Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is about 24 miles from Catford, through Beckenham and Croydon. A fixed £132 saloon each way, usually 55–85 minutes.
A taxi from Catford to Gatwick Airport is £132 in a saloon, £147 in a 6-seat MPV and £157 in an 8-seater. It is about 24 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 85 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to Catford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Catford → Gatwick | Gatwick → Catford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £132 | from £132 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £147 | from £147 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £157 | from £157 |
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 south through Bellingham and Beckenham to Croydon, then takes the A23 and the M23 to the airport.
By rail it is Southeastern from Catford Bridge to London Bridge and then Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, then Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick, about 65–80 min. The catch is going into town first and a change. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 55 min, or 85 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Catford (SE6) the route runs south through Bellingham and Beckenham to Croydon, then the A23 and M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23 and A23 north, then Croydon and Beckenham back to SE6. That is about 24 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 85 min when Croydon and the A23 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 SE6.
Croydon and the A23 are the slow points on weekday mornings. Allow the full 85 minutes before 09:30.
Check-in guide for Gatwick Airport: two and a half to three hours for long-haul, two hours for Europe. Add 55 to 85 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Catford is Lewisham's civic centre, with the Broadway Theatre, the Town Hall and the famous cat above the Broadway, Rushey Green, two railway stations, Ladywell Fields, and the streets of Bellingham, Hither Green and Downham around it.
The South Circular and the A21 meet in the centre of Catford, and the junction is often busy. Give us your exact address and the driver will choose the best approach.
We also cover nearby Rushey Green, Bellingham, Hither Green, Ladywell, Lee, Forest Hill, Crofton Park and Downham.
Local tip: The train goes into London Bridge before heading south. The car goes straight across south London.
£132 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £132 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 24 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 85 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £147 and an 8-seater is £157, 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.