West Sussex · RH19 · LGW
East Grinstead to Gatwick.
11.7 miles from East Grinstead to North and South terminals — about 23 min off-peak, up to 40 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £58, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 11.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 23 min
- Rush hour
- up to 40 min
- Saloon
- £58
- Back home
- £57
Instant fixed price
East Grinstead, West SussexGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£58 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£65 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£108 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£72 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£83 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£139 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 East Grinstead.
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 | 03:22 | 02:22 |
| 08:30 | 05:52 | 04:52 |
| 11:00 | 08:05 • | 07:05 • |
| 14:00 | 11:22 | 10:22 |
| 17:30 | 14:52 | 13:52 |
| 20:30 | 17:35 • | 16:35 • |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 21 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 East Grinstead around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 08:50 • |
| 12:00 | 13:06 |
| 17:00 | 18:20 • |
| 22:30 | 23:36 |
Pickup in East Grinstead
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in East Grinstead
Door to door from any home or office in RH19 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- East Grinstead (Bluebell)0.4 mi
- Dormans1.9 mi
- Kingscote2.3 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- TravelodgeRH19 3DJ
- Cranston HouseRH19 3HW
- Gothic HouseRH19 3DD
- The Dorset ArmsRH19 3DE
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 East Grinstead.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick (this page) | 11.7 mi | 23 min | £58 |
| Heathrow | 47.9 mi | 1 hr 3 min | £139 |
| London City | 43.9 mi | 1 hr 9 min | £132 |
| Luton | 79.0 mi | 1 hr 41 min | £200 |
| Stansted | 73.4 mi | 1 hr 46 min | £191 |
Good to know
East Grinstead to Gatwick
questions.
How far is East Grinstead from Gatwick Airport?
About 11.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 23 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 40 min. Gatwick is the closest London airport to East Grinstead by road.
How much is a taxi from East Grinstead to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £58 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £57 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 East Grinstead for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave East Grinstead by about 05:52; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:52. 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 East Grinstead?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including East Grinstead (Bluebell) and Dormans stations. The price is the same wherever in East Grinstead 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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