Cambridge to Gatwick Airport taxi

Cambridge to Gatwick Airport Taxi from £192

Skip the change at King’s Cross and the slow crawl through London — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Cambridge to Gatwick transfers straight down the M11, round the M25 and onto the M23. Whether it’s a college conference, a family holiday, or a long-haul departure from the Biomedical Campus, our licensed drivers handle the whole journey door to door to Gatwick’s North and South terminals — with real-time flight tracking, meet & greet, and free waiting built into every fare.

98 miles
Cambridge to Gatwick
2 Hours, 15 Minutes
Door-to-door via M11
From £192
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year

Looking for a reliable Cambridge to Gatwick Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Cambridge — the university city on the M11, home to King’s College Chapel, Trinity and St John’s, punting on the River Cam along the Backs, and the Silicon Fen science cluster — with both Gatwick terminals on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the M11 south to the M25 and down the M23 wherever it’s quickest, so academics, families, researchers, and tourists reach the airport without train changes, luggage juggling, or airport parking.

Whether you’re leaving from Chesterton, catching an early flight from a college near the market square, setting off from Trumpington or the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, or heading home after landing at Gatwick, our highly-rated service looks after individuals, families, and groups alike — backed by hundreds of verified reviews.

Why Choose Our Cambridge to Gatwick Taxi Service

Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Cambridge and the wider East of England to every Gatwick terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.

Fixed Price £192

No hidden charges

Direct M11 Route

2 Hours, 15 Minutes

24/7 Available

365 days a year

Meet & Greet

Inside arrivals hall

Licensed Drivers

DBS checked & insured

Cambridge to Gatwick: Distance, Drive Time & M11 Route

Cambridge sits at the northern end of the M11, the obvious first leg for any airport trip from the city. Your driver joins it at one of the southern junctions below the city and follows the motorway south towards London, then picks up the M25 and follows the orbital round the eastern side of the capital, over the Dartford Crossing, before turning south onto the M23 for the final run down to the airport. Because almost the whole journey is motorway, the timing is predictable outside the morning peak, and an early start clears the worst of the orbital congestion. Drivers who know this route watch the traffic around the M11 and M25 junction and the Dartford approaches and, when the orbital is heavy, adjust the pickup time so the delay is absorbed before you leave rather than at the terminal.

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Travel Time

~2 Hours, 15 Minutes via M11

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Main Route

M11 → M25 → M23 → Gatwick

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Pick-up Areas

All CB postcodes covered

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Airport

London Gatwick (LGW)

Why choose our Cambridge to Gatwick taxi:

  • check_circleDirect M11 route—faster than trains with changes
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  • check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
Professional taxi service from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport

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  • • Cambridge City Centre
  • • Chesterton
  • • Cherry Hinton
  • • Trumpington
  • • Newnham
  • • Romsey

Cambridge to Gatwick Taxi Prices by Vehicle

Fixed Cambridge to Gatwick fares with no hidden charges and no surge pricing. Every price covers door-to-door service, meet & greet at arrivals, live flight monitoring, and 60 minutes’ free waiting — and on departures your driver pulls right up to your terminal, so the Gatwick airport drop off charges are handled for you.

Cambridge to Gatwick Airport taxi fares for all vehicle types
Vehicle Type Passengers Luggage Price
Saloon Car

Toyota Prius, VW Passat

1–32 large bags£192
Estate Car

VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb

1–44 large bags£215
Executive

Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series

1–42 large bags£266
MPV 5 Seater

Vauxhall Zafira or similar

53 large bags£241
MPV 6 Seater

Ford Galaxy or similar

54 large bags£270
MPV 7 Seater

Mercedes Vito or similar

65 large bags£291
Executive MPV 7

Mercedes V-Class or similar

77 large bags£396
MPV 8 Seater

Mercedes Sprinter or similar

87 large bags£319
10 Seater Minibus

Ford Transit or similar

109 large bags£546

info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to Gatwick prices across every vehicle before you book.

Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London black cab prices or estimate the trip with our London cab cost calculator.

Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.

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Gatwick Airport Taxi Routes Across the East of England

Our M11 coverage reaches well beyond the university city itself. To the north-west, our Peterborough to Gatwick taxi follows the A1 down to the M25 for the same fixed-fare, no-changes transfer, while for travellers along the corridor into Essex our Harlow to Gatwick taxi joins the M11 lower down for the long run south to the M23.

Further into the region we look after the wider East too. A Norwich to Gatwick taxi comes down the A11 to the M11 for the door-to-door run south, and for passengers in West Suffolk our Bury St Edmunds airport cab service picks up the A14 and M11 with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.

Wherever your journey begins in the East of England, every fare is fixed in advance and every driver is licensed and DBS-checked. Check your town against our full list of areas we serve.

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Choose Your Vehicle for the Cambridge to Gatwick Run

Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the M11 run to Gatwick. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.

Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.

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Cambridge to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach

Trains and coaches do serve Cambridge — but for a Gatwick transfer, a private taxi wins on the things that matter most, especially with luggage, children, or an early-morning or late-night flight.

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Train

Cambridge to Gatwick on the through Thameslink service across London, or via a change at London King's Cross onto the airport train. direct or one change with luggage around two and a half hours door to door, £30-50pp at peak times.

