Heathrow to Gatwick Transfers

The road distance between the two airports is approximately 37 miles via the M25 and M23. In normal traffic conditions the journey takes 45 to 60 minutes. During peak periods on weekday mornings and Friday evenings, the M25 between Junctions 7 and 14 and the M23 approaching Junction 9 are subject to regular congestion. We monitor live conditions throughout and adjust the route where possible. For flight connections, airlines recommend allowing at least three hours between landing at Heathrow and departing from Gatwick on a separate ticket. Four hours is a more realistic minimum if either flight is prone to delay.

No. There is no direct rail or train link between Heathrow and Gatwick. The rail route between the two airports requires a minimum of two changes through Central London: typically the Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line to Paddington, the Underground to Victoria, and then the Gatwick Express or Southern Rail to Gatwick. The full journey by rail takes around 90 minutes to two hours, not including platform transfers and wait times. For passengers with checked luggage or tight connection windows, a private transfer is the more practical option.

Yes. Heathrow’s private hire forecourt charge and Gatwick’s drop-off fee, currently £7 for the first 10 minutes at both the North and South Terminals, are both included in the fare confirmed at the time of booking. No additional charges are applied after the journey is complete.

Our system monitors your inbound Heathrow flight live. If your arrival is delayed, your driver’s schedule adjusts automatically and the transfer departs when you are actually ready to leave the terminal. We cannot control onward flight availability at Gatwick if the delay is severe, but your transfer will depart as soon as you are through baggage reclaim, giving you the best possible chance of reaching Gatwick in time. No waiting fees apply for delays outside your control.

Yes. The booking works in the same direction for Gatwick to Heathrow transfers. Enter your Gatwick terminal, your inbound flight number, and your Heathrow terminal. Your driver will be in the Gatwick arrivals hall with a name board before your bags clear the carousel, and the fare covers all access charges at both airports. The same fixed pricing and live flight tracking applies in both directions.