Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is about 38 miles from Colindale, down the Edgware Road and across London to the M23. A fixed £107 saloon each way, usually 80–115 minutes.
A taxi from Colindale to Gatwick Airport is £107 in a saloon, £122 in a 6-seat MPV and £132 in an 8-seater. It is about 38 miles and 80 min off-peak, or 115 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to Colindale, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Colindale → Gatwick | Gatwick → Colindale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £107 | from £107 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £122 | from £122 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £132 | from £132 |
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.
By rail it is the Northern line to London Bridge and then Thameslink to Gatwick, a long ride right across London.
By car the driver heads down the Edgware Road, along Park Lane and over Vauxhall Bridge to the A23 and M23.
By public transport: Northern line to London Bridge, then Thameslink to Gatwick, about 80–95 min. The catch is a very long Tube ride and a change. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 80 min, or 115 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Colindale (NW9) the route runs down the Edgware Road, along Park Lane and over Vauxhall Bridge to the A23 and M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23 and A23 north, Vauxhall Bridge, Park Lane and the Edgware Road back to Colindale. That is about 38 miles: reckon 80 min off-peak and 115 min when the Edgware Road, Park Lane and Streatham 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 NW9.
The Edgware Road, Park Lane and Streatham are the slow points. Allow the full 115 minutes on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for Gatwick Airport: two and a half to three hours for long-haul, two hours for Europe. Add 80 to 115 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Colindale has been transformed by large new developments such as Colindale Gardens, Beaufort Park and Silk Park, alongside older streets around the Edgware Road and the RAF Museum. Many residents live in apartment blocks with a concierge.
Give us your building name and entrance, and the driver will meet you at the lobby or the nearest drop-off point.
We also cover nearby Hendon, Burnt Oak, Kingsbury, Mill Hill, West Hendon, The Hyde, Edgware and Queensbury.
Local tip: Luton is about a third of the drive of Gatwick from Colindale. If your airline flies from both, it is worth comparing.
£107 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £107 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 38 miles by road: 80 minutes off-peak and up to 115 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £122 and an 8-seater is £132, 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.