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Coach

National Express, routed through London Victoria. four to five hours with a change, £25-35pp.

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Private Taxi

Door-to-door in 2 Hours, 15 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £192.

For a stress-free airport run with no limits on luggage, our taxi to Gatwick Airport beats public transport on comfort, convenience, and reliability every single time.

Cambridge Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover

We cover every corner of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire for Gatwick transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.

Cambridge City Centre
Chesterton
Cherry Hinton
Trumpington
Newnham
Romsey
Arbury
Kings Hedges
Petersfield
Coleridge
Queen Edith's
Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge Science Park
Girton
Histon
Milton
Fulbourn
Great Shelford

Wider Cambridge Area Coverage:

We also cover every CB postcode across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Girton, Histon, Milton, and the region’s business parks.

All Gatwick Terminals Covered

We run transfers to and from both Gatwick terminals, each with its own dedicated pickup zone. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage.

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North Terminal

easyJet, TUI & more

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South Terminal

British Airways & more

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Cambridge to Gatwick Transfers for Every Kind of Trip

Academics & University Travel

Cambridge draws visiting academics, examiners, and conference delegates to its colleges and the University throughout the year, many of them flying in and out of Gatwick. A fixed-fare car from a college porters' lodge or a Newnham guest house means no cross-London transfer to time and no dragging a case onto a slow through train. The fare is locked when you book and the receipt suits an expenses or grant claim without a string of separate tickets.

Family Holidays

Travelling from Chesterton or Trumpington with children and a boot full of cases is far simpler door to door. The driver loads the luggage, fits any child or booster seats you asked for at booking, and on the way home meets you inside the North or South Terminal arrivals with a name board so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight.

Biomedical & Corporate Groups

For a research team heading out from the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Addenbrooke's, or one of the Silicon Fen companies on the Science Park, the larger MPVs and minibuses carry up to sixteen passengers with their luggage in one vehicle. One fixed price, one driver, and no splitting the party across separate train tickets and taxis at the London end.

Students & Colleges

The University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin draw students who fly out of Gatwick at the start and end of each term, often with more luggage than a train comfortably allows. A pre-booked car from a college or a Romsey address takes the whole load in one run, with the fare agreed up front so there are no surprises on a student budget.

Why Cambridge Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi

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How to Book Your Cambridge to Gatwick Taxi

Booking your Cambridge to Gatwick taxi takes just 60 seconds through our online booking system. Enter your pickup address, choose a vehicle, and receive an instant fixed-fare quote—available 24/7. New to it? Our Gatwick airport taxi booking guide walks through every step.

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Enter Your Cambridge Pickup Address

Any address, hotel, station, or business in Cambridge and surrounding areas.

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Choose Your Vehicle Type

Saloon, Estate, Executive, MPV, or 8-Seater Minibus.

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Add Extras & Flight Details

Child seats, special requests, flight number for tracking.

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Pay Securely & Receive Confirmation

Card, PayPal, or cash to driver. Instant email/SMS confirmation.

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24/7 Customer Support

Need assistance? Visit our contact page or WhatsApp us for booking help or last-minute changes.

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Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Cambridge to Gatwick Airport transfer.

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£192 (Fixed Fare)

Cambridge to Gatwick Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Cambridge to Gatwick taxi service including pricing, journey times, coverage areas, and what is included with every booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.

How much does a taxi from Cambridge to Gatwick cost?

Your fare is fixed and shown in the price table above, starting with the saloon and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay, whatever the traffic on the day.

How long does the Cambridge to Gatwick journey take?

Allow roughly the drive time shown above. It is a long run but almost entirely motorway along the M11, M25 and M23, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the orbital section and the Dartford Crossing.

What is the best route from Cambridge to Gatwick?

The standard run is the M11 south to the M25, round the eastern side of London over the Dartford Crossing, then onto the M23 down to the airport. When the orbital is congested, an experienced driver will adjust the pickup time so the delay is absorbed before you leave rather than at the terminal.

Do you pick up from Chesterton, Trumpington and Newnham?

Yes. We collect from every Cambridge neighbourhood including Chesterton, Trumpington, Newnham, Cherry Hinton, Romsey and Arbury, as well as the wider CB postcodes such as Girton, Histon, Milton and Great Shelford.

Can I book the return, Gatwick to Cambridge?

Yes, the same fixed fare applies in both directions. For the return leg the driver tracks your inbound flight, so if you land early or late the pickup adjusts automatically and you are met in arrivals with no extra waiting charge for normal delays.

What happens if my flight into Gatwick is delayed?

We monitor your flight number, so the driver knows the real landing time before setting off to meet you. There is no charge for waiting caused by a delayed flight, and your car will be there when you clear the arrivals hall rather than to the original schedule.

Can you collect for an early-morning flight?

Yes. The service runs around the clock, and pre-dawn departures are among the most common bookings from Cambridge. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to reach the airport with your check-in window comfortably covered.

Which Gatwick terminal do you cover from Cambridge?

Both of them. Gatwick has a North Terminal and a South Terminal, and we drop at whichever your airline uses; tell us the terminal when you book. On the return your driver meets you inside the correct arrivals hall with a name board, whichever terminal your flight comes into.

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Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Cambridge to Gatwick taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £192, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.

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