Fixed Price £139
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Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport Taxi from £139
Skip the change at Liverpool Street and the cross-London shuffle to Victoria — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Chelmsford to Gatwick transfers straight down the A12 and round the M25 to the M23.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every Gatwick fare.
Looking for a reliable Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Chelmsford — the Essex county city on the A12, home to Chelmsford Cathedral, the Marconi radio heritage that gave the world its first purpose-built radio factory at New Street, and the Chelmer and Can rivers that meet beside the High Chelmer shopping quarter — with both Gatwick terminals on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the A12 to the M25 and down the M23, so business travellers, families, and tourists reach the airport without train changes, luggage juggling, or airport parking.
Whether you’re leaving from Springfield, catching an early flight from the city centre, setting off from Great Baddow or Writtle, 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 Chelmsford to Gatwick Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Chelmsford and the wider East of England to every Gatwick terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A12 Route
1 Hours, 28 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Chelmsford to Gatwick: Distance, Drive Time & A12 Route
Chelmsford sits on the A12, which is the spine of every Gatwick run from the city. Your driver joins it near Springfield and follows the dual carriageway south-west towards the M25, picking up the orbital motorway at the Brook Street interchange and running clockwise round the eastern edge of London and over the Dartford Crossing before continuing to the M23 and dropping down the spur into the airport. Because almost the whole journey is main road and motorway, the timing is predictable outside the morning peak, and an early start clears the worst of the M25 congestion. Drivers who know the route will watch the Dartford and Thurrock traffic reports and plan the final approach to the North or South Terminal accordingly.
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Travel Time~1 Hours, 28 Minutes via A12
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Main RouteA12 → M25 → M23 → Gatwick
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Pick-up AreasAll CM postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Gatwick (LGW)
Why choose our Chelmsford to Gatwick taxi:
- check_circleDirect A12 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Chelmsford address
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- • Chelmsford City Centre
- • Springfield
- • Great Baddow
- • Writtle
- • Broomfield
- • Galleywood
Chelmsford to Gatwick Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Chelmsford 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.
| Vehicle Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £139 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £156 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £196 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £176 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £198 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £216 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £301 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £241 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £405 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to Gatwick Airport prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London taxi fares or estimate the trip with our taxi fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Gatwick Airport Taxi Routes Across the East of England
Our A12 coverage reaches well beyond the city itself. Further up the same trunk road, our Colchester to Gatwick taxi follows the A12 down to the M25 for the same fixed-fare, no-changes transfer, while for travellers on the Suffolk side an Ipswich to Gatwick taxi joins the corridor a little further north and runs the whole way south to the airport.
To the west and south of the county we look after the wider region too. A Gatwick transfer from Harlow picks up the M11 and orbital for the same transparent pricing, and for the Thames-side towns our Basildon airport cab service takes the A127 to the M25 with 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.
Related local taxi guides: Essex taxi guide · Wickford taxis · Cheapest way from Gatwick to London · Minibus to Gatwick Airport
Choose Your Vehicle for the Chelmsford to Gatwick Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the A12 run to Gatwick. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £139
Estate
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From £156
Executive
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From £196
MPV 5 Seater
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From £176
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available in MPVs and larger vehicles (£15 each, max 2).
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardChelmsford to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches do serve Chelmsford — 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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Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street, then across the city to Victoria for the Gatwick Express to the airport. two changes with luggage around two and a half hours door to door, £30-50pp at peak times.
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Coach
National Express, routed via London Victoria. three to four hours with a change, £16-26pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hours, 28 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £139.
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.
Chelmsford Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
We cover every corner of Chelmsford and Essex for Gatwick transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.
•Chelmsford City Centre
•Springfield
•Great Baddow
•Writtle
•Broomfield
•Galleywood
•Moulsham
•Chelmer Village
•Beaulieu Park
•Boreham
•Danbury
•Little Baddow
•Sandon
•Stock
•Ingatestone
•Bicknacre
•Rettendon
•Great Leighs
Wider Chelmsford Area Coverage:
We also cover every CM postcode across Essex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Danbury, Ingatestone, South Woodham Ferrers, 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
Chelmsford to Gatwick Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Chelmsford is one of Essex's busiest commuter cities, and the same professionals who take the Liverpool Street line to work often prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport. There is no cross-London transfer to Victoria to time, no dragging a case onto a rush-hour train, and the fare is locked when you book. For early departures the driver arrives before dawn so you reach check-in with the buffer a connecting rail journey can never guarantee.
Family Holidays
Travelling from Broomfield or Great Baddow 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 arrivals with a name board so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight.
Groups & Corporate
For a team heading out from one of the business parks off the A12, or a family group leaving from several Chelmsford addresses, 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 & Anglia Ruskin
Anglia Ruskin's Chelmsford campus draws 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 the campus or a Moulsham address takes the whole load in one run, with the fare agreed up front so there are no surprises on a student budget.
Why Chelmsford Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi
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How to Book Your Chelmsford to Gatwick Taxi
Booking your Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Chelmsford 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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Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Gatwick journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Almost the entire route is main road and motorway along the A12, 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 on the eastern side of London.
What is the best route from Chelmsford to Gatwick?
The standard run is the A12 south-west to the M25, then clockwise round the eastern side of London and over the Dartford Crossing to the M23, and straight down the spur to the airport. When the orbital is congested an experienced driver adjusts the approach to keep you moving towards the terminal.
Which Gatwick terminal do you drop at, North or South?
Both. Gatwick has only two terminals, the North and the South, and there are no numbered terminals here. Tell us which one your airline uses when you book and the driver takes you straight to the right drop-off; on the return we meet you inside the correct arrivals hall with a name board.
Do you pick up from Springfield, Great Baddow and Writtle?
Yes. We collect from every Chelmsford neighbourhood including Springfield, Great Baddow, Writtle, Broomfield, Galleywood and Moulsham, as well as the wider CM postcodes such as Danbury, Ingatestone and South Woodham Ferrers.
Can I book the return, Gatwick to Chelmsford?
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 twenty-four hours a day, and pre-dawn departures are among the most common bookings from Chelmsford. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to reach the airport with your check-in window comfortably covered.
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Book Your Chelmsford to Gatwick Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Chelmsford to Gatwick taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £139, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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