Heathrow to Gatwick Private Transfers, in Both Directions

Your options between Heathrow and Gatwick

Heathrow and Gatwick sit on opposite sides of London, with no direct rail connection between them. Whether you are connecting between flights or repositioning for a departure from the other airport, there are three ways to make the journey.

• Private transfer. A direct journey from the arrivals hall of one airport to the terminal door of the other. No train changes and no carrying luggage between platforms, and your fare is confirmed when you book.
• Coach. National Express runs coaches between the two airports. They can cost less, but they use the same M25 and leave at scheduled times.
• Train. There is no direct railway. Travelling by train normally means going through central London and changing services, which is hard work with several suitcases.

App-based rides are priced by demand at the moment you request them. A pre-booked transfer has its fare agreed in advance. If you would call this a car service or an airport-to-airport taxi, it is the same thing: one car, your party only.

Heathrow to Gatwick transfers

Landing at Heathrow and flying on from Gatwick? This is how your pickup works at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5.

• We track your flight, so a delay does not leave you without a driver.
• Your driver enters the car park 30 minutes after you land and waits at the arrivals meeting point of your terminal with your name on a tablet or name board.
• Waiting time is not charged during the first hour after your flight lands. That hour is there for leaving the aircraft, immigration and baggage reclaim.
• The Heathrow car park charge is paid by the passenger. Ask us for the current charges when you request your quote.

Tell us whether you are leaving from Gatwick’s North or South Terminal. It is on your airline’s booking confirmation, and we take you to the right door. More detail in our Heathrow pickup instructions and Heathrow terminal guide.

Gatwick to Heathrow transfers

Landing at Gatwick and flying on from Heathrow? The pickup works the same way at the North and South Terminals.

• We track your flight, so a delay does not leave you without a driver.
• Your driver enters the car park 30 minutes after you land and waits at the arrivals meeting point of your terminal, North or South, with your name on a tablet or name board.
• Waiting time is not charged during the first hour after your flight lands. That hour is there for leaving the aircraft, immigration and baggage reclaim.
• The Gatwick car park charge is paid by the passenger. Ask us for the current charges when you request your quote.

Tell us your Heathrow terminal, 2, 3, 4 or 5, so that your driver drops you at the right one. See our Gatwick pickup instructions for both terminals.

How far is Heathrow from Gatwick?

Heathrow is west of central London, in Hillingdon. Gatwick is south of London, in West Sussex. Journey distance varies depending on the Heathrow terminal, Gatwick terminal and route taken. The usual road route uses the M25 and the M23.

Journey times between Heathrow and Gatwick

The M25 is one of the busiest motorways in the UK, so journey times vary a great deal with the day and the hour. The figures below are typical ranges for guidance only. They are not guaranteed journey times.

If the transfer is part of a connecting journey, allow enough time for immigration, baggage collection, the road journey, check-in, bag drop, security and reaching your departure gate.

How much time should you allow between flights?

It depends on whether you need to collect checked luggage, check in again, travel with children or need assistance. The times below are general guidance to help you plan. They are not a guarantee that you will make a connection, which also depends on your airline’s check-in and bag-drop deadlines, on immigration and baggage reclaim on the day, and on the traffic.

• Checked luggage: we suggest at least 3 hours 30 minutes between landing at Heathrow and departing from Gatwick.
• Hand luggage only and already checked in: we suggest at least 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Families or passengers who need assistance: add another 30 to 45 minutes.
• Long-haul departure: allow additional time for security and boarding.

The same thinking applies from Gatwick to Heathrow. Give us your arrival time and your departure time when you request your quote, and we will help you judge whether the connection is realistic. Your airline’s own check-in deadlines always come first, and D&J cannot guarantee that you will make a connecting flight. If your two flights are on separate tickets, check your airlines’ rules before relying on a tight connection.

Luggage, families and groups

Tell us how many passengers are travelling and how many large cases and hand luggage items you have, and we will recommend a vehicle that fits your party. Our Minivan carries up to 8 passengers and 8 large suitcases.

Travelling with children? Baby, child and booster seats can be requested when you book: see our guide to free child car seats on airport transfers. For larger parties, see Gatwick minibus and 8-seater transfers.

Executive cars between the airports

For business travel, or a more comfortable transfer after a long flight, ask for one of our executive categories. The Executive Saloon category includes the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series, and the Executive MPV category includes the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. More on our Gatwick chauffeur service page.

Heathrow and Gatwick terminals

Heathrow has four passenger terminals: Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Gatwick has two, North and South, connected by a free shuttle. Always confirm your departure terminal before you travel, because some airlines use different terminals for different routes.

How your booking works

1. Enter your arrival airport as the pickup and your departure airport as the destination in the booking form, with the date, time, passengers and luggage. You can also send the same details, with both flight numbers, on WhatsApp.
2. The form shows your fixed fare for the vehicle you choose. If it cannot price your journey, D&J quotes you directly.
3. Once you accept the price, we confirm your booking. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the fare.

You can pay by cash or card to the driver, by bank transfer, or online by card. Online card payments are processed by Stripe and carry a 2% card processing fee.

Other airport and port connections

For journeys that start or end in London, see our pages for Heathrow Airport transfers and Gatwick Airport transfers.

We also drive between Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, and from Gatwick to hotels and homes across London: see Gatwick to London taxi and private transfers. Joining a cruise? See our transfers from Heathrow to Southampton and Gatwick to Southampton.