Fixed Price £174
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Colchester to Gatwick Airport Taxi from £174
Skip the change at Liverpool Street and the cross-London scramble — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Colchester to Gatwick transfers straight down the A12, round the M25 and south on the M23.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every Gatwick fare.
Looking for a reliable Colchester to Gatwick Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Colchester — Britain’s oldest recorded town and the first Roman capital of Camulodunum, home to the largest Norman keep in Europe at Colchester Castle, the ancient town walls and the Balkerne Gate — with both Gatwick terminals on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the A12 south to the M25 and down the M23 wherever it’s quickest, so business travellers, families, and tourists reach the airport without train changes, luggage juggling, or airport parking.
Whether you’re leaving from Lexden, catching a flight from the town centre, setting off from Stanway or Wivenhoe, 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 Colchester to Gatwick Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Colchester 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
2 Hours
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Colchester to Gatwick: Distance, Drive Time & A12 Route
Colchester sits at the head of the A12, the route that carries most airport traffic leaving the town. Your driver joins it near Stanway and follows the dual carriageway south-west through Chelmsford towards the M25, picking up the orbital motorway on the Essex side and staying on it clockwise round the eastern and southern edge of London before turning down the M23 to the airport. Because almost the whole journey is dual carriageway 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 Crossing and orbital traffic reports and adjust the pickup so the busiest stretches are behind you before the roads fill.
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Travel Time~2 Hours via A12
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Main RouteA12 → M25 → M23 → Gatwick
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Pick-up AreasAll CO postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Gatwick (LGW)
Why choose our Colchester to Gatwick taxi:
- check_circleDirect A12 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Colchester address
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- check_circleNo station changes or bags to haul
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- • Colchester City Centre
- • Lexden
- • Greenstead
- • Highwoods
- • Prettygate
- • Stanway
Colchester to Gatwick Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Colchester 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 | £174 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £195 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £242 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £219 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £245 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £265 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £363 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £292 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £498 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to Gatwick costs across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London cab prices or estimate the trip with our London taxi 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 town itself. Heading north into Suffolk, our Ipswich to Gatwick taxi picks up the same road for the full run south, while closer to home a Chelmsford to Gatwick taxi joins the A12 at the county city for the identical fixed-fare, no-changes transfer down to the coast.
To the west and across the wider region we look after more of the East of England. A Harlow to Gatwick transfer takes the M11 down to the orbital for the same door-to-door service, and for travellers in west Suffolk our Bury St Edmunds airport cab service handles the longer cross-country journey 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.
Related local taxi guides: Manningtree taxi guide · Felixstowe taxis · Gatwick drop-off charges explained · Gatwick to London hotels taxi
Choose Your Vehicle for the Colchester 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 £174
Estate
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From £195
Executive
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From £242
MPV 5 Seater
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From £219
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_forwardColchester to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches do serve Colchester — 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
Colchester to London Liverpool Street, then across the city to Victoria for the Gatwick Express (or London Bridge for a Thameslink service). two changes with luggage around two and a half hours door to door, £40-60pp at peak times.
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Coach
National Express, routed through central London. four to five hours with a change, £20-32pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 2 Hours, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £174.
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.
Colchester Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
We cover every corner of Colchester and Essex for Gatwick transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.
•Colchester City Centre
•Lexden
•Greenstead
•Highwoods
•Prettygate
•Stanway
•Mile End
•Wivenhoe
•Old Heath
•Shrub End
•Berechurch
•Marks Tey
•Copford
•Rowhedge
•Fordham
•West Bergholt
•Great Horkesley
•Tiptree
Wider Colchester Area Coverage:
We also cover every CO postcode across Essex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Wivenhoe, Marks Tey, West Bergholt, 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
Colchester to Gatwick Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Colchester is one of Essex's busiest commuter towns, 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 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 Highwoods or Prettygate 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 Colchester addresses, the larger MPVs and minibuses carry the whole party with their luggage in one vehicle. One fixed price, one driver, and no splitting the group across separate train tickets and taxis at the London end.
Students & University of Essex
The University of Essex campus at Wivenhoe Park 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 Greenstead address takes the whole load in one run, with the fare agreed up front so there are no surprises on a student budget.
Why Colchester Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi
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How to Book Your Colchester to Gatwick Taxi
Booking your Colchester 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 Colchester Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Colchester 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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Colchester to Gatwick Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester to Gatwick journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Almost the entire route is dual carriageway 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 around the eastern and southern side of London.
What is the best route from Colchester to Gatwick?
The standard run is the A12 south-west to the M25, then clockwise round to the M23 and down to the airport. When the orbital is congested, an experienced driver will adjust the pickup time and follow the live traffic to keep you moving rather than sitting in a queue.
Do you pick up from Lexden, Stanway and Wivenhoe?
Yes. We collect from every Colchester neighbourhood including Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe, Greenstead, Highwoods and Prettygate, as well as the wider CO postcodes such as Marks Tey, West Bergholt and Tiptree.
Can I book the return, Gatwick to Colchester?
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 Colchester. 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, North or South?
Both. Gatwick has a North Terminal and a South Terminal linked by a free shuttle, and your driver takes you to the right one for your airline. Tell us your 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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No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Colchester to Gatwick Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Colchester to Gatwick taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £174, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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