Dorset · BH23 · LGW
Christchurch to Gatwick.
115.9 miles from Christchurch to North and South terminals — about 2 hr 12 min off-peak, up to 3 hr 5 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £257, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 115.9 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 12 min
- Rush hour
- up to 3 hr 5 min
- Saloon
- £257
- Back home
- £256
Instant fixed price
Christchurch, DorsetGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£257 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£290 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£337 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£318 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£348 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£446 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 Christchurch.
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 | 01:33 | 00:33 |
| 08:30 | 04:03 | 03:03 |
| 11:00 | 06:33 | 05:33 |
| 14:00 | 08:40 • | 07:40 • |
| 17:30 | 13:03 | 12:03 |
| 20:30 | 15:10 • | 15:03 |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 2 hr 12 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 Christchurch around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 11:20 • |
| 12:00 | 14:57 |
| 17:00 | 20:50 • |
| 22:30 | 01:27 |
Pickup in Christchurch
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Christchurch
Door to door from any home or office in BH23 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Christchurch0.4 mi
- Pokesdown2.2 mi
- Hinton Admiral3.1 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Travelodge ChristchurchBH23 1QA
- Druid House0.1 mi
- The Kings Arms HotelBH23 1DT
- Captains Club Hotel0.4 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 Christchurch.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 92.3 mi | 1 hr 47 min | £219 |
| Gatwick (this page) | 115.9 mi | 2 hr 12 min | £257 |
| Luton | 123.4 mi | 2 hr 25 min | £264 |
| London City | 113.7 mi | 2 hr 46 min | £250 |
| Stansted | 152.1 mi | 3 hr 4 min | £300 |
Nearby
Other towns to Gatwick.
Good to know
Christchurch to Gatwick
questions.
How far is Christchurch from Gatwick Airport?
About 115.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 12 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 3 hr 5 min. Heathrow is closer to Christchurch (1 hr 47 min), but Gatwick is 2 hr 12 min away.
How much is a taxi from Christchurch to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £257 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £256 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 Christchurch for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Christchurch by about 04:03; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:03. 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 Christchurch?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Christchurch and Pokesdown stations. The price is the same wherever in Christchurch 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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