West Midlands · B90 · LGW
Shirley to Gatwick.
137.9 miles from Shirley to North and South terminals — about 2 hr 36 min off-peak, up to 3 hr 40 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £280, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 137.9 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 36 min
- Rush hour
- up to 3 hr 40 min
- Saloon
- £280
- Back home
- £279
Instant fixed price
Shirley, West MidlandsGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£280 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£316 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£395 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£346 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£383 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£509 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 Shirley.
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 | 01:09 | 00:09 |
| 08:30 | 03:39 | 02:39 |
| 11:00 | 06:09 | 05:09 |
| 14:00 | 08:05 • | 07:05 • |
| 17:30 | 12:39 | 11:39 |
| 20:30 | 15:39 | 14:39 |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 2 hr 34 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 Shirley around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 11:50 • |
| 12:00 | 15:19 |
| 17:00 | 21:20 • |
| 22:30 | 01:49 |
Pickup in Shirley
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Shirley
Door to door from any home or office in B90 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Shirley0.9 mi
- Solihull1.7 mi
- Whitlocks End1.7 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Redwings LodgeB90 3AG
- Oaks HotelB90 2BB
- The Corner House HotelB28 9EY
- Premier Inn Birmingham South (Hall Green)B28 9ES
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 Shirley.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 94.3 mi | 1 hr 54 min | £224 |
| Heathrow | 100.4 mi | 1 hr 55 min | £232 |
| Gatwick (this page) | 137.9 mi | 2 hr 36 min | £280 |
| Stansted | 129.0 mi | 2 hr 39 min | £275 |
| London City | 134.2 mi | 2 hr 41 min | £275 |
Nearby
Other towns to Gatwick.
Good to know
Shirley to Gatwick
questions.
How far is Shirley from Gatwick Airport?
About 137.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 36 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 3 hr 40 min. Luton is closer to Shirley (1 hr 54 min), but Gatwick is 2 hr 36 min away.
How much is a taxi from Shirley to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £280 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £279 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 Shirley for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Shirley by about 03:39; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:39. 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 Shirley?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Shirley and Solihull stations. The price is the same wherever in Shirley 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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