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Book Brighton to Gatwick taxi

A Brighton to Gatwick taxi ensures total holiday momentum from the absolute second you lock your front door. While the Thameslink train goes to Gatwick, dragging your heavy suitcases to Brighton Station in the rain and wrestling for a seat is not how luxury holidays begin. For an incredibly competitive £98, our elite chauffeurs will load your baggage directly in Hove or Kemptown, launching rapidly up the A23 to drop you flawlessly at LGW North or South Terminal.

Fixed fare from GBP 98
40 to 55 minutes
01923 88 2220

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“The drivers were fine and the cars were clean but were late for both of my transfers. The excuse was traffic but other drivers had arrived on time for their customers, probably because they left earlier to cater for the traffic. I will choose a different company next time”

Jo Hamer
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“Very happy with the service, the car was very clean, driver was on time and the route was optimal. Two things I want to especially mention. I was very pleasantly surprised how diligent the driver was, it not everyday you see driver uses indicators even at 4AM on a small street with no cars insight. The second thig was a bit of a scare, as usually drivers arrive close to 30 minutes earlier, I was a bit stressed if they were coming. This is all on me, as the driver was on time and all was great, so don't worry 🙂 I will definitely use them again for my travel. PS: I have only used them for a transfer to the airport, haven't tried the other direction yet.”

Pedro Almodovar
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“Excellent service!”

Fernanda Abatepaulo de Faria
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“Very sensible and helpful”

Stewart Cazier
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“Seamless experience and so reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.”

Arlene O'Neill

Brighton to Gatwick Taxi snapshot

The key route facts most passengers want before they book.

A taxi from Brighton to Gatwick is a fixed fare from £98 for a saloon car, and the journey takes about 40 to 55 minutes. The price is fixed with no surge pricing and no hidden extras. Provide your flight number so our team can check official airport arrival information when planning an arrival pickup. You can get an exact quote and book online in under a minute.

Saloon fare
GBP 98

Fixed quoted starting fare for this route.

Typical time
40 to 55 minutes

A blindingly fast A23 sprint connecting the Sussex coastal capital directly with its nearest international aviation hub.'

Pickup zones
BN Postcodes

Brighton City Centre, Hove, Preston Park, Saltdean, and wider East/West Sussex borders.

Fixed Brighton to Gatwick Taxi prices by vehicle

Daytime fares per vehicle, the same figures our booking form quotes. A saloon pickup before 6am is £108. Coming home costs the same by day, and a pickup at Gatwick between 11.30pm and 6am is £108. A daytime saloon there and back, booked together, is £190.

Vehicle Best for Fixed fare
Saloon Up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases and 2 cabin bags £98
Estate Up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases and 2 cabin or medium bags £111
Executive Up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases and 2 cabin bags, premium car £165
MPV Up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases and 4 cabin bags £150

Larger group? Our 8-seater minibuses are priced by distance, so get an instant minibus quote. Every fare is confirmed before booking. For an airport arrival, your confirmation gives the meeting point and included waiting allowance.

Why private hire dominates the Sussex-to-Gatwick sprint

Getting from Brighton to Gatwick (LGW) is geographically simple, yet public transport makes the "first mile" incredibly painful. You have to order an expensive local minicab just to reach Brighton station before hauling luggage through ticket barriers.

A private hire vehicle handles the entire equation simultaneously. Your chauffeur collects you from your curb in Patcham or Portslade, providing a single, unbroken journey directly to the airport departure concourse.

Because the drive up the A23 is so rapid, splitting the £98 fixed fare between multiple family members or friends often renders the door-to-terminal taxi profoundly cheaper per head than walk-up rail tickets.

Mastering the rapid A23 northbound approach

This route is highly predictable but requires sharp local operators who understand the peak commuter flow out of Brighton. We time your departure perfectly to bypass delays.

  • The Sprint Route: Once clear of the Brighton ring roads, we lock onto the A23 northbound, seamlessly filtering onto the M23 directly into Gatwick access grids.
  • Return Landings: Flying back into Gatwick? When you provide a flight number, we check official arrival information when planning the pickup and confirm the meeting plan with you.
  • Specific Terminals: Need the North Terminal for easyJet? Or the South Terminal for BA? We drop you meticulously at the correct dedicated zone.
  • Sussex Coverage: We push our pickups beyond central Brighton, handling operations natively across Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, and Peacehaven.
  • Urgent Dispatch: Have a train cancellation emergency? Call our local team immediately on 01923 88 2220 for ultra-rapid relief.
  • More help: Gatwick airport transfers and all airport route pages.
Why travellers choose this route

Brighton to Gatwick Taxi booking guidance

Holiday Groups

Huge luggage capacity

Prepping for two weeks in Tenerife? Our MPVs and Estate cars effortlessly process multiple 20kg suitcases that would block up train aisles.

Red-Eye Rulers

24/7 Dispatch ops

Gatwick runs a brutal schedule of 6:00 AM departures. We excel at providing unshakeable 3:30 AM pickups from Brighton.

Total Security

Skip railway chaos

Remove the stress of Southern Rail strikes. A fixed-car booking guarantees your vehicle is isolated and entirely yours.

Route-specific insight

What makes Brighton to Gatwick different

Brighton to Gatwick is one of the most practical dedicated airport routes because it serves both local residents and visitors staying on the coast before a flight.

Route type

Common for seafront hotels, family homes and return flights

This route is often booked from Brighton seafront hotels, Kemptown, Hove and suburban addresses where passengers want a simple airport run rather than dragging cases back through station links.

Travel timing

Useful for both early flights and late-night returns

Because Gatwick serves so many short-haul and European departures, this route is often chosen at awkward hours where a direct car is calmer than relying on rail timing at the edges of the day.

Booking reason

A direct quote beats general airport advice

Passengers landing on this page usually already know they need Gatwick. What they want next is a direct quote and a booking path that feels ready to use.

Brighton to Gatwick Taxi FAQ

How much does an executive taxi from Brighton to Gatwick cost?
An executive car from Brighton to Gatwick is £165 by day, fixed, with the Gatwick drop-off charge included. A standard saloon is £98.
Is taking a private taxi better than the Thameslink train?
For groups with luggage, overwhelmingly yes. The train forces you to pay for a secondary, local cab just to reach the station. A private airport transfer handles the entire journey from your front door directly to the airport doors.
How long does the car journey up the A23 take?
It’s a remarkably fast sprint. Depending on your exact BN postcode and localized city traffic, the core drive takes approximately 40 to 55 minutes to hit the Gatwick perimeter.
Can you fit all of our heavy overseas luggage?
Absolutely. While standard saloons handle normal loads, we expressly deploy Estate cars and 8-seater MPVs for clients hauling massive trunks or golf clubs.
Do you serve locations beyond central Brighton?
Yes. We routinely service the entirety of the Sussex coastline, routing pickups from Worthing across to Newhaven before hooking up to Gatwick.
Are there hidden charges if my return flight to LGW is delayed?
The journey fare remains fixed if the flight is delayed. The included waiting allowance is 60 minutes for international arrivals and 30 minutes for domestic arrivals; additional waiting may be charged under our terms.

Start your Gatwick holiday correctly

Don't drag your luggage through raining streets to the train station. Book your private, door-to-terminal A23 chauffeur today.

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