is £306 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £305 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.

What time should I leave Castle Donington for a morning flight from Gatwick?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Castle Donington by about 03:18; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:18. These are planning examples, not latest safe departure times. Follow your airline’s check-in advice and allow extra time for disruption.

Where will my driver meet me at Gatwick?

Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.

Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Castle Donington?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including East Midlands Parkway station. Give us the exact address and entrance so your quote reflects the actual journey.

Is it cheaper to book a return?

Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.

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