How much is a taxi from Brighton to Gatwick Airport? With Onward Travel Solutions, a saloon from central Brighton is £85.29, with the airport fee included and paid to the driver on the day. We run pre-booked Brighton to Gatwick taxis to both terminals 24 hours a day, including the 3am runs that are hard to get on the day. Enter your address in the form above for an instant price.
Brighton to Gatwick Airport Taxi Prices
Live one-way quotes from our booking system, taken on 10 October 2026 for a weekday daytime pickup. Each includes the £5 airport parking and drop-off fee.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £85.29 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £96.58 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £113.77 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | £113.89 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | £151.54 |
The fare is worked out from the actual driving route (about 29 miles) and journey time. You see the full breakdown before you confirm, and the price you confirm is the price you pay. Book your return at the same time and the return leg is 5% cheaper.
The Journey from Brighton to Gatwick
Brighton to Gatwick is about 29 miles, almost all of it on the A23 and M23. Outside rush hour the drive usually takes 40 to 50 minutes. Allow longer on Friday afternoons and summer weekends, when the A23 is busy in both directions.
The train from Brighton to Gatwick is direct and cheaper for one person travelling light. A taxi from Brighton to Gatwick Airport makes more sense for families and groups, for heavy luggage, for very early flights before the first trains, and if you live away from the station in Hove, Patcham, Rottingdean or Saltdean.
Taxi from Hove to Gatwick
Pickups in Hove cost about the same as central Brighton, since the route out joins the A23 either way. Enter your Hove postcode in the booking form for an exact price. For a premium car, choose the executive saloon; it is our chauffeur-style option for business trips from Brighton to Gatwick.
Booking Your Brighton Airport Taxi
- Book online in a couple of minutes using the form at the top of the page. You see every vehicle and its price before you choose.
- Pay the driver on the day. Nothing is taken online.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking.
- Flight tracking and one hour of free waiting after landing on airport pickups.
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Brighton to Gatwick Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Brighton to Gatwick Airport?
A saloon is £85.29 from our live booking system, an estate £96.58, a people carrier £113.89 and an 8-seater £151.54. The £5 airport fee is included.
How long is a taxi from Brighton to Gatwick?
Usually 40 to 50 minutes for the 29-mile trip, longer at rush hour.
Is the Brighton to Gatwick taxi price fixed?
Yes. The price you confirm when you book is the price you pay, and it includes the £5 airport fee.
Do you do Gatwick to Brighton taxis?
Yes. We track your flight and the driver waits for up to an hour after landing at no charge.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver on the day. Nothing is taken online, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup.
What if my flight is delayed?
Add your flight number when you book. We track it, and you get one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands.