Gatwick Airport is in our name — we run transfers there every day — from London, from the south coast, from Hampshire. The Portsmouth to Gatwick route via the A27 and M23 is one we know well: where the A27 bottlenecks east of Chichester, why the South Terminal approach from the M23 differs from the North, what the Gatwick drop-off charge means for a driver who enters both terminals in one shift. This guide is built from that operational knowledge, not assembled from secondary sources.
Gatwick Taxi Transfer holds a TfL Private Hire Operator licence. All drivers DBS checked. Rated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot (40 reviews). [Sources: gatwickairport.com drop-off charge page, National Rail, operational route data — all June 2026]
How much is the taxi from Portsmouth to Gatwick? From £120 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers) — confirmed at booking, fixed. The Gatwick Airport drop-off charge (£10 per entry) is inside the fare. MPV from £138. Minibus from £162. Competitors on this route charge £140–150 for the same journey. Our Portsmouth Gatwick taxi price is confirmed when you book and does not change for traffic, time of day or terminal.
How long does the journey take? Approximately 55–75 minutes via the A27 east and M23. Gatwick is the nearest London airport to Portsmouth — closer than Heathrow by around 14 miles. The A27 from Portsmouth through Chichester and Worthing, then A264 or A23/M23 north to Gatwick, avoids central London entirely. Before 6am the journey can be completed in 45–50 minutes. Peak hour (7–9am, 3–6:30pm) can push it to 80–100 minutes on the M23 or A27 near Chichester.
North Terminal or South Terminal? Check your boarding pass. easyJet operates from North Terminal from March 2026. British Airways uses South Terminal. Ryanair, TUI and Wizz Air mainly use North Terminal. Norwegian and Vueling use South Terminal. We confirm your terminal at booking — entering the wrong terminal means a second £10 drop-off charge. We prevent that.
Gatwick to Portsmouth taxi? Available from both terminals. Driver meets in the arrivals hall with a name board. 1 hour free waiting from actual landing time — enough for baggage and immigration. Flight tracked automatically. Same fixed price as the outbound journey.
Portsmouth to Gatwick Taxi Price — Fixed, All-Inclusive, Cheaper Than Most Competitors
Every booking comes with a confirmed fixed price — the portsmouth to gatwick taxi prices shown here are the total taxi cost portsmouth to gatwick, including the £10 Gatwick drop-off charge per vehicle entry at both terminals. No additions after the fact. Some operators show a base rate and add this charge at the end. What you see below is the total Portsmouth to Gatwick taxi cost, nothing added at the airport.
- Up to 4 passengers + 4 bags
- £10 Gatwick drop-off included
- Meet & greet with name board
- Flight tracking + 1hr free wait
- All PO postcodes covered
- North & South Terminal confirmed
- Up to 6 passengers + luggage
- £10 Gatwick drop-off included
- Meet & greet in arrivals
- Flight tracking + 1hr free wait
- Baby seat on request, no extra
- Ideal for families with full cases
- Up to 8 passengers
- £10 Gatwick drop-off included
- Meet & greet in arrivals
- Flight tracking + 1hr free wait
- Groups, sports teams, military
- High luggage capacity
| Included | Detail | Extra charge? |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed price guarantee | Confirmed at booking — no meter, no surge pricing | None |
| Gatwick drop-off charge (£10) | NCP account — no portal or deadline for you | Included |
| Meet & greet with name board | Driver waits in arrivals hall — departures: door pickup | Included |
| Real-time flight tracking | Driver monitors your flight from origin airport | Included |
| 1 hour free waiting (arrivals) | From actual landing time — covers baggage and immigration | Included |
| Terminal confirmation | We verify N or S Terminal at booking — no double-charge risk | Included |
| TfL PCO licensed driver | All drivers licensed by Transport for London, DBS checked | Included |
| Baby seat on request | Specify child age at booking | No charge |
Portsmouth to Gatwick Route — A27/M23, ~56 Miles, the Nearest London Airport to Portsmouth
Gatwick is the nearest London airport to Portsmouth — the taxi to gatwick from portsmouth or taxi to gatwick airport from portsmouth covers approximately 14 miles less than the Heathrow equivalent, and avoids central London entirely. The A27 east from Portsmouth runs through Chichester and Worthing, turning north towards Gatwick via the A264 or M23. There is no London involved, no Congestion Charge, no tube interchange.
Journey time by departure hour
Gatwick North Terminal vs South Terminal from Portsmouth — Which Is Yours?
Gatwick has two terminals connected by a free shuttle train but approached by separate road systems. Entering the wrong terminal drop-off zone costs £10 and then another £10 at the correct terminal — £20 for a mistake that takes two minutes to prevent. We confirm your terminal at booking. Check your boarding pass — not the airline website homepage, not old confirmation emails. Airline terminal assignments at Gatwick change seasonally.
