A taxi from Esher to Gatwick costs £83.41 in a saloon to the South Terminal and £80.34 to the North Terminal with Onward Travel Solutions. That’s a fixed price for up to three passengers with three large cases, agreed when you book and paid to the driver on the day. The trip back from Gatwick to Esher is priced on distance and comes out within a few pounds of the same.
Esher is one of the quickest Surrey towns to get to Gatwick from by road. It sits on the A3 a few minutes from junction 10 of the M25, and from there it’s motorway nearly all the way to the airport: roughly 25 miles and usually 35 to 40 minutes. Whether you’re flying from Claygate, Hinchley Wood or the streets round Sandown Park, a fixed-fare taxi gets you to the terminal without a trek into London for the train.
Esher to Gatwick Taxi Prices
Live fares from the OTS Taxi booking system, per vehicle, not per person.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Esher → Gatwick South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £83.41 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £94.46 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £111.15 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | £111.43 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | £148.27 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | £162.11 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | from £278 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | from £333 |
North or South Terminal
| Terminal | Saloon fare |
|---|---|
| Gatwick South Terminal | £83.41 |
| Gatwick North Terminal | £80.34 |
Your airline decides the terminal; the flight number on your booking tells us which one. Larger vehicles are priced the same way, a few pounds apart between the two terminals.
Cost per person
| Group | Vehicle | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 people | Saloon | £83.41 | £27.80 |
| 4 people | Estate | £94.46 | £23.62 |
| 6 people | People carrier | £111.43 | £18.57 |
| 8 people | 8-seater minivan | £148.27 | £18.53 |
Book your return from Gatwick at the same time and the return leg is 5% off, about £162.65 for a saloon there and back.
The Drive From Esher to Gatwick
Your driver will normally head down the A3 to the M25 at junction 10, go anticlockwise round to junction 7 and finish on the M23 spur into the airport. From the Thames Ditton and Molesey side, the route might start along the A309 instead. At quiet times it’s around 35 minutes. The weak spot is the M25 around the A3 junction in the morning peak, so for a flight between about 8:00am and 10:00am, we plan extra time into the pickup.
Some drivers will take the A244 through Oxshott and Leatherhead and cut across to the M25 at junction 9 if the motorway is jammed. The fare stays the same whichever way they go.
Planning an Early Flight
Airlines typically want you at Gatwick two hours before short-haul flights and three before long-haul. From Esher, a 4:30am pickup comfortably covers a 7:00am departure. Here’s a rough guide:
| Flight time | Suggested pickup in Esher |
|---|---|
| 6:00am short-haul | 3:15am to 3:30am |
| 8:30am short-haul | 5:30am (traffic building) |
| 10:30am long-haul | 6:15am to 6:30am |
| 3:00pm short-haul | 11:45am to 12:00pm |
Taxi or Train?
Esher station is on the South Western Railway line into Waterloo, so the train route means changing at Clapham Junction for a Southern or Gatwick Express service: about an hour with one change. Hinchley Wood and Claygate are on a different branch and have the same change. It’s a reasonable option with light luggage in the daytime. For an early flight, or with cases and children, the taxi is the easier choice and drops you right at the terminal door.
Esher Pickups
We pick up from homes across Esher, from the large houses around Esher Common and Arbrook to flats near the High Street and the station. Sandown Park races and events mean some weekends are busy around the town centre; your driver will allow for it. If your road is private or gated, add access instructions in the booking notes.
Many Esher families fly from Gatwick at the start of the school holidays, when the airport is at its busiest and the first flights leave from about 6:00am. Booking a week or two ahead for those dates means you get the vehicle you want, and the fare is the same as any other day: there’s no peak or surge pricing on a fixed-fare booking.
Areas Around Esher We Cover
The same fixed-fare service to Gatwick covers Claygate, Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, East and West Molesey, Oxshott and Hersham. Put your exact address into the booking form and you’ll see the price from your door for every vehicle.
Gatwick or Heathrow From Esher?
Heathrow is a little closer to Esher, around 13 miles away, and is the obvious airport for most long-haul British Airways and Virgin flights. Gatwick, though, handles a large share of holiday and short-haul travel, including easyJet’s biggest UK base, TUI, Jet2 and many European routes. From Esher the difference in drive time is only around 10 to 15 minutes, so it comes down to where your flight goes from. We offer fixed fares from Esher to both airports.
Coming Home: Gatwick to Esher
For the trip home, give us your flight number and terminal. The drive back to Esher is usually 35 to 45 minutes, longer if you land in the evening rush. We track the flight, so an early or late landing simply moves the pickup, and you get one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall; their name and number come with your confirmation.
Getting the Terminal Right
Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, about two minutes apart on the free shuttle train. If you’re dropped at the wrong one, you can switch easily, but it’s better to get it right first time. Check your airline’s terminal before you travel; the flight number on your booking lets us confirm it. When you land, your driver waits in the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight uses.
Which Vehicle Do You Need?
- Up to three people: saloon at £83.41 to the South Terminal.
- Four people or extra cases: estate at £94.46, or £23.62 each.
- Five or six people: people carrier at £111.43, or £18.57 each.
- Up to eight: 8-seater minivan at £148.27, which is £18.53 each.
- For business trips: the Executive car at £111.15.
Children, Mobility Aids and Extra Stops
Add child seats in the booking form and give the children’s ages so the right seats are fitted. If anyone uses a folding wheelchair or walking aid, add a note and choose the estate or people carrier so it travels with the cases. If you need to pick someone up in Claygate or Molesey on the way, add it as an extra stop and it’s included in your quote.
If Your Flight Is Delayed
On the way home, your pickup follows the real landing time, and the first hour after landing is free, so a late flight costs you nothing extra. On the way out, if roadworks or an accident close part of the route, your driver will reroute, and the OTS team will keep you updated. For very early flights we plan a little extra time into the pickup.
Paying and Changing Your Booking
Nothing is paid online. The fare is fixed when you book and you pay the driver on the day. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking; inside 24 hours, call the OTS team.
Why Book With Onward Travel Solutions?
One fixed price agreed before you travel, a driver who knows the roads round Esher and the M25, flight tracking and an hour of free waiting on your return, and nothing to pay until the day.
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Esher to Gatwick Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Esher to Gatwick?
£83.41 in a saloon to the South Terminal and £80.34 to the North Terminal, for up to three people with Onward Travel Solutions.
How long does a taxi from Esher to Gatwick take?
About 35 to 40 minutes at quiet times, longer in the weekday morning peak.
How far is Esher from Gatwick?
Around 25 miles by road, mostly on the M25.
Is there a train from Esher to Gatwick?
Not directly. You change at Clapham Junction, and it takes about an hour.
Do you cover Claygate and Thames Ditton?
Yes, at fixed fares. Enter your address in the booking form to see the price.
Can I book a return from Gatwick to Esher?
Yes. Book both legs together and the return leg is 5% off.
Book Your Esher to Gatwick Taxi
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