Airport transfers · both directions
Gatwick is about 33 miles from Walthamstow, through the Blackwall Tunnel and down the A23. A fixed £157 saloon each way, usually 80–115 minutes.
A taxi from Walthamstow to Gatwick Airport is £157 in a saloon, £172 in a 6-seat MPV and £182 in an 8-seater. It is about 33 miles and 80 min off-peak, or 115 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Gatwick back to Walthamstow, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Walthamstow → Gatwick | Gatwick → Walthamstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £157 | from £157 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £172 | from £172 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £182 | from £182 |
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 heads down the A12 to the Blackwall Tunnel, then follows the South Circular and the A23 to the M23.
By rail the Victoria line runs direct from Walthamstow Central to Victoria, where the Gatwick Express leaves.
By public transport: Victoria line to Victoria, then the Gatwick Express, about 65–80 min. The catch is a busy change at Victoria with luggage. 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 Walthamstow (E17) the route runs down the A12 to the Blackwall Tunnel, then the South Circular and the A23 to the M23. Coming back from Gatwick the driver follows the M23 and A23, the South Circular and the Blackwall Tunnel back up the A12 to Walthamstow. That is about 33 miles: reckon 80 min off-peak and 115 min when the Blackwall Tunnel and the South Circular 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 through the tunnel to E17.
The Blackwall Tunnel and the South Circular are the slow points. For weekday morning flights, allow the full 115 minutes.
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.
Walthamstow runs from the long street market on the High Street and Walthamstow Central station to the old streets of Walthamstow Village, the William Morris Gallery in Lloyd Park, the Wetlands and the new flats along Blackhorse Lane.
The low-traffic streets around Walthamstow Village and the market limit where cars can go. Give us your exact address and the driver will plan the approach and call when outside.
We also cover nearby Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford, Highams Park, Wood Street, Blackhorse Road, Snaresbrook and Tottenham Hale.
Local tip: The Victoria line to the Gatwick Express is a good route for one traveller. For families with luggage, the car avoids a busy change at Victoria.
£157 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £157 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Your airline's terminal, set from your flight number.
Yes. Any tolls or charges on the route are included in the fixed fare.
About 33 miles by road: 80 minutes off-peak and up to 115 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £172 and an 8-seater is £182, 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.