Fixed Price £87
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Saltdean to Gatwick Airport Taxi from £87
Skip the bus into Brighton and the change onto the main line — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Saltdean to Gatwick transfers west along the A259 coast road and north up the A23. Whether it’s a business trip, a family holiday, or a long-haul departure, 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.
28 miles
Saltdean to Gatwick
38 Minutes
Door-to-door via A259
From £87
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a reliable Saltdean to Gatwick Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Saltdean — the East Sussex seaside suburb on the eastern edge of Brighton, known for its Grade II* art-deco Lido, the oval Saltdean Park and the clifftop coast road — with both Gatwick terminals on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the A259 west into Brighton and the A23 north wherever it’s quickest, so business travellers, families, and holidaymakers reach the airport without bus connections, luggage juggling, or airport parking.
Whether you’re leaving from Saltdean Park, catching an early flight from Longridge, setting off from Saltdean Vale or the streets above the Lido, 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 Saltdean to Gatwick Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Saltdean and the wider South East to every Gatwick terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A259 Route
38 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Saltdean to Gatwick: Distance, Drive Time & A259 Route
Saltdean sits on the A259 coast road, which is the start of every airport run from the village. Your driver follows the seafront west through Rottingdean and along the Brighton undercliff, then picks up the A23 north out of the city, climbing over the South Downs past Pyecombe and Hickstead before dropping onto the spur into the airport. Because most of the northbound leg is dual carriageway, the timing is predictable outside the morning peak, and an early start clears the worst of the Brighton seafront congestion. Drivers who know the route will watch the A259 and A23 traffic reports and, when the seafront is heavy, cut up through Woodingdean and the A27 as an alternative approach onto the A23.
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Travel Time~38 Minutes via A259
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Main RouteA259 → A23 → Gatwick
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Pick-up AreasAll BN postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Gatwick (LGW)
Why choose our Saltdean to Gatwick taxi:
- check_circleDirect A259 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Saltdean address
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Saltdean Park
- • Longridge
- • Saltdean Vale
- • Wicklands Avenue
- • Chailey Avenue
- • Arundel Drive
Saltdean to Gatwick Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Saltdean 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 | £87 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £98 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £126 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £112 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £125 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £140 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £206 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £162 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £263 |
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 black cab rates in London or estimate the trip with our London taxi fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Gatwick Airport Taxi Routes Across Sussex
Our coastal coverage reaches well beyond Saltdean itself. Just west along the cliffs, our Rottingdean to Gatwick taxi picks up the same A259 and A23 run for a fixed-fare, no-changes transfer, while immediately east a Peacehaven to Gatwick taxi follows the coast road before turning north for the airport.
Inland and along the valley we look after the wider area too. Gatwick transfers from Woodingdean take the downland roads above Brighton to join the A23, and for travellers at the mouth of the Ouse our Newhaven airport cab service handles the longer coastal journey with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.
Wherever your journey begins along the Sussex coast, 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 Saltdean to Gatwick Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the A259 run to Gatwick. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £87
Estate
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From £98
Executive
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From £126
MPV 5 Seater
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From £112
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardSaltdean to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches do serve Saltdean — 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
Saltdean by bus or taxi into Brighton, then the direct main line north to Gatwick Airport. one change onto the train, plus the connection into Brighton around one and a half hours door to door, £12-20pp at peak times.
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Coach
National Express from Brighton, with a connection into the city first. two to three hours with a change, £10-18pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 38 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £87.
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.
Saltdean Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
We cover every corner of Saltdean and East Sussex for Gatwick transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.
•Saltdean Park
•Longridge
•Saltdean Vale
•Wicklands Avenue
•Chailey Avenue
•Arundel Drive
•Central Saltdean
•Marine Drive
•Rottingdean
•Peacehaven
•Ovingdean
•Telscombe Cliffs
•Woodingdean
•Brighton Marina
•Kemptown
•Roedean
•Newhaven
•Bevendean
Wider Saltdean Area Coverage:
We also cover every BN postcode across East Sussex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Rottingdean, Peacehaven, Ovingdean, 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
Saltdean to Gatwick Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Many Saltdean residents commute into Brighton or up to London for work and prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport over juggling a bus and a train. There is no connection into the city to time, no dragging a case along the seafront, 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 journey can never guarantee.
Family Holidays
Travelling from Saltdean Park or Longridge 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 group heading out from a single Saltdean address, or a family leaving from several homes along the coast road, 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 bus and rail tickets at the Brighton end.
Coast & Leisure Travel
Saltdean draws visitors to its art-deco Lido and the undercliff walk, and holidaymakers heading the other way often fly from Gatwick at the start and end of a trip. A pre-booked car from a seafront address or a home above the Downs takes the whole load in one run, with the fare agreed up front so there are no surprises before you have even left the coast.
Why Saltdean Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi
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How to Book Your Saltdean to Gatwick Taxi
Booking your Saltdean 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 Saltdean Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Saltdean 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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Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Saltdean to Gatwick Airport transfer.
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Saltdean to Gatwick Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Saltdean 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 Saltdean 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 Saltdean to Gatwick journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. The route runs west along the A259 coast road into Brighton and then straight up the A23, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the seafront section through Rottingdean.
What is the best route from Saltdean to Gatwick?
The standard run is the A259 west through Rottingdean and along the Brighton undercliff, then the A23 north over the Downs to the airport. When the seafront is congested, an experienced driver may cut up through Woodingdean and the A27 to join the A23 instead to keep you moving.
Do you pick up from Saltdean Park, Longridge and Saltdean Vale?
Yes. We collect from every part of Saltdean including Saltdean Park, Longridge, Saltdean Vale, the coast road and the streets around the Lido, as well as neighbouring cliff-top areas such as Rottingdean, Peacehaven and Ovingdean.
Can I book the return, Gatwick to Saltdean?
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 Saltdean. 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 only a North and a South terminal, linked by a free shuttle, and we serve either. Tell us your terminal and airline 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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Fully licensed private hire
DBS-checked drivers
Professional, vetted drivers
Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Saltdean to Gatwick Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Saltdean to Gatwick taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £87, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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