- easyJet — all routes from March 2026
- Ryanair, TUI, Wizz Air (most routes)
- Level 1 of multi-storey for drop-off
- Portsmouth to Gatwick N Terminal: ~55 min standard
- British Airways — all Gatwick routes
- Norwegian, Vueling, Condor, Corsair
- Some charter and seasonal operators
- Portsmouth to Gatwick S Terminal: ~55 min standard
The Gatwick drop-off charge — £10, why it's inside your fare
Gatwick charges £10 per vehicle per entry to the terminal drop-off forecourts — operated by NCP via barrierless ANPR. The charge applies at both North and South Terminal drop-off zones separately. If you drive yourself to Gatwick, you pay via the Gatwick airport drop-off portal (postpay.dropoff.gatwickairport.com) after exiting — unlike Heathrow, you cannot pay Gatwick's charge in advance. Miss the midnight payment deadline and NCP issues a £100 PCN (reduced to £60 within 14 days).
With Gatwick Taxi Transfer, the £10 Gatwick drop-off charge goes through our NCP account on every job. It is inside the confirmed fare. No portal, no midnight deadline, no PCN risk. For the full Gatwick drop-off guide, see our Gatwick airport drop-off charge guide.
All Portsmouth Postcodes to Gatwick — Prices by Area
We cover all Portsmouth postcodes and the surrounding area — from a portsmouth harbour to gatwick taxi departing from the ferry port, to an portsmouth airport taxi gatwick booking from any PO postcode, to a gatwick to portsmouth port taxi for cruise passengers arriving at Gatwick and heading to the Continental Ferry Port. All prices below are for a saloon (up to 4 passengers), fixed, including the £10 Gatwick drop-off charge. For an exact taxi fare Portsmouth to Gatwick from your postcode, use the online quote tool — takes under 60 seconds.
HMNB Portsmouth to Gatwick
Naval personnel travelling from HMNB Portsmouth to Gatwick — for BA flights from South Terminal or easyJet/Ryanair from North Terminal — know that military travel has zero tolerance for missed flights. Our drivers arrive in time for base gate procedures, confirm terminal before departure, and carry no luggage restrictions. The HMNB Portsmouth to Gatwick taxi runs at the same fixed price as residential Portsmouth. We cover HMS Nelson, HMS Sultan, HMS Collingwood and surrounding naval establishments.
Portsmouth cruise terminal to Gatwick
Portsmouth Port handles millions of cruise passengers each year. Cruise passengers arriving at the Continental Ferry Port who need onward travel to Gatwick for a connecting flight can book a direct taxi to either terminal. The Portsmouth cruise port to Gatwick taxi takes 55–75 minutes depending on traffic. Luggage-heavy cruise transfers work well with the MPV or minibus options.
Portsmouth to Gatwick: Taxi or Train — An Honest Comparison
There is no direct train from Portsmouth to Gatwick. Getting there by rail means Portsmouth Harbour to Horsham (changing at Havant and Littlehaven, or via Brighton), then a connection to Gatwick — typically 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on connections, with a change at least once. Southern Rail and Thameslink run the Gatwick portion. Single fares run from around £30 to £45 per person.
- ✓ Door to terminal — no changes, no luggage dragging
- ✓ From £120 fixed — no surge at 4am or peak days
- ✓ Works 24/7 — 3am departures, bank holidays
- ✓ Any amount of luggage — no restrictions
- ✓ Baby seats, families, groups, military
- ✓ £10 Gatwick drop-off charge included
- ✓ 2+ passengers often cheaper per head
- ✗ No direct service — change at Horsham or Brighton
- ✗ 1h40m–2h with connection waiting time
- ✗ £30–45 per person one way
- ✗ No service before ~5am typically
- ✗ Strike or delay risk — no single operator
- ✓ Cheaper for 1 person, hand luggage, daytime
- ✓ No traffic risk once on platform
| Passengers | Train (one way) | Taxi saloon | Per-head taxi | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person, hand luggage | ~£30–45 | £120 | £120 | Train cheaper |
| 2 people with luggage | ~£60–90 | £120 | £55 | Taxi comparable — door to door |
| 3 people with luggage | ~£90–135 | £120 | £40 | Taxi cheaper |
| 4 people with luggage | ~£120–180 | £120 | £30 | Taxi significantly cheaper |
| Family (2 adults + kids) | ~£120–160 | MPV £138 | ~£34 pp | Taxi — child seats, door to door |
| Early morning (before 5am) | No trains | £120 confirmed | £120 | Taxi only option |
For two or more people — especially with hold luggage — the taxi from Portsmouth to Gatwick airport almost always works out cheaper per head than the train, and eliminates the connection risk at Horsham or Brighton. A delayed or cancelled connection on that route can mean missing a flight entirely. A pre-booked taxi with a confirmed driver has no equivalent single point of failure.
Gatwick to Portsmouth Taxi — Arrivals, Both Terminals, What to Expect
The taxi from Gatwick airport to Portsmouth runs on the same A264/A27 corridor in reverse. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall — North Terminal or South Terminal — with a board showing your name. Taxi runs from gatwick airport to portsmouth operate 24 hours including the taxi from gatwick to portsmouth harbour and Portsmouth cruise port. Gatwick airport to portsmouth taxi times follow the same A264/A27 route in reverse — 55–75 minutes under normal traffic, same as the outbound. You do not need to look for a taxi rank or queue. Walk out of baggage reclaim and the driver is visible before you reach the exit.
