Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is about 45 miles from Romford by the M25 and the Dartford Crossing. A fixed £141 saloon each way, usually 55–85 minutes.
A taxi from Romford to Gatwick Airport is £141 in a saloon, £156 in a 6-seat MPV and £166 in an 8-seater. It is about 45 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 85 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to Romford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Romford → Gatwick | Gatwick → Romford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £141 | from £141 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £156 | from £156 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £166 | from £166 |
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, crosses the Thames at Dartford and follows the motorway round to the M23 for Gatwick, avoiding London entirely.
By rail it is the Elizabeth line to Farringdon and then Thameslink to Gatwick.
By public transport: Elizabeth line to Farringdon, then Thameslink to Gatwick, about 95–110 min. The catch is a long ride and a change with luggage. 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 Romford (RM1 / RM7) the route runs onto the M25 and round it via the Dartford Crossing to the M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23, the M25 and the Dartford Crossing back to Romford. That is about 45 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 85 min when the Dartford Crossing 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 round the M25.
The Dartford Crossing is the main slow point, especially on Friday afternoons. Allow the full 85 minutes.
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.
Romford is Havering's main town, with its historic market place, The Liberty and The Brewery, South Street's bars and restaurants, Queen's Hospital to the west, and residential areas from Gidea Park and Collier Row to Harold Wood.
Romford sits close to the M25 and the A12, so the driver takes the quickest road for each airport. The ring road around the town centre is busy, so give us the exact address or building name.
We also cover nearby Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Hornchurch, Collier Row, Chadwell Heath, Upminster, Harold Hill and Squirrels Heath.
Local tip: The Dartford Crossing charge is included in the fixed fare.
£141 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £141 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. Tolls and crossing charges are included in the fixed fare.
Your airline's terminal, set from your flight number.
About 45 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 85 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £156 and an 8-seater is £166, 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.