Gatwick to Heathrow Transfer

The Gatwick to Heathrow transfer is one of the busiest inter-airport journeys in the UK. Thousands of passengers cross between London's two largest airports every week — many connecting between flights booked on separate tickets, some repositioning for a cruise from Southampton or Dover, others simply switching airline or airport. There is no direct train between the two airports, and the National Express coach is timetabled at 90 minutes or more before traffic, so a fixed-price private car has become the natural choice for anyone travelling with luggage, on a tight connection, or as a group.

BA Transfer runs this route 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We collect from both Gatwick terminals — North and South — and drop at any Heathrow terminal (2, 3, 4 or 5), with no surcharge for the terminal you need. Your driver tracks your inbound flight in real time and adjusts the pickup automatically if you land early or late, so a delayed arrival never means a missed car or an extra charge.

How long does the Gatwick to Heathrow journey take?

The drive is around 46 miles (74 km) and typically takes about 70 minutes via the M25 clockwise. Traffic between the Gatwick junctions and the M4/M25 interchange near Heathrow can add time at peak periods, so if you are connecting to an onward flight we build in a sensible buffer — and recommend you do too. See the connection guidance below.

Fixed prices — what's included

Every Gatwick to Heathrow fare is fixed and confirmed when you book. There is no meter, no per-bag charge and no terminal surcharge. Prices start from £95 for a saloon, with larger vehicles available:

• Saloon — up to 3 passengers and 2 large cases, from £95
• Estate — extra luggage space, from £105
• MPV — up to 6–7 passengers, from £122
• Executive — Mercedes E-Class or similar, from £143
• 8-seater — large group or lots of luggage, from £143

Each booking includes live flight tracking, free waiting time, meet-and-greet at arrivals, and all tolls and fees. What you see at checkout is what you pay.

Connecting between flights — how much time to allow

If your Gatwick and Heathrow flights are on separate tickets (a self-transfer), you are responsible for collecting your bags at Gatwick, travelling to Heathrow and checking in again. Allow time for the 70-minute drive plus bag reclaim at Gatwick and check-in, bag drop and security at Heathrow — most airlines close bag drop 60 minutes before departure, and long-haul carriers often earlier. As a rule of thumb, allow at least 5–6 hours between landing at Gatwick and your onward departure from Heathrow for international connections, and more during the morning peak. If your bags are through-checked to your final destination you will still need to clear UK immigration if you are entering the country.

Terminals we cover

Pickup from Gatwick North Terminal or Gatwick South Terminal — just tell us which one when you book. Drop-off at Heathrow Terminal 2 (the Queen's Terminal), Terminal 3, Terminal 4 or Terminal 5. If you are not sure which Heathrow terminal your airline uses, our Heathrow terminal guide lists every airline, and the Gatwick terminal guide does the same for your arrival.

Vehicles, luggage and child seats

Travelling with extra bags, sports equipment or a pushchair? Choose an estate or MPV so everything fits comfortably, or our 8-seater for groups of up to eight. Child seats are available — free on our MPV vehicles and £10 each on an estate; they can't be fitted to a saloon or executive car, so for two or more seats we will recommend an MPV. Just add the number of seats when you book.

Why travellers choose BA Transfer for the Gatwick–Heathrow route

• One fixed price, agreed up front — no meter and no surge pricing
• Flight tracking on every booking, with free waiting if you land late
• Professional, licensed drivers who know the M25 and both airports
• 24/7 cover, including early-morning and overnight connections
• Meet-and-greet and help with your luggage at arrivals

Ready to book? Get an instant fixed-price quote — it takes under a minute and you can pay securely online.