Stansted to Gatwick Airport Taxi — Fixed Fare, Direct via the M11, M25 and M23
A Stansted to Gatwick Airport taxi is £98 for a saloon, fixed at booking — the same price in both directions, with the Dartford Crossing toll included. The journey is around 75 miles via the M11, M25 and M23, typically 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Stansted is our home base, we monitor both your flights, and the fare you are quoted is the fare you pay.
Stansted to Gatwick Airport Taxi — Direct Inter-Airport Transfer
Stansted and Gatwick are around 75 miles apart — one of the longest inter-airport runs in the London area. We run a direct fixed-fare car via the M11 south, the M25 clockwise around east London through the Dartford Crossing, then the M23 south into Gatwick. Typical journey time is 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, with the M25 the main variable — peak-period delays can add 15–30 minutes. The Dartford Crossing toll is included in the fixed fare.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Fare (Stansted → Gatwick) | Return Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaloonToyota Prius / VW Passat | Up to 4 | 2 large + 2 cabin | £98 | £98 |
| EstateVW Passat Estate / Skoda Superb | Up to 4 | 3 large + 3 cabin | £102 | £102 |
| MPVVW Sharan / Ford Galaxy | Up to 6 | 5 items | £113 | £113 |
| 8-SeaterMercedes Vito / Sprinter | Up to 8 | 7 items | £127 | £127 |
| ExecutiveMercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | Up to 4 | 3 large | £135 | £135 |
Pricing transparency
Every fare is fixed and confirmed in writing at booking — no meter, no surge premium, no overnight uplift, no hidden airport surcharge. The fare is the same whether you book Stansted-to-Gatwick or the Gatwick-to-Stansted return.
What's included
Fixed price, flight monitoring both sides, Dartford Crossing toll, free 60-min Arrivals waiting, name-board meet and greet, free child seats. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, cash or corporate. Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup.
For multi-route Stansted pricing, see our Stansted Airport pricing guide.
Gatwick to Stansted Airport — Return and Reverse Transfers
A taxi from Gatwick to Stansted Airport is £98 for a saloon — the same fixed fare as the outbound. We pick up from Gatwick North or South Terminal (specified at booking), monitor your inbound flight, and include free 60-minute Arrivals waiting. Around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours back via M23/M25/M11 to Stansted, Dartford toll included.
A Near-Equal Reverse Direction
The reverse is a substantial part of this route — around a third of Stansted–Gatwick demand is the Gatwick-to-Stansted direction, and we treat it as a near-equal target. The reverse carries the same fixed-fare structure as the outbound: same price, same vehicle classes, same flight-monitoring policy. Because Stansted is our home base at the destination end of the reverse, the return delivers you to any Stansted terminal — drop-off direct or via meet-and-greet for connecting passengers.
Specify Your Gatwick Terminal
- We collect from Gatwick North Terminal or South Terminal — specify which at booking.
- Driver meets you at the designated Arrivals pickup point with a name board.
- London Gatwick (LGW) operates two terminals — confirming the correct one keeps the pickup smooth.
- Free 60-minute Arrivals waiting absorbs typical inbound delay without surcharge.
For an in-terminal greeting after a delayed inbound, add our meet and greet service at the Stansted end of the return.
Connecting Between Flights at Stansted and Gatwick
The Stansted ↔ Gatwick inter-airport taxi is built around connecting passengers on separate tickets. We monitor both your flights — Stansted arrival and Gatwick departure (or vice versa) — and time the pickup to your actual landing, with a sensible buffer for the 1.5-to-2-hour drive.
Connection-Buffer Guidance
Allow at least 4 hours between scheduled arrival at the first airport and scheduled departure from the second — more during M25 peaks. For connections under 3 hours, book a Saloon and provide both flight numbers.
Weekday M25 peak windows
Self-Connect on Separate Tickets
Booked separate flights into one airport and out of the other? The transfer is on you. Add both flight numbers at booking and the driver is timed to your arrival.
Dual Flight Monitoring
Live tracking of both flights — inbound and onward. If delayed, the pickup shifts with it; if early, the driver is ready ahead. The 60-minute free Arrivals waiting absorbs typical variance without surcharge.
Missed-Connection Re-Routes
Where an inbound delay forces a re-route through the other London airport, a fixed-fare inter-airport taxi is the predictable option insurance and airline transfers confirm in writing. We issue written quotes suitable for claims.
Pickup and Drop-off at Both Airports — Gatwick North and South Terminals
We cover every terminal pickup and drop-off zone at both ends. Stansted (our home base, CM24) is a single main passenger terminal; Gatwick (LGW) operates North Terminal and South Terminal — we collect or deliver to whichever you specify at booking, the driver contacting you 15 minutes before pickup.
Gatwick North Terminal
Pickup from the standard designated North point; drop-off direct at the terminal.
Gatwick South Terminal
Pickup from the standard designated South point; drop-off direct at the terminal.
Confirm the Right One
A passenger expecting South when landing at North faces an inter-terminal shuttle that adds friction to a tight connection — confirm with your airline and we set drop-off to match.
