Kent · TN17 · LGW

Cranbrook to Gatwick.

49.8 miles from Cranbrook to North and South terminals — about 1 hr 4 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 1 hr 35 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £157, agreed before you travel.

Distance
49.8 mi
Off-peak
1 hr 4 min
Traffic allowance
about 1 hr 35 min
Saloon
£157
Back home
£158

Instant fixed price

Cranbrook, KentGatwick Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £157 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £176 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £206 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £192 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £211 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £271 Book

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

CranbrookGatwick Airport
49.8 miles · about 1 hr 4 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Cranbrook.

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
06:0002:4101:41
08:3005:1104:11
11:0007:10 •06:10 •
14:0010:4109:10 •
17:3014:1113:11
20:3016:40 •15:40 •

Coming home

Landing at Gatwick.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 1 hr 5 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 Cranbrook around
07:3009:50 •
12:0013:50
17:0019:20 •
22:3000:20 (next day)

Pickup in Cranbrook

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Cranbrook

Door to door from any home or office in TN17 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.

Stations

Station collection

A nearby station is not listed in this directory. Enter the station name and collection entrance in your enquiry so we can confirm the journey.

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • The George HotelTN17 3HE
  • Sissinghurst Castle FarmhouseTN17 2AB

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 Cranbrook.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Gatwick (this page) 49.8 mi1 hr 4 min£157
London City 50.6 mi1 hr 15 min£148
Heathrow 73.7 mi1 hr 30 min£186
Stansted 80.1 mi1 hr 52 min£206
Luton 93.3 mi1 hr 57 min£218

Good to know

Cranbrook to Gatwick
questions.

How far is Cranbrook from Gatwick Airport?

About 49.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 4 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 1 hr 35 min. Gatwick is the closest of the five covered London airports to Cranbrook by road.

How much is a taxi from Cranbrook to Gatwick?

A fixed-price Saloon is £157 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £158 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 Cranbrook for a morning flight from Gatwick?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Cranbrook by about 05:11; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:11. 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 Cranbrook?

Yes — any address, station or hotel. 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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