Airport transfer
Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Door-to-terminal executive transfer from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport, with a professional driver and a fixed price agreed before you travel.
- 224 miles
- 3 hr 59 min
- Saloon from £386
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Most journeys from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport take around 3 hr 59 min and cover roughly 224 miles. Your driver collects you from home, a hotel or the office and drops you at the terminal, so there is no airport parking to find and no luggage to haul across a car park.
Road distance and journey time checked August 2026. Prices last verified 20th of October, 2026.
- Fixed priceconfirmed before you pay
- Door to terminalcollected from your address
- Flight numberadded to your booking
- Saloon, MPV or minibusup to 8 passengers
- 7 days a weekday and night, by pre-booking
Prices by vehicle
| Vehicle | One way, day | One way, night | Return, day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive saloon up to 4 passengers, normal boot | £386 | £410 | £772 |
| Executive MPV 5 or 6 passengers, small boot | £513 | £545 | £1,026 |
| Executive minibus 7 or 8 passengers, large boot | £568 | £604 | £1,136 |
Indicative “from” prices for a one-way journey, calculated with the Apex fare calculator for a weekday 12:00 start (day) and a 22:00 start (night, 21:00–06:00). The exact addresses, date, waiting time, parking and extras can change the final price, which is always confirmed before you pay. A return is two journeys, each priced for its own date and time.
Time needed
- Driving time is about 3 hr 59 min; allow extra at peak times and in summer.
- For a 07:00 flight, a collection at about 00:20.
- For a 12:00 flight, a collection at about 05:20.
- For an 18:00 flight, a collection at about 11:20.
Suggested times include two hours at the airport before departure plus a traffic margin. Check your airline’s own check-in deadline.
Confirm the airline, terminal or meeting point and allow an appropriate check-in and traffic buffer.
Popular Plymouth pick-ups
| From | Distance | Journey time | Saloon from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Railway Station | 225 miles | 4 hr 9 min | £419 |
| Derriford Hospital | 225 miles | 4 hr 7 min | £391 |
| Royal William Yard | 225 miles | 4 hr 7 min | £419 |
| Plymouth Ferry Terminal | 225 miles | 4 hr 7 min | £419 |
| University of Plymouth | 225 miles | 4 hr 9 min | £388 |
| Barbican | 224 miles | 4 hr 4 min | £417 |
To Gatwick Airport from towns around Plymouth
| From | Distance | Journey time | Saloon from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 228 miles | 4 hr 3 min | £396 |
| Torpoint | 229 miles | 4 hr 30 min | £402 |
| Plympton | 221 miles | 3 hr 55 min | £381 |
| Plymstock | 222 miles | 3 hr 59 min | £381 |
| Ivybridge | 215 miles | 3 hr 47 min | £376 |
| Tavistock | 251 miles | 4 hr 16 min | £436 |
| Yelverton | 230 miles | 4 hr 10 min | £403 |
| Liskeard | 269 miles | 4 hr 38 min | £473 |
| Looe | 242 miles | 4 hr 34 min | £441 |
| Callington | 263 miles | 4 hr 29 min | £457 |
| Launceston | 226 miles | 4 hr 1 min | £413 |
| Okehampton | 208 miles | 3 hr 41 min | £385 |
| Kingsbridge | 249 miles | 4 hr 20 min | £439 |
| Salcombe | 225 miles | 4 hr 18 min | £414 |
| Totnes | 209 miles | 3 hr 48 min | £382 |
| Dartmouth | 222 miles | 4 hr 12 min | £415 |
| Modbury | 224 miles | 4 hr 9 min | £396 |
| Newton Ferrers | 223 miles | 4 hr 3 min | £389 |
| Wembury | 224 miles | 4 hr 8 min | £390 |
| Bere Alston | 232 miles | 4 hr 14 min | £409 |
| Gunnislake | 228 miles | 4 hr 13 min | £409 |
| Polperro | 247 miles | 4 hr 44 min | £456 |
| Fowey | 258 miles | 4 hr 37 min | £477 |
| Lostwithiel | 253 miles | 4 hr 27 min | £460 |
| Bodmin | 247 miles | 4 hr 18 min | £451 |
| St Austell | 259 miles | 4 hr 38 min | £480 |
| Newton Abbot | 198 miles | 3 hr 32 min | £370 |
| Torquay | 202 miles | 3 hr 48 min | £383 |
| Paignton | 204 miles | 3 hr 54 min | £383 |
| Truro | 272 miles | 5 hr | £521 |
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Questions
How long is the taxi journey from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport?
About 3 hr 59 min for 224 miles by road, without heavy traffic. For a 12:00 flight we would suggest a collection at about 05:20.
How much is a taxi from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport?
An executive saloon starts from £386 one way on a weekday daytime; an MPV starts from £513 and a minibus from £568. Your exact price is shown before you pay.
Can I book a return transfer?
Yes. Add the return when you book; each journey is priced for its own date and time. Add your flight number so the driver can follow your arrival.
How far in advance should I book?
For this journey please book at least 24 hours ahead. Short-notice requests depend on availability, so call 01752 922 121.