Stansted Airport — CM24 (our home base)
Stansted operates a single main passenger terminal. Every Arrivals pickup zone and Departures drop-off point is standard coverage. Flight monitoring on the Stansted side picks up any inbound if the inter-airport leg is part of a wider connection. Free 60-minute Arrivals waiting on every return, plus meet-and-greet for in-terminal name-board pickups.
Gatwick Airport — LGW, two terminals
For self-connect passengers, getting the Gatwick terminal correct matters as much as timing. We specify the terminal at booking, the driver confirms the meeting point, and live tracking is provided. Drop-off direct at the terminal; pickup from the standard designated point at North or South.
Vehicle Choices for the Stansted ↔ Gatwick Run
The 75-mile run is the longest of our regular inter-airport routes. Saloon and estate suit one to four connecting passengers; MPV and 8-seater suit families and tour groups; the Executive tier suits business travellers for comfort on the 1.5–2-hour drive.
| Vehicle | Models | Passengers | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius / VW Passat | Up to 4 | Standard inter-airport connection, 1–4 passengers, fastest routing |
| Estate | VW Passat Estate / Skoda Superb | Up to 4 | Extra room for international-flight luggage on the longer run |
| MPV | VW Sharan / Ford Galaxy | Up to 6 | Families, small tour parties, mixed luggage |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes Vito / Sprinter | Up to 8 | Tour groups, family groups, aviation industry transfers |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | Up to 4 | Business travellers connecting long-haul to short-haul, comfort on the 1.5–2hr drive |
Free child seats on request. Full fleet details and instant quote →
Frequently Asked Questions — Stansted to Gatwick Airport Taxi
Q: How much is a taxi from Stansted to Gatwick Airport?
A: A taxi from Stansted to Gatwick Airport is £98 for a saloon, fixed at booking — same price both directions, Dartford Crossing toll included. The journey is around 75 miles via the M11, M25 and M23, typically 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Estate £102, MPV £113, 8-Seater £127, Executive £135 — all fixed at booking. We are based at Stansted (CM24). The fare you are quoted is the fare you pay — no meter, no surge.
Q: How do you transfer from Stansted to Gatwick — is a pre-booked taxi the practical choice?
A: There is no direct train or coach between Stansted Airport and Gatwick Airport — every public-transport option requires going via central London with multiple transfers, typically 2 hours 30 minutes or more end-to-end. A pre-booked taxi runs direct via the M11, M25 and M23 in around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, terminal-to-terminal at a fixed fare. For connecting passengers, the no-changes door-to-door routing and dual flight monitoring are typically the deciding factors.
Q: How does a pre-booked Stansted–Gatwick taxi compare with on-demand ride-hailing?
A: A pre-booked Stansted–Gatwick taxi gives you a fixed fare confirmed at booking and a guaranteed driver assigned in advance. On-demand ride-hailing typically quotes from around £20 as a starting estimate, but pricing grows with traffic and demand, surge applies at peak hours, and pre-dawn availability for a 75-mile inter-airport run can be thin. We operate 24/7 with no overnight premium and live driver tracking.
Q: Can you time the transfer to a connecting flight between the two airports?
A: Yes — this is what we are built for. If you have separate flights into one airport and out of the other, add both flight numbers at booking and we monitor your arrival and onward departure. The driver is timed to your actual landing, so if your inbound is delayed the pickup moves with it. We advise a sensible connection buffer for the 1.5-to-2-hour drive and take you direct to the correct Gatwick terminal or back to Stansted.
Q: Do you cover Gatwick to Stansted, and which Gatwick terminal do you use?
A: Yes — we run the Gatwick to Stansted Airport direction at the same fixed £98 saloon price. We pick up from Gatwick North or South Terminal (specified at booking), monitor your inbound flight, and include free 60-minute Arrivals waiting. London Gatwick (LGW) operates two terminals, so confirming the correct one keeps the pickup smooth. The return covers the same 75 miles via M23/M25/M11 with the Dartford toll included.
Q: Which areas and times do you cover, and are child seats included?
A: We are a TfL-licensed private hire operator based at Stansted, running the Stansted–Gatwick inter-airport route in both directions 24/7 — including early-morning and late-night connections. We also serve the towns around both airports and other Stansted inter-airport routes. Child seats are provided free on request, and the driver arrives 15 minutes before your stated pickup with live tracking.
Stansted ↔ Gatwick inter-airport taxi — fixed fares from our Stansted home base, 24/7.
~75 miles · ~1h30m–2h via M11 / M25 / M23 · Saloon from £98, same fare both directions · Dartford toll included · flight monitoring both sides · Gatwick N/S Terminals covered.
Related Stansted Routes & Services
Stansted ↔ Gatwick is part of our inter-airport sub-silo alongside Stansted ↔ Luton. For that sibling, multi-route pricing, our Arrivals meet-and-greet, or the full catalogue, follow the pages below.
Stansted ↔ Luton Airport Taxi
Inter-airport sibling (~50 mi via M11/M25)
Stansted Airport Pricing
Multi-route Stansted fare guide
Stansted Airport Taxi Service
Generic Stansted hub
Meet & Greet Stansted Taxi
Ideal for Gatwick returns & connections
All Airport Transfers
Full route catalogue
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