Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is about 27 miles from Blackheath, through Lewisham, Catford and Croydon. A fixed £138 saloon each way, usually 60–95 minutes.
A taxi from Blackheath to Gatwick Airport is £138 in a saloon, £153 in a 6-seat MPV and £163 in an 8-seater. It is about 27 miles and 60 min off-peak, or 95 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to Blackheath, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Blackheath → Gatwick | Gatwick → Blackheath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £138 | from £138 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £153 | from £153 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £163 | from £163 |
Per vehicle, not per person. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges, tolls and waiting after landing are inside the price, and it does not change on the day. Book both directions together and the return is 10% off.
The driver heads through Lewisham and Catford, across to Croydon and down the A23 and M23, without going into central London.
By rail it is Southeastern to London Bridge and then Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, then Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick, about 60–75 min. The catch is a change at London Bridge with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 60 min, or 95 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Blackheath (SE3) the route runs through Lewisham and Catford, across to Croydon and down the A23 and M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23 and A23 north, then Croydon, Catford and Lewisham back to Blackheath. That is about 27 miles: reckon 60 min off-peak and 95 min when Lewisham, Catford and Croydon is busy.
Your driver waits in the arrivals area of the North or South Terminal with a name board. Tell us your flight number and we set the right terminal.
Your driver meets you at the North or South Terminal and brings you back to SE3.
Lewisham, Catford and Croydon are the slow points. For weekday morning flights, allow the full 95 minutes.
Check-in guide for Gatwick Airport: two and a half to three hours for long-haul, two hours for Europe. Add 60 to 95 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Blackheath is a village around its station and Tranquil Vale, set beside the open heath and Greenwich Park, with Georgian terraces such as The Paragon, big Victorian houses towards Lee and Kidbrooke, and All Saints' Church on the heath.
Roads across the heath have limited stopping. For houses facing the heath, the driver will pull into your road or the nearest side street and call when outside.
We also cover nearby Greenwich, Lee, Kidbrooke, Lewisham, Charlton, Westcombe Park, Hither Green and Eltham.
Local tip: The train goes north to London Bridge before turning south. The car goes directly across south London.
£138 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £138 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Your airline's terminal, set from your flight number.
No. The fare is fixed at booking at any time.
About 27 miles by road: 60 minutes off-peak and up to 95 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £153 and an 8-seater is £163, each way. Both are fixed at booking.
Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.
No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.
Fares are fixed at booking and shown per vehicle. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and the exact pickup address. Page reviewed 28 September 2026.