Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is Orpington's closest airport: about 27 miles by the M25 and M23. A fixed £91 saloon each way, usually 35–55 minutes.
A taxi from Orpington to Gatwick Airport is £91 in a saloon, £106 in a 6-seat MPV and £116 in an 8-seater. It is about 27 miles and 35 min off-peak, or 55 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to Orpington, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Orpington → Gatwick | Gatwick → Orpington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £91 | from £91 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £106 | from £106 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £116 | from £116 |
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 joins the M25 at junction 4 and follows it round to the M23 for Gatwick, a quick motorway run.
By rail it is Southeastern to London Bridge and then Thameslink or Southern back south to Gatwick.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, then Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick, about 80–95 min. The catch is going into London and back out. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 35 min, or 55 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Orpington (BR5 / BR6) the route runs onto the M25 at junction 4 and round to the M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23 and the M25 back to Orpington. That is about 27 miles: reckon 35 min off-peak and 55 min when the M25 around the M23 junction 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. You are usually home within the hour.
The M25 around the M23 junction is the only real slow point. For European flights, a pickup two and a half hours before departure is usually enough.
Check-in guide for Gatwick Airport: two and a half to three hours for long-haul, two hours for Europe. Add 35 to 55 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Orpington runs from its High Street, The Walnuts and Priory Gardens to Petts Wood, Chelsfield and Green Street Green, with the Princess Royal University Hospital at Farnborough to the west.
Orpington is close to junction 4 of the M25, so most airport runs start on the motorway within minutes. We also collect from the Princess Royal University Hospital.
We also cover nearby Petts Wood, Chelsfield, Green Street Green, Farnborough, St Mary Cray, Locksbottom, Crofton and Pratts Bottom.
Local tip: The train goes into London Bridge and back out. The car is usually twice as quick from Orpington.
£91 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £91 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 35 to 55 minutes over about 27 miles.
Your airline's terminal, set from your flight number.
About 27 miles by road: 35 minutes off-peak and up to 55 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £106 and an 8-seater is £116, 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.