Northamptonshire · NN16 · LGW

Kettering to Gatwick.

124.6 miles from Kettering to North and South terminals — about 2 hr 26 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 3 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £267, agreed before you travel.

Distance
124.6 mi
Off-peak
2 hr 26 min
Traffic allowance
about 3 hr 25 min
Saloon
£267
Back home
£256

Instant fixed price

Kettering, NorthamptonshireGatwick Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £267 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £304 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £454 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £338 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £382 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £557 Book

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

KetteringGatwick Airport
124.6 miles · about 2 hr 26 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Kettering.

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
06:0001:1900:19
08:3003:4902:49
11:0005:20 •04:20 •
14:0008:20 •07:20 •
17:3012:4911:49
20:3014:50 •13:50 •

Coming home

Landing at Gatwick.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 2 hr 24 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 Kettering around
07:3011:35 •
12:0015:09
17:0021:05 •
22:3001:39 (next day)

Pickup in Kettering

Planning your collection.

Your address

Anywhere in Kettering

Door to door from any home or office in NN16 and around. Give us the address when you book; confirm where the vehicle can stop and discuss any assistance you need.

Stations

Stations in our directory

  • Kettering0.4 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Royal HotelNN16 0AJ
  • Naseby HotelNN16 0AN
  • Hawthorn Guest HouseNN15 7HS
  • Premier InnNN16 8FX

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 Kettering.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Luton 59.6 mi1 hr 20 min£169
Stansted 73.1 mi1 hr 39 min£195
Heathrow 87.0 mi1 hr 45 min£208
London City 97.1 mi1 hr 56 min£219
Gatwick (this page) 124.6 mi2 hr 26 min£267

Good to know

Kettering to Gatwick
questions.

How far is Kettering from Gatwick Airport?

About 124.6 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 26 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 3 hr 25 min. Luton has a shorter estimated drive from Kettering (1 hr 20 min), but Gatwick is 2 hr 26 min away.

How much is a taxi from Kettering to Gatwick?

A fixed-price Saloon is £267 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 Kettering for a morning flight from Gatwick?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Kettering by about 03:49; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:49. 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. Check your confirmation for the included waiting allowance and contact the team if baggage or assistance delays you.

Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Kettering?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Kettering 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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