Greater London · LGW
Catford to Gatwick.
27.7 miles from Catford to North and South terminals — about 56 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £96, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 27.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 56 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 25 min
- Saloon
- £96
- Back home
- £95
Instant fixed price
Catford, Greater LondonGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£96 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£108 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£174 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£122 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£138 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£207 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Catford.
Weekday guide for a flight from Gatwick: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:49 | 01:49 |
| 08:30 | 05:19 | 04:19 |
| 11:00 | 07:20 • | 06:20 • |
| 14:00 | 10:49 | 09:49 |
| 17:30 | 14:19 | 13:19 |
| 20:30 | 16:50 • | 15:50 • |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 55 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Catford around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:35 • |
| 12:00 | 13:40 |
| 17:00 | 19:05 • |
| 22:30 | 00:10 |
Pickup in Catford
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Catford
Door to door from any home or office. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Catford Bridge0.2 mi
- Catford0.3 mi
- Ladywell0.7 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Travelodge London LewishamSE13 6LY
- Via LewishamSE13 5SZ
- Premier Inn London LewishamSE13 5AF
- Miriam Lodge1.8 mi
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.
Compare
Every London airport from Catford.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 9.5 mi | 24 min | £55 |
| Gatwick (this page) | 27.7 mi | 56 min | £96 |
| Heathrow | 26.0 mi | 1 hr 5 min | £91 |
| Stansted | 43.9 mi | 1 hr 18 min | £133 |
| Luton | 57.2 mi | 1 hr 25 min | £161 |
Good to know
Catford to Gatwick
questions.
How far is Catford from Gatwick Airport?
About 27.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 56 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 25 min. London City is closer to Catford (24 min), but Gatwick is 56 min away.
How much is a taxi from Catford to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £96 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £95 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 Catford for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Catford by about 05:19; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:19. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
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 Catford?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Catford Bridge and Catford stations. The price is the same wherever in Catford you start.
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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