Knightsbridge is home to some of London’s best-known hotels, department stores and embassies, and many visitors head straight there after landing at Gatwick. Our Gatwick to Knightsbridge taxi meets you in arrivals, loads your luggage and takes you directly to your hotel, apartment or home in SW1, SW3 or SW7, for a fixed price.
Every Onward Travel Solutions booking is quoted as a fixed price for the whole vehicle, so the fare you see when you book is the fare you pay, whatever the traffic does on the day. Enter your pickup and drop-off in the form above to see your price in seconds.
The Gatwick to Knightsbridge Journey
The route runs north up the M23 and A23 through Purley, Streatham and Brixton, crosses the Thames at Vauxhall Bridge or Chelsea Bridge and reaches Knightsbridge via Sloane Street or Grosvenor Place. South London traffic sets the timing: late-night arrivals often take an hour, while a weekday afternoon can take an hour and a half.
We check the roads before the pickup and adjust the route if there are closures or long delays, so the time estimate stays realistic. Journey time after landing depends on how quickly you clear passport control and collect bags; your driver tracks the flight and waits, so there is no rush.
- Distance: about 29 miles
- Typical journey time: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
- Main roads: M23, A23 and Chelsea or Vauxhall Bridge
- Airport: Gatwick Airport (North and South Terminals)
Why Book a Fixed-Price Gatwick to Knightsbridge Taxi
Knightsbridge guests often travel with plenty of luggage and value a calm, private journey after a flight. We offer saloons, executive cars and people carriers, and drivers are used to hotel forecourts, doormen and one-way streets in the area. For a business traveller, it means working or resting on the way rather than navigating two train stations.
- Fixed fare: agreed at booking, for the whole vehicle.
- Flight tracking: we watch your flight and adjust the pickup if it lands early or late.
- Free waiting time: included after landing, so there is no rush through arrivals.
- Licensed drivers: private hire licensed, DBS checked and experienced on airport runs.
- Door to door: no changes, no lifting cases on and off trains.
Meeting Your Driver at Gatwick Airport
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal with a name board, and the car is parked in the short-stay car park a few minutes’ walk away. If your bags are delayed or immigration is slow, send a message and the driver will wait. You will get the driver’s name and number before you land.
For terminal information, parking and live flight updates, see the official Gatwick Airport website. For everything we offer at this airport, see our main Gatwick Airport taxi page.
Vehicle Options
Choose the car by passengers and luggage, not just head count. A family of four with large cases is usually more comfortable in an estate or people carrier than a saloon.
Saloon
Up to 3 passengers with 2 large cases and 2 cabin bags. A comfortable, economical choice for couples and solo travellers.
Estate
Up to 3 passengers with 3 large cases. Useful when you have more luggage than a saloon boot takes.
Executive
A premium saloon for up to 3 passengers, popular for business travel and special occasions.
People Carrier
Up to 5 or 6 passengers with luggage, ideal for families and small groups.
8-Seater Minivan and Minibus
For larger groups of up to 8 passengers, with bigger minibuses available for 12 or 16. Luggage space depends on passenger numbers, so give us both when you book.
Typical Fares by Vehicle Class
Prices depend on the exact addresses, date and time, so the booking form gives the precise figure. As a guide to how the classes compare on this route:
| Vehicle | Passengers | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 1-3 | £ |
| Estate | 1-3 | £+ |
| Executive | 1-3 | ££ |
| People Carrier | 4-6 | ££ |
| 8-Seater Minivan | 7-8 | £££ |
| Minibus (12-16) | 9-16 | ££££ |
Taxi vs Train vs Driving Yourself
The Gatwick Express takes about 30 minutes to Victoria, which is close to Knightsbridge. From Victoria you would need a short taxi or two stops on the Tube with a change. Door to door that is around an hour, which is similar to the car off-peak but with more lifting and walking. For groups, the car is usually better value.
| Pre-booked taxi | Train or coach | Driving yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door to door | Yes | No | Yes, plus parking transfer |
| Luggage handling | Driver helps | You carry it | You carry it |
| Early or late flights | Any time | Limited by timetables | Any time |
| Cost for a group | One fixed price | Per person | Fuel plus parking |
Booking in Advance
We recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead, and earlier in peak holiday weeks when larger vehicles go quickly. If you need a car sooner, call us and we will do our best. Give us your flight number and we handle the rest, including delays.
Tips for a Smooth Arrival
- Give us your flight number: it lets us track the flight and time the pickup to the real landing.
- Switch your phone on after landing: the driver will message you, and you can let them know when you are through baggage reclaim.
- Look for your name board: the driver waits in the arrivals hall, not outside.
- Delayed bags? Tell the driver. Waiting while you fill in a lost baggage report is part of the service.
- Extra stops: if you want to stop on the way to Knightsbridge, add it when you book.
Drop-Off Areas Around Knightsbridge
We drop at hotels along Knightsbridge, Sloane Street and Hyde Park Corner, at apartments around Brompton Road, Beauchamp Place and Montpelier Square, and at homes in Belgravia, Chelsea and South Kensington. Tell us the building name, and the driver will pull in at the right entrance.
We cover Knightsbridge, Brompton Road, Sloane Street, Belgravia, Chelsea, South Kensington, Hyde Park Corner, Kensington, and anywhere nearby. If your address is outside these areas, the booking form will still quote it.
Accessibility and Special Requests
If a passenger uses a folding wheelchair or walking frame, tell us when you book and we will send a vehicle with enough boot space, and the driver will help with loading. We can also arrange child seats on request, extra stops and space for bikes, golf clubs or skis. Please note we do not currently operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles with ramps.
Business and Group Travel
Business customers can pay on account with monthly invoices. For group trips, a single minibus keeps everyone together and costs less than splitting into several taxis. See our corporate accounts page for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a taxi from Gatwick to Knightsbridge take?
Usually 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic and the time of day. The clock starts when you meet your driver.
How far is Gatwick from Knightsbridge?
Around about 29 miles by road, mainly on the M23, A23 and Chelsea or Vauxhall Bridge.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. The price is agreed when you book and covers the whole vehicle, including luggage. It does not change with traffic or delays.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight, so the driver arrives for the real landing time. Free waiting time after landing is included.
Can I book a child seat?
Yes, child seats are available on request. Add them when you book, with the children’s ages, so we send a suitable vehicle.
How much luggage can I bring?
It depends on the vehicle. A saloon takes 2 large cases, an estate 3 and a people carrier about 5. Tell us about bulky items such as golf clubs or bikes.
Can I pay on the day?
Yes. You pay the driver on the day, and business customers can pay on account with monthly invoices.
Do you run early morning and late night journeys?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including bank holidays.
Can you drop us at the entrance of our hotel?
Yes. Our drivers use the hotel forecourt or the nearest safe stopping point, and will help with bags to the door.
Do you have luxury cars for this route?
Choose the Executive class in the booking form for a premium saloon, and ask us about larger executive vehicles for families.