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London Heathrow (LHR) -> London Gatwick (LGW)

Private chauffeur Heathrow to Gatwick for inter-airport connections. 80 km, 75-110 min, M25/M23. 3-4h buffer advised. 24/7 service, fixed price.

Departure airport London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Destination London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Estimated distance 80 km
Estimated duration 75-110 min
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About this route

Route overview

LHR -> LGW is the most common inter-airport run in the UK — a long-haul flight into Heathrow (BA, Virgin, Emirates, Qatar) and a connection out of Gatwick (BA short-haul, easyJet, Wizz Air, TUI). 80 km and 75-110 min off-peak, up to 130 min in the afternoon peak (4-7 PM). The route follows the M25 clockwise (the western orbital) to Junction 7, then the M23 south to Gatwick South or North Terminal. The main bottleneck is the M25 between Junction 14 and Junction 7 — congestion is constant in working hours. The service operates 24/7, so we also handle overnight misconnects after a delayed long-haul flight. We recommend a 3-4 hour buffer before a Gatwick departure. The driver pulls up at the correct LHR terminal to your flight number (T2, T3, T4, T5) and delivers you to the specific Gatwick terminal (South or North).

Best for

Most common use cases

  • Connection passengers: a long-haul flight into LHR (BA, Virgin, Emirates) and a short-haul flight out of LGW (easyJet, Wizz, TUI)
  • Misconnects after a delayed long-haul flight — fast transfer to the LGW terminal, 24/7 service
  • Premium passengers who prefer a fixed price and a chauffeur in arrivals to Heathrow Express plus Gatwick Express via London Victoria

Details

Transfer London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

This route is delivered in a premium direct arrival model with strong focus on punctuality, discreet handling and clear operational communication.

The ride from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) (80 km, typically 75-110 min) is planned against live traffic and practical drop-off access conditions.

If needed, the trip can include additional stops, waiting time and a follow-up destination within one booking flow.

Service scope

What this route includes

Before pickup

We confirm trip window, passenger profile and pickup format.

During transfer

Routing is managed against live traffic and client-side timing priority.

At destination

Drop-off is completed at the agreed point, with option to continue the next segment.

Booking

How to prepare this route for booking

  • Preferred pickup time and target arrival window.
  • Passenger count and estimated luggage volume.
  • Any planned stops along the route.
  • Contact details of the trip coordinator.
  • Special requests (child seat, custom pickup point).

Local expertise

Local operational notes

  • Pickup and drop-off points are set for practical access, not generic map placement.
  • ETA is refreshed before dispatch using live traffic conditions.
  • For flights and events, operational contact is maintained until final drop-off.

Related

Related routes from the same airport direction

If you need an alternative destination, here are commonly combined route options.

London Heathrow (LHR) -> London Stansted (STN)

LHR -> STN is the long-haul to European low-cost connection scenario: a flight into Heathrow (BA, Virgin, Emirates, Qatar) and a departure out of Stansted (Ryanair, Jet2, Wizz Air). 78 km and 75-100 min off-peak, up to 130 min in the afternoon peak (4-7 PM). The route follows the M25 anticlockwise (the northern orbital) to Junction 27, then the M11 north to the Stansted terminal. The main bottleneck is the M25 between Junction 15 and Junction 27 — congestion is constant in working hours. The service operates 24/7, so we also handle overnight misconnects after a delayed long-haul. We recommend a 3 hour buffer before a Stansted departure (Ryanair closes bag drop 40 min before flight). The driver pulls up at the correct LHR terminal to your flight number (T2, T3, T4, T5) and delivers you to the Stansted terminal.

Estimated distance 78 km
Estimated duration 75-100 min
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London Heathrow (LHR) -> Wimbledon

Wimbledon is the home of the oldest tennis tournament in the world — the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Centre Court and The Wimbledon Championships at the turn of June and July. The driver pulls up to T2, T3, T4 or T5 based on your flight number and waits in arrivals with a name board. Typical drive times are 40-65 min off-peak, up to 85 min between 4 and 7 PM. During The Championships (late June / early July) the entire Wimbledon Village and the area around Centre Court are under load — we plan routing and timings with a generous buffer. The route follows the M4, then the A205 South Circular to Wimbledon Common or straight into Wimbledon Village. Premium hotels on our drop list include Cannizaro House, Hotel du Vin Wimbledon and Lansdowne House. Wimbledon Common, Strawberry Hill and Richmond Park are next door — a quiet, green corner of London that turns into the global tennis hub for two weeks of the year.

Estimated distance 24-28 km
Estimated duration 40-65 min
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London Heathrow (LHR) -> Greenwich

Royal Greenwich is the UNESCO World Heritage Thames-side district — the Royal Observatory (the prime meridian), the Cutty Sark tea clipper, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and the Old Royal Naval College. The driver pulls up to T2, T3, T4 or T5 based on your flight number and waits in arrivals with a name board. Typical drive times are 70-95 min off-peak, up to 110 min between 4 and 7 PM. The route follows the M4, then the A4, Embankment, Tower Bridge and A2 into Greenwich, or the Blackwall Tunnel from the north side. Premium hotels nearby include The Pilot, InterContinental London – The O2 and discreet riverside guesthouses. Greenwich links quietly to ExCeL London through the Blackwall Tunnel — the choice of premium guests for London Tech Week, World Travel Market or the Defence and Security Equipment International conference.

