Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is about 30 miles from King's Cross, south through Holborn and down the A23 and M23. A fixed £143 saloon each way, usually 70–105 minutes.
A taxi from King's Cross to Gatwick Airport is £143 in a saloon, £158 in a 6-seat MPV and £168 in an 8-seater. It is about 30 miles and 70 min off-peak, or 105 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to King's Cross, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | King's Cross → Gatwick | Gatwick → King's Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £143 | from £143 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £158 | from £158 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £168 | from £168 |
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.
Thameslink runs direct from St Pancras International to Gatwick in about 45 minutes. For one person it is hard to beat, as long as you can manage your luggage on busy commuter trains.
By car the driver goes south through Bloomsbury and Holborn, over Blackfriars Bridge and down the A23 to the M23.
By public transport: Thameslink from St Pancras International direct to Gatwick, about 45–55 min. The catch is busy commuter trains with little luggage space. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 70 min, or 105 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of King's Cross (N1C / WC1) the route runs south through Bloomsbury and Holborn, over Blackfriars Bridge and down the A23 to the M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23 and A23 north, over the river and up through Holborn. That is about 30 miles: reckon 70 min off-peak and 105 min when Holborn, the river crossing 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. If you are catching a train north from King's Cross, tell us the departure time.
Central and south London traffic sets the time. On weekday mornings allow the full 105 minutes.
Check-in guide for Gatwick Airport: two and a half to three hours for long-haul, two hours for Europe. Add 70 to 105 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
King's Cross covers the two main line stations, St Pancras International with its Eurostar terminal, and the new district of offices, restaurants and flats around Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard. There are dozens of hotels on the Euston Road, Pentonville Road and the streets towards Bloomsbury.
We meet trains at King's Cross and St Pancras, including Eurostar arrivals, and collect from hotels, offices and apartments across N1C and WC1.
We also cover nearby St Pancras, Euston, Islington, Bloomsbury, Somers Town, Angel, Camden Town and Clerkenwell.
Local tip: Thameslink trains from St Pancras are often packed at rush hour. With several cases or a family, the car avoids standing in a busy carriage for 45 minutes.
£143 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £143 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes, Thameslink from St Pancras International. It is quick for one person travelling light.
Yes. Tell us the train time and we plan the pickup with a margin.
About 30 miles by road: 70 minutes off-peak and up to 105 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £158 and an 8-seater is £168, 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.