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Pair the Pavilion with lunch in the Lanes and the return run at dusk — Brighton by chauffeur is a day trip without a train timetable.
The Royal Pavilion to Gatwick · Attraction route
The The Royal Pavilion–Gatwick run, 27 miles and about 50 min–1h 10, priced before you travel. At the set-down point at The Royal Pavilion; met in person at Gatwick Airport with the flight tracked.

Instant fixed price
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, BrightonGatwick Airport
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
The Old Steine loop passes the Pavilion gates — set-down there, with the Lanes and the pier both a five-minute walk. At Gatwick Airport, your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included.
Pair the Pavilion with lunch in the Lanes and the return run at dusk — Brighton by chauffeur is a day trip without a train timetable.
Entry slots, tours and closing times are built into the pickup plan — you see the sight, not your watch.
The Royal Pavilion to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £110 holds either way.
Every road toll on the route is inside the quoted fare.
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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £110 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £124 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £147 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £136 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £149 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £192 |
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 The Royal Pavilion to Gatwick.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 50 min–1h 10 | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; the meter climbs in event traffic |
| Rideshare app | 50 min–1h 10 | 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 | 50 min–1h 10 | Fixed from £110 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
The Old Steine loop passes the Pavilion gates — set-down there, with the Lanes and the pier both a five-minute walk.
The 27-mile run typically takes 50 min–1h 10. Your driver watches live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
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 The Royal Pavilion–Gatwick Airport transfer lives or dies on the two meeting points and the fixed price. Pair the Pavilion with lunch in the Lanes and the return run at dusk — Brighton by chauffeur is a day trip without a train timetable. Inbound, the flight is tracked and the The Royal Pavilion pickup moves to your real arrival; the fare from £110 is agreed before you travel, either direction.
Reckon on 50 min–1h 10 for the 27 miles, with 60 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll 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
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £110 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
The Old Steine loop passes the Pavilion gates — set-down there, with the Lanes and the pier both a five-minute walk.
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
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.
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 50 min–1h 10, depending on traffic and the event calendar. Your driver plans around both.
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