West Midlands · WS1 · LGW

Walsall to Gatwick.

159.3 miles from Walsall to North and South terminals — about 3 hr off-peak, up to 4 hr 10 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £305, agreed before you travel.

Distance
159.3 mi
Off-peak
3 hr
Rush hour
up to 4 hr 10 min
Saloon
£305
Back home
£307

Instant fixed price

Walsall, West MidlandsGatwick Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £305 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £345 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £434 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £380 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £420 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £560 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 Walsall.

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
06:0000:4523:45 (night before)
08:3003:1502:15
11:0005:4504:45
14:0007:35 •06:35 •
17:3012:1511:15
20:3015:1514:15

Coming home

Landing at Gatwick.

About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 2 hr 59 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 Walsall around
07:3012:25 •
12:0015:44
17:0021:55 •
22:3002:14

Pickup in Walsall

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Walsall

Door to door from any home or office in WS1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.

Stations

Rail stations nearby

  • Bescot Stadium1.5 mi
  • Darlaston1.7 mi
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.3 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Lyndon House HotelWS1 2HA
  • Premier InnWS2 8LR
  • TravelodgeWS2 8EQ
  • The Royal HotelWS1 2EL

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 Walsall.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Luton 97.9 mi1 hr 59 min£230
Heathrow 121.8 mi2 hr 20 min£260
Stansted 132.6 mi2 hr 44 min£280
London City 137.9 mi2 hr 47 min£278
Gatwick (this page) 159.3 mi3 hr£305

Good to know

Walsall to Gatwick
questions.

How far is Walsall from Gatwick Airport?

About 159.3 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 3 hr; at weekday rush hour allow up to 4 hr 10 min. Luton is closer to Walsall (1 hr 59 min), but Gatwick is 3 hr away.

How much is a taxi from Walsall to Gatwick?

A fixed-price Saloon is £305 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £307 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 Walsall for a morning flight from Gatwick?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Walsall by about 03:15; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:15. 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 Walsall?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Bescot Stadium and Darlaston stations. The price is the same wherever in Walsall 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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