A taxi from Godalming to Gatwick costs £94.15 in a saloon to the South Terminal and £99.80 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 Godalming is priced on distance and comes out within a few pounds of the same.
Godalming sits on the River Wey just south of Guildford, about 30 miles from Gatwick. The airport is close enough for an easy run by car, but awkward by train, which means at least one change and often a wait at Guildford. A fixed-fare taxi from your door takes around 50 minutes to an hour, and the price is agreed before you travel.
Godalming to Gatwick Taxi Prices
Live fares from the OTS Taxi booking system, per vehicle, not per person.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Godalming → Gatwick South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £94.15 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £106.53 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £126.07 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | £125.46 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | £166.92 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | £172.40 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | from £288 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | from £344 |
North or South Terminal
| Terminal | Saloon fare |
|---|---|
| Gatwick South Terminal | £94.15 |
| Gatwick North Terminal | £99.80 |
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 | £94.15 | £31.38 |
| 4 people | Estate | £106.53 | £26.63 |
| 6 people | People carrier | £125.46 | £20.91 |
| 8 people | 8-seater minivan | £166.92 | £20.87 |
Book your return from Gatwick at the same time and the return leg is 5% off, about £183.59 for a saloon there and back.
The Drive From Godalming to Gatwick
There are two main routes from Godalming, and your driver will pick whichever is clearer on the day. The first heads up through Guildford to the A3, joins the M25 at junction 10 and runs anticlockwise to junction 7 and the M23 spur. The second goes cross-country: the A281 and A248 towards Shere, then the A25 through Dorking and on via Reigate to the airport. Both take roughly 50 minutes to an hour at quiet times. Guildford town centre and the A3 into Guildford are the usual pinch points in the morning rush.
Planning an Early Flight
Airlines usually ask you to arrive two hours before short-haul flights and three before long-haul. From Godalming we’d suggest these pickup times:
| Flight time | Suggested pickup in Godalming |
|---|---|
| 6:00am short-haul | 2:50am to 3:00am |
| 8:30am short-haul | 5:15am (traffic building) |
| 10:30am long-haul | 6:15am |
| 2:30pm short-haul | 11:15am to 11:30am |
Taxi or Train?
Godalming and Farncombe stations are on the line between Portsmouth and London Waterloo. To reach Gatwick by train, you’d go to Guildford and change for the Great Western Railway service that runs via Dorking and Redhill to the airport. It takes about an hour and 10 minutes when connections line up, but the Gatwick service from Guildford runs roughly hourly, so a delay can mean a long wait. The first trains of the day are too late for most early departures.
Godalming Pickups
We collect from anywhere in Godalming: the town centre and High Street, the roads up towards Charterhouse, Farncombe, and the lanes out towards Busbridge and Hambledon. For homes down a private track or with no clear house number, add directions in the booking notes. Parents travelling to and from Charterhouse for the start and end of term, and for overseas pupils’ flights, are welcome to book; tell us the pupil’s name and flight details in the notes.
Leaving the Car at Home
From Godalming, driving yourself and parking at Gatwick for a fortnight can cost as much as a return taxi once fuel is counted, and there’s still the shuttle bus between car park and terminal. A taxi picks you up at the door and brings you home again.
Areas Around Godalming We Cover
Our fixed fares to Gatwick also cover Farncombe, Milford, Witley, Busbridge, Bramley, Shackleford, Elstead and Hambledon. Enter your full address in the booking form for the price from your door.
Visitors staying in the Surrey Hills before or after a trip, at hotels and holiday cottages around Godalming, Hascombe and Chiddingfold, can book in the same way: just give the property’s address and your flight details.
Gatwick or Heathrow From Godalming?
From Godalming, Heathrow is about 30 miles away via the A3 and M25, roughly the same as Gatwick, so the choice depends on your flight. Heathrow handles most long-haul British Airways and Virgin flights; Gatwick is the home of easyJet’s biggest UK base and many TUI, Jet2 and European routes. We run fixed fares to both airports.
Coming Home: Gatwick to Godalming
For the trip home, give us your flight number and terminal. The drive home to Godalming usually takes 50 minutes to an hour. 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 £94.15 to the South Terminal.
- Four people or extra luggage: estate at £106.53, or £26.63 each.
- Five or six people: people carrier at £125.46, or £20.91 each.
- Up to eight: 8-seater minivan at £166.92.
- Business trips: the Executive car at £126.07.
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 collect someone in Guildford or Bramley on the way, add an extra stop when booking and it will be 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.
What’s Included in the Fare
The price you see covers the whole journey for the vehicle, including any airport fees shown in your quote. On airport pickups it also includes flight tracking and the first hour of waiting after landing. There are no extra charges for luggage that fits the vehicle you booked, and no surge pricing at busy times.
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?
A fixed price agreed before you travel, drivers who know both routes from Godalming to the airport, flight tracking and an hour of free waiting on your return, and nothing to pay online.
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Godalming to Gatwick Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Godalming to Gatwick?
£94.15 in a saloon to the South Terminal and £99.80 to the North Terminal, for up to three people with Onward Travel Solutions.
How long does it take from Godalming to Gatwick?
About 50 minutes to an hour at quiet times.
How far is Godalming from Gatwick?
About 30 miles by road.
Is there a direct train from Godalming to Gatwick?
No. You change at Guildford, and it takes around an hour and 10 minutes.
Can you take Charterhouse pupils to Gatwick?
Yes. Give the pupil’s name and flight details in the booking notes.
Do you cover Farncombe and Milford?
Yes, at fixed fares. Enter your address to see the price.
Book Your Godalming to Gatwick Taxi
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