Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport Taxi
Fixed £118 all-in, door to door. No meter, no surge, no card fees — the price you're quoted is the price you pay.
Fixed fares by vehicle
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | All-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 1–3 | 2 bags | £118 |
| Estate | 1–4 | 4 bags | £133 |
| MPV (5) | 5 | 3 bags | £168 |
| Executive | 1–4 | 2 bags | £151 |
| MPV (6) | 6 | 4 bags | £168 |
| MPV (7) | 7 | 5 bags | £185 |
| Executive MPV (7) | 7 | 7 bags | £263 |
| MPV (8) | 8 | 7 bags | £209 |
| 10 Seater | 10 | 9 bags | £348 |
| 12 Seater | 12 | group | £375 |
| 14 Seater | 14 | group | £409 |
| 16 Seater | 16 | group | £434 |
Every fare is the full all-in total, including the Gatwick drop-off charge. Fixed at booking — it doesn't change with traffic, time of day or the route taken. Prices are per car, not per person.
What's included
- Fixed price, in writing. The meter never runs; no airport surcharge or card fee.
- Meet & greet. Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board.
- Free waiting on the return. We track your inbound flight, so a delay just moves your pickup — no extra charge.
- Licensed, DBS-checked drivers, 24/7. Including the earliest departures.
The journey & pickup
It's about 49 miles — A22 → Gatwick — typically around 1 Hour, 3 Minutes. Traffic near the airport can add time at peak, so for an early flight we'll suggest a pickup that clears the worst of it; for arrivals we hold the car until you're through the hall.
We collect across Eastbourne and nearby — Eastbourne Town Centre, Meads, Old Town, Sovereign Harbour, Hampden Park and the surrounding BN postcodes. We serve both the North and South terminals; give us your terminal and flight number when you book and the driver takes you to the right door.
Taxi vs train vs coach
| Option | Time | Changes | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (door to door) | ~1 Hour, 3 Minutes | none | from £118 / car |
| Train | around an hour and twenty minutes to the platform | usually no change, though some services need a change at Haywards Heath | £15-25pp at peak times |
| Coach | around two hours direct | 1+ | £3 single (capped fare) |
The taxi fare is per car. For two or more travellers — or any early-morning or late-night flight — a fixed car usually beats multiple legs with luggage.
How booking works
Eastbourne to Gatwick FAQ
How much does a taxi from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Gatwick journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. The route runs north on the A22 through Polegate, Hailsham and Uckfield, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the busier stretch around Hailsham.
What is the best route from Eastbourne to Gatwick?
The standard run is the A22 north through Polegate, Hailsham and Uckfield to East Grinstead, then across through Copthorne to the Gatwick perimeter. When the A22 is congested around Hailsham or East Grinstead, an experienced driver may adjust the approach to keep you moving.
Do you pick up from Meads, Old Town and Sovereign Harbour?
Yes. We collect from every Eastbourne neighbourhood including Meads, Old Town, Sovereign Harbour, Hampden Park, Langney and Willingdon, as well as the wider BN postcodes such as Polegate, Stone Cross and Pevensey Bay.
Can I book the return, Gatwick to Eastbourne?
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.
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