Estimated distance 35-42 km
Estimated duration 70-95 min
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London Heathrow (LHR) -> London Luton (LTN)

LHR -> LTN is the long-haul to European low-cost connection scenario: a flight into Heathrow (BA, Virgin, Emirates, Qatar) and a departure out of Luton (Wizz Air, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI). 70 km and 65-95 min off-peak, up to 120 min in the afternoon peak (4-7 PM). The route follows the M25 anticlockwise (the northern orbital) to Junction 21, then the M1 north to Junction 10 and the Luton terminal. The main bottlenecks are the M25 between Junction 15 and Junction 21 and the M1 around Junction 6 to 10. The service operates 24/7, so we also handle overnight misconnects after a delayed long-haul. We recommend a 3 hour buffer before a Luton departure. The driver pulls up at the correct LHR terminal to your flight number (T2, T3, T4, T5) and delivers you to the Luton terminal.

Estimated distance 70 km
Estimated duration 65-95 min
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London Heathrow (LHR) -> London City (LCY)

LHR -> LCY is a premium executive connection scenario: a long-haul flight into Heathrow (BA, Virgin, Emirates, Qatar, Cathay Pacific) and a short executive flight out of London City (BA CityFlyer, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper) to European business hubs — Frankfurt, Zurich, Amsterdam, Milan, Edinburgh. 45 km and 55-90 min off-peak, up to 110 min in the afternoon peak (4-7 PM). The preferred route follows the M4, A4, Embankment and A13 into Docklands and the LCY terminal. The northern alternative is M4 → A406 North Circular → A13, decided live by the driver. The service operates 24/7, so we also handle early-morning runs (LCY opens at 5:30 AM for early-bird BA flights to Frankfurt and Zurich). We recommend a 2.5 hour buffer before an LCY departure (LCY has a 20-minute walk from entrance to gate). The driver pulls up at the correct LHR terminal to your flight number (T2, T3, T4, T5) and delivers you to the LCY entrance.

Estimated distance 45 km
Estimated duration 55-90 min
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London Heathrow (LHR) -> Windsor

Windsor sits just 10 km from Heathrow — the closest royal destination to LHR and one of the shortest premium runs in our London catalogue. The driver pulls up to T2, T3, T4 or T5 based on your flight number and waits in arrivals with a name board. Typical drive time is 15-30 min — the route runs west on the M4 to Junction 6, then the A308 into central Royal Windsor. Windsor Castle (the monarch's official residence, open to visitors), St George's Chapel, Eton College and the Royal Ascot racecourse make up the heart of town. Premium hotels on our drop list include the Macdonald Windsor Hotel, the Sir Christopher Wren Hotel & Spa, the Castle Hotel Windsor and Oakley Court. During Royal Ascot week (June) Windsor becomes a hub for European society — we recommend booking transfers well in advance.

Estimated distance 10 km
Estimated duration 15-30 min
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Services

Service pages that close this route properly

If you need continued support after arrival, these service pages extend the route into city transport, private driver use and premium local execution.

London Chauffeur Service

Private chauffeur in London — Mercedes E/S/V-Class, formal dress code, NDA on request. Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Canary Wharf, Mayfair. Fixed price, no ULEZ surcharge.

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London Limousine Service

Chauffeured limousine in London: Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and V-Class long-wheelbase. Westminster weddings, BAFTA, Royal Ascot, Wembley finals. Fixed price, no ULEZ surcharge.

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London Car Service

Chauffeured car in London: Mercedes E-Class and V-Class for daily commutes, family transfers, school runs. Child seats included, fixed online price, no surge or ULEZ surcharge.

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Common questions

FAQ

How long is the Heathrow to Gatwick transfer?

Typically 75-110 min off-peak and up to 130 min in the afternoon peak (4-7 PM). The route follows M25 clockwise → Junction 7 → M23 to LGW. The main bottleneck is the M25 between Junction 14 and Junction 7 — we add a 30 min buffer through the afternoon.

How much buffer should I leave before a Gatwick departure?

We recommend 3-4 hours before a Gatwick departure — bag drop, security and walk to the gate. We back-plan against the flight time, factoring in M25 traffic. A long-haul to short-haul connection needs at least 3 hours, a short-haul to short-haul at least 2.5 hours.

My flight into LHR is delayed — what happens?

We track the flight in real time and shift pickup automatically. 60 minutes of free waiting is included. If the delay threatens the connection, one direct contact line stays open — we operate 24/7 and handle overnight misconnects routinely.

Can I add a stop on route London Heathrow Airport (LHR) -> London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. Planned stops and waiting windows can be included within a single booking.

Will I receive route confirmation before pickup?

Yes. Core timing and operational details are confirmed before dispatch.

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