Both directions, one price
Kew to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £142 holds either way.
Kew to Gatwick · Attraction route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Kew Gardens and Gatwick Airport — 27 miles, typically 1h 10–1h 35, either direction. Arrivals are met with a name board and the flight tracked; departures are timed to your check-in.

Instant fixed price
Kew Gardens, RichmondGatwick Airport
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk. At Gatwick Airport, your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included.
Kew to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £142 holds either way.
Kew is a four-hour visit done honestly — book the return open-ended and message the driver from the Palm House when you begin to flag.
Entry slots, tours and closing times are built into the pickup plan — you see the sight, not your watch.
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk.
The fleet
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 | £142 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £162 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £260 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £181 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £206 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £311 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Kew 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 £142 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Your chauffeur repositions rather than parks — when you message, the car is already moving towards the agreed point.
Kew is a four-hour visit done honestly — book the return open-ended and message the driver from the Palm House when you begin to flag.
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk.
Most big sights now run timed tickets. We build the drop-off around your slot so the queue you join is for the door, not a taxi rank half a mile away.
A Kew–Gatwick Airport transfer lives or dies on the two meeting points and the fixed price. Kew is a four-hour visit done honestly — book the return open-ended and message the driver from the Palm House when you begin to flag. Inbound, the flight is tracked and the Kew pickup moves to your real arrival; the fare from £142 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
From £142 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk.
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
The 27-mile run is typically 1h 10–1h 35, depending on traffic and the event calendar. Your driver plans around both.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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