Taxi Transfer from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport

Carrot Cars provides pre-booked, fixed fare private transfers from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport from £137.82, with the airport drop-off charge already included. Your driver collects you from the address you give, at the time you choose, and takes you straight to your departure terminal, North or South, so the whole trip is one door-to-door journey with your luggage staying in the vehicle throughout. We run the route every day of the year, including bank holidays and early-morning departures, and cover the return from Gatwick back to Victoria just as readily. If you are still weighing up the train or the coach, this page compares those options too, so you can see how a private transfer measures up before you book.

How do you get from Victoria to Gatwick?
The most direct way is a pre-booked transfer. Carrot Cars offers a door-to-door service to both terminals from £137.82, at any hour, which suits groups, families with young children, early or late departures, and anyone who would rather not cross a busy station with their luggage. If you are travelling light, Victoria also has a direct train: the Gatwick Express runs non-stop in about 31 minutes, and Southern runs direct too, both quick and good value for one or two people.

Book your Victoria to Gatwick transfer from £137.82

What Sets a Carrot Cars Transfer Apart

According to Trustpilot, Carrot Cars is rated Excellent. Reviewers consistently praise the professionalism and helpfulness of drivers, who frequently arrive early and ensure a smooth journey. Clean, comfortable vehicles and careful, safe driving are highlighted throughout. For a journey with a flight at the end of it, that kind of consistency is what our pre-booked transfer is designed to deliver.

Every Carrot Cars booking from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport includes:

• A fixed fare, confirmed when you book and unchanged on arrival
• The Gatwick drop-off charge, already in the quoted price
• A direct run to either terminal, North or South, with no inter-terminal shuttle needed
• A professional, licensed driver and a clean, comfortable vehicle

We also take care of the details that matter on an airport run. If you are travelling with young children, child car seats are available on request: give us your child’s age when you book and the right seat is fitted before your driver sets off. Your driver also keeps an eye on your departure time through the day, so if your schedule changes, your pickup time changes with it. Our fleet ranges from standard saloons to larger vehicles suited for groups with substantial luggage. We run at any hour and every day of the year, bank holidays included, with your fare and vehicle reserved in advance. A transfer also avoids the engineering works and service changes that so often disrupt the rail lines out of London.

Trains from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport

Passengers looking for a train from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport have two direct options. The Gatwick Express, now operated by Greater Thameslink Railway following its transfer in May 2026, runs non-stop and takes approximately 31 minutes, with departures every 15 to 30 minutes. Anytime fares are £21.50 per adult single. Advance fares from £12.50 are available through the Thameslink booking site.

Southern Rail also operates direct services on the London Victoria Station to Gatwick route. Journey times are between 31 and 45 minutes. Fares are generally lower than the Gatwick Express. With a contactless card, the Southern off-peak fare is £10.10. The peak fare is £18.40, applying Monday to Friday between 06:30 and 09:30 and between 16:00 and 19:00.

Both services arrive at Gatwick South Terminal. Passengers flying from North Terminal will need the inter-terminal shuttle on arrival.

Gatwick North or South Terminal: Which One Is Yours?

Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, separated by the runway and linked by a free inter-terminal shuttle. The shuttle itself takes two to three minutes, though it is worth allowing ten to fifteen minutes end to end once you include the walk to the platform and any wait.

One detail matters before you travel by rail: the train from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport arrives only at South Terminal, so if you are flying from North Terminal you will need the shuttle after you arrive. Book a Victoria Rail Station to Gatwick Airport transfer with Carrot Cars instead and your driver goes straight to whichever terminal you need, with no shuttle involved.

Terminal	Airlines
North Terminal	EasyJet, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, WestJet, TUI (TOM flights)
South Terminal	British Airways, Norwegian, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Vueling, TAP Air Portugal, TUI (BY flights), Jet2

The list above shows a selection of major airlines only. For the full, up-to-date list, see the Gatwick Airport airlines and terminals page.

