A taxi from Gatwick to Croydon costs £69 in a saloon at our fixed route price. East Croydon is about 19 miles north of the airport, and the fare is the same from the North or South Terminal at any time.
Gatwick to Croydon fares
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £69 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £91 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £79 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | £91 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | £118 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | £143 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | £259 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | £312 |
Fixed fares from our booking system, October 2026, to East Croydon station, including the airport fee. Purley, Coulsdon, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Addiscombe and Thornton Heath addresses can be priced exactly in the booking form.
An honest comparison with the train
Gatwick to East Croydon is a busy rail route with frequent direct trains. For one person with a small bag going near the station, the train is cheaper than any taxi, and we would not pretend otherwise.
The taxi pays its way when the journey does not end at East Croydon:
| Situation | Why the car helps |
|---|---|
| Family of four with holiday luggage | Estate is £79, under £20 each, door to door |
| Home in Coulsdon, Sanderstead or Selsdon | No second leg by bus or tram from the station |
| Landing after 11pm | Fixed fare, driver already following your flight |
| Six travelling together | People carrier is £91, about £15 each |
Which car?
The saloon carries three people and three suitcases. For four people with a case each, book the estate. The 8-seater (£118) has room for eight cases, which is useful for two families sharing a car or a group with sports equipment.
Meeting your driver
Your driver waits for you inside the arrivals hall at the North or South Terminal, holding a name board. We follow your flight number, and you have one hour of free waiting after the flight lands. Our flight delays and waiting time page explains what happens if the delay runs longer.
You can check your flight and terminal on Gatwick’s official flight information page.
Arriving at the North or South Terminal
Our fare is the same from both terminals. British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Jet2 arrive at the South Terminal; Emirates, Qatar Airways and other long-haul airlines at the North Terminal; easyJet at both. If you are unsure, your booking confirmation says which. The free inter-terminal shuttle takes about two minutes if you need to switch.
The drive north
The route follows the M23 and A23 north through Coulsdon and Purley into Croydon. The A23 through Purley can be slow at rush hour, which is one reason a fixed fare matters: you pay the same whatever the traffic.
Going back to Gatwick
The outbound trip is the same fixed fare. Your driver waits 10 minutes free at the door, so have bags ready. For a flight before 7am, the roads are clear and you can cut the buffer; for a Friday afternoon departure, allow extra time on the A23.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Croydon?
£69 in a saloon, £79 in an estate and £91 in a people carrier.
Is the fare different at night?
No. It is a fixed route price at any time.
How far is Croydon from Gatwick?
About 19 miles to East Croydon.
Travelling to Gatwick from Croydon? See Croydon to Gatwick taxi. Landing at Heathrow? See Heathrow to Croydon taxi.