Every charge inside
Tolls, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ are all in the quoted fare.
Buckingham Palace to Gatwick · Palace & castle route
Buckingham Palace to Gatwick
chauffeur.
The Buckingham Palace–Gatwick run, 27 miles and about 1h 10–1h 35, priced before you travel. At the visitor entrance at Buckingham Palace; met in person at Gatwick Airport with the flight tracked.
FromBuckingham Palace
ToGatwick Airport
Distance27 miles
Journey1h 10–1h 35
Instant fixed price
Buckingham Palace, WestminsterGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£100 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£114 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£187 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£127 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£145 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£221 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Vehicles cannot stop on the palace forecourt itself; your chauffeur sets down on Buckingham Gate or Grosvenor Place, two minutes’ level walk from the visitor entrance. At Gatwick Airport, your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included.
Both directions, one price
Buckingham Palace to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £100 holds either way.
Flight tracked
Inbound journeys are tracked in real time; the Buckingham Palace pickup moves with your actual arrival at no extra cost.
Venue craft included
State Room tickets are timed — we plan the drop-off twenty minutes ahead of your slot, which is enough for security without standing about.
The fleet
Buckingham Palace to Gatwick from £100.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £100 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £114 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £187 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £127 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £145 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £221 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Set-down and pickup at Buckingham Palace matched to the venue’s access rules
- A name-board meet in arrivals at Gatwick Airport, 60 minutes’ wait included
- Real-time flight tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ inside the fare
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Your booking,
step by step.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
Getting to & from Buckingham Palace to Gatwick.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Buckingham Palace to Gatwick.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 1h 10–1h 35 | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; the meter climbs in event traffic |
| Rideshare app | 1h 10–1h 35 | Surge pricing | No name board; cancellations at the worst moment |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Fine unladen; a trial on a busy day |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 10–1h 35 | Fixed from £100 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Good to know about Buckingham Palace to Gatwick.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
Combining visits
Palaces pair naturally with the towns around them — many clients add lunch or a second sight and keep the car across the day.
Worth knowing
State Room tickets are timed — we plan the drop-off twenty minutes ahead of your slot, which is enough for security without standing about.
At the Buckingham Palace end
Vehicles cannot stop on the palace forecourt itself; your chauffeur sets down on Buckingham Gate or Grosvenor Place, two minutes’ level walk from the visitor entrance.
Getting between Buckingham Palace and Gatwick Airport
A Buckingham Palace–Gatwick Airport transfer lives or dies on the two meeting points and the fixed price. State Room tickets are timed — we plan the drop-off twenty minutes ahead of your slot, which is enough for security without standing about. Inbound, the flight is tracked and the Buckingham Palace pickup moves to your real arrival; the fare from £100 is agreed before you travel, either direction.
Reckon on 1h 10–1h 35 for the 27 miles, with 60 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll, plus the London charges where they apply, inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a 8-seat van, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
At a glance
Buckingham Palace to Gatwick at a glance.
- Route
- Buckingham Palace ↔ Gatwick Airport
- Distance
- 27 miles
- Typical journey
- 1h 10–1h 35
- Saloon from
- £100
- Venue type
- Palace & castle
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
Buckingham Palace to Gatwick
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from Buckingham Palace to Gatwick Airport?
From £100 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Where does the car pick up at Buckingham Palace?
Vehicles cannot stop on the palace forecourt itself; your chauffeur sets down on Buckingham Gate or Grosvenor Place, two minutes’ level walk from the visitor entrance.
Can you take a group?
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8, priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually beat separate app cars comfortably.
How long does the journey take?
The 27-mile run is typically 1h 10–1h 35, depending on traffic and the event calendar. Your driver plans around both.
Where will the driver be at Gatwick Airport?
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Can I book the return to Buckingham Palace?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
“He picked us up on time and was so helpful with all our luggage… He took us all over the countryside to the most amazing small villages. A 5-star experience from top to bottom!”
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