EasyJet passengers: since 29 March 2026, EasyJet flies exclusively from North Terminal at Gatwick. If you are on an EasyJet flight, your terminal is North Terminal. Always check your boarding pass before travelling, as terminal allocations can change.

Victoria Bus Station to Gatwick

National Express coaches run from Victoria Bus Station to Gatwick throughout the day, serving both North and South Terminals. Fares start from around £6, which makes the coach the lowest-priced option on this route, and the journey usually takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. Coaches leave Victoria Coach Station on a fixed timetable, so it is a practical choice when cost is the priority and the schedule suits you. A Carrot Cars transfer, by contrast, leaves from your door at a time you choose, runs at any hour, takes you straight to your terminal, and has its fare confirmed before you travel.

Book Your Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport Transfer

Book online in a few minutes. Enter your pickup address, confirm your terminal and provide your flight details. The fare is confirmed before you complete the booking. We ask for a minimum of three hours’ notice, and for an early flight it is worth booking the day before. Carrot Cars also covers the return journey from Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a direct train from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport?

Yes. Both the Gatwick Express and Southern Rail serve the route without changes. The train from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport takes about 31 minutes non-stop on the Gatwick Express; Southern Rail is a little slower but cheaper. Both arrive at South Terminal, so North Terminal passengers need the free shuttle on arrival.

How much does a Carrot Cars transfer from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport cost?

Fares start from £137.82. The price is confirmed when you book and includes the Gatwick drop-off charge, with nothing added on arrival. For groups sharing the cost, the per-person price becomes considerably more competitive against rail.

Which terminal does EasyJet use at Gatwick?

Since 29 March 2026, EasyJet flies exclusively from North Terminal. If you are on an EasyJet flight, your terminal is North Terminal. Always confirm on your boarding pass before travel, as terminal allocations can change.

How do I get to Gatwick North Terminal from Victoria Station?

Book a Carrot Cars transfer and confirm North Terminal, and your driver takes you there directly. By train, both the Gatwick Express and Southern Rail arrive at South Terminal, so allow ten to fifteen minutes for the shuttle across. Airlines at North Terminal include EasyJet, Emirates, WestJet and TUI.

How do I get to Gatwick South Terminal from Victoria Station?

Book a Carrot Cars transfer and confirm South Terminal, and your driver takes you there directly. By train, both the Gatwick Express and Southern Rail arrive straight into South Terminal, which makes it the simpler destination for rail passengers. Airlines here include British Airways, Wizz Air, Vueling, TAP Air Portugal, TUI and Jet2.

How long does the journey from Victoria Station to Gatwick take?

Option	Journey time
Carrot Cars private transfer	50 to 75 minutes
Gatwick Express (non-stop)	about 31 minutes
Southern Rail (direct)	31 to 45 minutes
National Express coach	60 to 90 minutes

Private transfer times vary with traffic. The route covers roughly 27 to 28 miles, usually via the A23 or M23.

Is a private transfer worth it when the Gatwick Express is so fast?

The Gatwick Express is fast, but it runs station to station and only serves South Terminal. A Carrot Cars transfer collects you from your door and takes you to either terminal. For two or more sharing one fare on the London Victoria Station to Gatwick route, the per-head cost is competitive too. And for families or anyone flying from North Terminal, your driver goes straight to the right terminal door, with no barriers, platforms or shuttle to manage.

Is the Gatwick Express the same as Southern Rail?

No. Both serve the same route but are run by different operators. The Gatwick Express, now run by Greater Thameslink Railway, is non-stop from Victoria to Gatwick in 31 minutes, with fares from £21.50. Southern Rail makes intermediate stops and takes a little longer, but fares are lower, especially off-peak. Both arrive at South Terminal.

Journey times, fares and terminal information are sourced from the Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern Rail, National Express and Gatwick Airport official websites. All figures were accurate at the time of publication (June 2026) and are subject to change. Always verify current fares and schedules with the relevant operator before travel.

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