Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is about 33 miles from Sidcup by the A20 and the M25. A fixed £114 saloon each way, usually 40–65 minutes.
A taxi from Sidcup to Gatwick Airport is £114 in a saloon, £129 in a 6-seat MPV and £139 in an 8-seater. It is about 33 miles and 40 min off-peak, or 65 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to Sidcup, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Sidcup → Gatwick | Gatwick → Sidcup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £114 | from £114 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £129 | from £129 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £139 | from £139 |
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 from the A20 and follows it round to the M23 for Gatwick, almost all motorway.
By rail it is Southeastern to London Bridge and then Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick, going into London first.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, then Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick, about 75–90 min. The catch is going into London and a change. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 40 min, or 65 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Sidcup (DA14 / DA15) the route runs out on the A20 to the M25 and round to the M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23, the M25 and the A20 back to Sidcup. That is about 33 miles: reckon 40 min off-peak and 65 min when the A20 and the M25 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 A20 and the M25 are the stretches to watch. For European flights, a pickup two and a half hours before departure is usually right.
Check-in guide for Gatwick Airport: two and a half to three hours for long-haul, two hours for Europe. Add 40 to 65 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Sidcup is a leafy suburb built around its High Street and station, with Queen Mary's Hospital, Lamorbey Park and Rose Bruford College, Footscray Meadows along the River Cray, and residential streets from Blackfen to Albany Park.
Sidcup sits right by the A20, so the M25 is only minutes away. We collect from homes, Queen Mary's Hospital and Rose Bruford College.
We also cover nearby Blackfen, Lamorbey, Foots Cray, Chislehurst, New Eltham, Albany Park, Welling and Bexley.
Local tip: The M25 makes Gatwick one of Sidcup's quickest airports by car, while the train means going into London Bridge and back out.
£114 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £114 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 40 to 65 minutes over about 33 miles.
Your airline's terminal, set from your flight number.
About 33 miles by road: 40 minutes off-peak and up to 65 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £129 and an 8-seater is £139, 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.