How much is a taxi from gatwick to portsmouth? The gatwick airport to portsmouth taxi fare mirrors the outbound: saloon from £120, MPV from £138. The gatwick airport to portsmouth taxi cost does not change for delays, late-night arrivals or which terminal you land at. No arrival surcharge, no late-night premium. For passengers searching the Gatwick to Portsmouth taxi cost or taxi fare Gatwick Portsmouth — the answer is £120 fixed, confirmed at booking. Book both legs together and both prices are locked, regardless of what happens between booking and travel.
For a Portsmouth to Gatwick taxi return booking — both the outbound and the inbound journeys booked together — the driver is confirmed for each leg. If your return flight is delayed more than a few hours, the pickup time adjusts automatically through our tracking system.
From £120 fixed price for a saloon (up to 4 passengers) with Gatwick Taxi Transfer. The £10 Gatwick drop-off charge is included. MPV from £138. Price confirmed at booking. Competitors charge £140–150 for the same route. Our Portsmouth Gatwick taxi price does not change for traffic, time of day or terminal.
55–75 minutes under normal traffic via A27 east and M23/A264. Before 6am: 45–50 minutes. Peak hour 7–9am and 3–6:30pm can reach 80–100 minutes. Gatwick is the nearest London airport to Portsmouth — ~56 miles, no central London.
Yes — fully included. The £10 Gatwick drop-off charge (per entry at North or South Terminal) is settled through our NCP account. No portal to visit, no midnight payment deadline, no PCN risk. The confirmed price is the total price.
Check your boarding pass. easyJet → North Terminal (from March 2026). British Airways → South Terminal. Ryanair, TUI, Wizz Air → mainly North. Norwegian, Vueling → South. We confirm your terminal at booking — entering the wrong terminal costs an extra £10 drop-off charge.
For one person with hand luggage: the train (~£30–45, 1h40m+ with change at Horsham or Brighton) is cheaper. For two or more people with luggage: the shared taxi from £120 is comparable or cheaper per head, door-to-terminal, no connection risk, no service gap before 5am.
Gatwick Taxi Transfer from £120 all-inclusive — the lowest confirmed fixed price covering all Portsmouth postcodes with the £10 drop-off charge included. Competitors: 247 Gatwick Transfer from £150, Prime Airport Transfer from £140. To book taxi Portsmouth to Gatwick, enter your postcode at gatwicktaxitransfer.com — price appears instantly.
Yes. Regular transfers from HMS Nelson gate and HMNB Portsmouth to North and South Terminals at Gatwick. Drivers know the gate pickup procedure. Same fixed price as residential Portsmouth. Also covers HMS Sultan, HMS Collingwood and Gosport naval establishments.
Yes — direct transfer from Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port or cruise terminal to Gatwick North or South Terminal. Fixed price from £120 (saloon), same as residential Portsmouth. ~55–75 minutes. MPV and minibus available for luggage-heavy cruise transfers.
Book Your Portsmouth to Gatwick Taxi — Online, WhatsApp or Phone, 24/7
To book a taxi Portsmouth to Gatwick — saloon from £120, MPV from £138 — go to gatwicktaxitransfer.com. Enter your Portsmouth pickup address, select Gatwick Airport and your terminal. Your fixed price appears instantly. Available on iOS and Android.
- checkFixed price from £120 (saloon), £138 (MPV), £162 (minibus): price confirmed at booking, does not change. Gatwick £10 drop-off inside fare via NCP account. No hidden charges, no meter.
- check~56 miles via A27/M23 — no central London: A27 east from Portsmouth through Chichester → A264/M23 → Gatwick. Normal traffic 55–75 min. Before 6am: 45–50 min. Peak hour: 80–100 min.
- checkBoth terminals confirmed at booking: North Terminal (easyJet, Ryanair, TUI from March 2026) · South Terminal (British Airways, Norwegian). Terminal verified at booking — no wrong-terminal double-charge.
- checkAll Portsmouth postcodes PO1–PO9: Southsea, Cosham, Waterlooville, Havant, Fareham, Gosport, HMNB Portsmouth, cruise terminal — all covered at fixed prices.
- checkMeet and greet + 1 hour free waiting: driver in arrivals hall with name board. 1 hour from actual landing. Flight tracked — no contact needed if delayed.
- checkGatwick to Portsmouth taxi available: same fixed price, same service. Driver meets at North or South Terminal arrivals. Return booking locks both fares.
- checkTfL PCO licensed — Gatwick Taxi Transfer: all drivers TfL licensed, DBS checked. Rated 4.8/5 Trustpilot (40 reviews). Book 24/7 at gatwicktaxitransfer.com or call 020 3617 7825.
Gatwick Taxi Transfer — Portsmouth to Gatwick from £120
Fixed price. £10 drop-off included. Terminal confirmed. Flight tracked. 1 hour free waiting. TfL PCO licensed. 24/7 — Portsmouth city, naval base, cruise port.
