Book a fixed-fare Gatwick to Heathrow taxi with meet and greet, flight tracking, all-terminal drop-off and an instant online quote.
If you need a Gatwick to Heathrow taxi for a connecting flight, family journey or business transfer, this page gives you the fixed-fare option in one place. Rapid Airport Transfers provides direct airport transfers between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) with meet and greet support, flight monitoring and pre-booked pricing.
The journey from Gatwick to Heathrow covers approximately 40-45 miles and usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes via the M23 and M25. We pick up from Gatwick North and Gatwick South, then drop you directly at Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4 or 5. Unlike trains or coaches that involve changes, queues and luggage handling, this service is door-to-terminal, on your schedule.
Connecting between Gatwick and Heathrow is one of the most challenging transfers in the UK. There's no free shuttle and no direct rail link. Our Gatwick to Heathrow taxi eliminates the uncertainty: we track your inbound flight, meet you at arrivals, and drive you directly to your onward terminal. No tube, no trains, no stress.
We recommend allowing at least 3 hours between your Gatwick arrival and Heathrow departure to comfortably clear customs, collect luggage, and make the transfer.
| Route | Saloon Car | Estate Car | MPV (6 Seater) | 8 Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick North to Heathrow | £75 | £75 | £85 | £115 |
| Gatwick South to Heathrow | £75 | £75 | £85 | £115 |
| Gatwick to Heathrow T5 | £75 | £75 | £85 | £115 |
| Gatwick to Heathrow T2/T3 | £75 | £75 | £85 | £115 |
*Prices are fixed and include all tolls, waiting time, and flight monitoring. Click here for a live quote.
The fixed prices above are the total you pay — there are no add-ons at the kerb, no surcharges, no surprise extras on the receipt. Specifically, the Gatwick to Heathrow taxi fare includes:
The only thing not included is gratuity (always optional and never expected). For comparison, a metered black cab from the Heathrow rank to Gatwick typically runs £140-£180 (driver-permitted long fare), and an Uber surge to Gatwick on a Friday evening can hit £165 vs our fixed £75.
Direct cost-and-time comparison for all four practical Gatwick-to-Heathrow options:
| Option | Total Cost (2 pax) | Door-to-Door Time | Luggage Transfers | 24/7? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Taxi (saloon) | £75 total (£37.50 each) | 60-90 min | 0 | Yes |
| National Express coach (A3 service) | £40 total (£20 each) | 75-120 min | 2 (load + unload) | No — hourly daytime only |
| Train (via Victoria + Paddington + Heathrow Express) | £85-100 total (£42-50 each) | 2-2.5 hrs | 3-4 changes | No — no overnight |
| Black cab (metered) | £140-180 total | 60-90 min | 0 | Yes |
| Uber / Bolt (with surge) | £75-165 (varies wildly) | 60-120 min | 0 | Yes |
For two passengers with luggage and a connecting flight, our fixed £75 saloon is genuinely the most economical option with zero risk — same time as a black cab at half the price, no surge risk, and no chance of missing a connection because of a train delay or three luggage interchanges across central London.
From Gatwick, our drivers take the M23 northbound to join the M25 anti-clockwise (heading westbound). We pass Reigate, Leatherhead, and Cobham before joining the M4/A4 towards Heathrow. The total distance is approximately 42 miles.
During rush hours, the M25 can be congested at the Wisley interchange (Junction 10) and near Junction 13 (Staines). Our drivers monitor live traffic and will take alternative routes via the A217 through Reigate or A24 through Dorking if it's faster.
| Feature | Rapid Airport Transfers | National Express Coach | Train via London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (2 passengers) | £75 total (£32.50 each) | £50-70 total | £60-100 total |
| Journey Time | 45 min – 1h 15m | 75 – 90 minutes | 90 – 120 minutes |
| Door-to-Door | Terminal to Terminal | Coach station stops | 2-3 train changes |
| Flight Monitoring | Included free | No | No |
| Available 24/7 | Yes | Limited schedule | No late trains |
Many connecting flights between Gatwick and Heathrow involve early morning or late night timings. Unlike public transport options that stop running after midnight and before 5am, our Gatwick to Heathrow taxi service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether your flight lands at 5am or 11pm, we'll have a driver waiting for you.
Travelling with a large family or group? Our 8-seater minibuses (Mercedes V-Class and Ford Tourneo Custom) can carry 8 passengers with 8 large suitcases. At £115 for the entire vehicle, that's less than £12 per person — far cheaper than buying individual train or coach tickets. We also provide child seats and booster seats at no extra charge.
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