Greater London · LGW

Northolt to Gatwick.

49.6 miles from Northolt to North and South terminals — about 1 hr 2 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 30 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £147, agreed before you travel.

Distance
49.6 mi
Off-peak
1 hr 2 min
Rush hour
up to 1 hr 30 min
Saloon
£147
Back home
£147

Instant fixed price

Northolt, Greater LondonGatwick Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £147 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £167 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £274 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £187 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £214 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £327 Book

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

NortholtGatwick Airport
49.6 miles · about 1 hr 2 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Northolt.

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 departsShort-haul: leave byLong-haul: leave by
06:0002:4301:43
08:3005:1304:13
11:0007:15 •06:43
14:0010:4309:15 •
17:3014:1313:13
20:3016:45 •15:45 •

Coming home

Landing at Gatwick.

About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 2 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 landsHome in Northolt around
07:3009:45 •
12:0013:47
17:0019:15 •
22:3000:17

Pickup in Northolt

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Northolt

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

  • Northolt0.1 mi
  • Northolt Park0.9 mi
  • Greenford1.1 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • TravelodgeUB5 4LU
  • Bridge Hotel1.3 mi
  • Ramada South Ruislip1.4 mi
  • Eurotraveller Premier Hotel @ HarrowHA2 0DW

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 →

Compare

Every London airport from Northolt.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Heathrow 8.7 mi18 min£54
Luton 37.9 mi51 min£112
London City 30.6 mi57 min£102
Gatwick (this page) 49.6 mi1 hr 2 min£147
Stansted 50.2 mi1 hr 27 min£147

Good to know

Northolt to Gatwick
questions.

How far is Northolt from Gatwick Airport?

About 49.6 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 2 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 30 min. Heathrow is closer to Northolt (18 min), but Gatwick is 1 hr 2 min away.

How much is a taxi from Northolt to Gatwick?

A fixed-price Saloon is £147 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £147 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 Northolt for a morning flight from Gatwick?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Northolt by about 05:13; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:13. 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 Northolt?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Northolt and Northolt Park stations. The price is the same wherever in Northolt 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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