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Airport transfers · Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is the UK's second-busiest airport, sitting around 25 miles southeast of Woking on the Surrey and West Sussex border. It has been handling commercial flights since 1933 and today operates through two separate terminals — North and South — linked by a free automated shuttle transit that most passengers barely notice while it's carrying them between buildings. Gatwick carries everything from short easyJet hops to long-haul leisure routes, which means our drivers deal with a wide range of passenger types, from a solo business traveller with hand luggage only to a family of five with a full set of holiday cases. XLNC Cars runs this route regularly, so we know both terminals and both car park systems well.
North Terminal and South Terminal at Gatwick are physically separate buildings connected by the shuttle transit, and getting dropped at the wrong one means an extra walk or a transit ride with your bags before you even reach check-in. Because we book against your airline and flight number, our drivers already know which terminal your flight departs from and take you straight to the matching forecourt, rather than defaulting to whichever terminal is more familiar.
Gatwick's route network runs from short European city breaks through to long-haul leisure destinations, and its passenger mix reflects that — quick weekend trips sit alongside two-week family holidays with a full set of luggage. Our fleet covers both ends comfortably, from the standard saloon for a light business trip to the minibus for a larger family or group heading off together, with enough luggage space that nobody's case gets left behind.
A lot of Gatwick's leisure traffic departs early in the morning to make the most of a holiday, which often means a 3am or 4am pickup from Woking or the surrounding villages. We track your flight regardless of the hour, so an early departure gets exactly the same attention as a mid-afternoon one, and a delayed return landing late at night adjusts your pickup automatically rather than leaving you waiting at an empty arrivals hall.
The roads down to Gatwick via the A217 and M23 can vary a lot depending on the time of day, so we agree a single fixed price for your journey at the point of booking. That figure holds regardless of how the traffic behaves on the day, and it covers reasonable waiting time if your flight is delayed — nothing extra gets added once you're in the car.
Beyond the everyday holiday and business run, Gatwick is also one of our regular routes for wedding parties travelling on to a honeymoon straight after the reception, and for larger groups heading off together for a stag, hen or family celebration. Because North and South Terminal are a fair walk apart, we plan multi-vehicle group bookings around the correct terminal from the outset, so everyone in the party arrives at the right building rather than being split across a shuttle transit journey with wedding luggage in tow. It's a small detail, but it saves a lot of stress on a day that's already busy enough.
Gatwick is roughly 25 miles from Woking, with transfers usually taking 40 to 50 minutes via the A217 and M23 depending on traffic.
Journeys
Every area we cover, with the real road distance and typical journey time to Gatwick Airport. Nearest first.
| Collecting from | Distance | Typical time | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking | 15 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Oxshott | 24 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Esher | 26 miles | 40–55 minutes | View → |
| Cranleigh | 27 miles | 45–65 minutes | View → |
| Cobham | 30 miles | 35–50 minutes | View → |
| Ripley | 30 miles | 40–55 minutes | View → |
| Byfleet | 31 miles | 40–55 minutes | View → |
| Weybridge | 33 miles | 45–60 minutes | View → |
| Chertsey | 34 miles | 45–60 minutes | View → |
| Guildford | 36 miles | 45–65 minutes | View → |
| Woking | 37 miles | 50–65 minutes | View → |
| Haslemere | 38 miles | 60–75 minutes | View → |
| Chobham | 38 miles | 50–75 minutes | View → |
| Knaphill | 39 miles | 50–70 minutes | View → |
| Brookwood | 40 miles | 55–75 minutes | View → |
| Godalming | 43 miles | 55–80 minutes | View → |
| Farnham | 46 miles | 55–80 minutes | View → |
| Camberley | 46 miles | 60–80 minutes | View → |
On the road
The fleet
Comfortable, reliable everyday travel for up to 3 passengers.
Premium business travel with extra legroom and a polished finish.
Top-tier luxury for special occasions, red-carpet arrivals and VIP guests.
Spacious group travel for up to 8 passengers with luggage.
In their words
“Booked a chauffeur for an early airport run and the car was outside five minutes before pickup. Smooth, quiet journey and the driver knew the fastest route around the roadworks.”
“We use XLNC Cars for client visits regularly. The vehicles are always spotless and the drivers are properly turned out — it reflects well on us, not just them.”
“Hired the VIP car for a wedding and it made the whole day feel special. Punctual, professional, and the driver waited patiently through the photos.”
Good to know
Gatwick is roughly 25 miles from Woking, and transfers typically take 40 to 50 minutes via the A217 and M23, though we allow extra time during peak traffic periods.
The fare depends on your pickup location, the terminal you need and the vehicle you choose. We quote a fixed price before you book, so there's nothing to work out on the day.
Yes, for both North and South Terminal arrivals your driver waits inside the terminal with a name board, so you can head straight to the car rather than searching a car park.
Yes — early starts are one of the most common Gatwick bookings we take. A 3am or 4am pickup gets the same fixed price and same driver standard as any other time of day.
Yes, we regularly arrange multi-vehicle bookings for wedding parties and groups, and we make sure everyone is routed to the correct terminal together rather than split up along the way.
Just give us your flight number when you book and we'll confirm the correct terminal for you, so you don't need to work it out yourself before travelling.