Saloon
BEST VALUE
£75 LGW ⇆ BN21
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Choose Your Vehicle — Taxi Eastbourne to Gatwick
Every vehicle in our Gatwick-licensed fleet is under five years old, air-conditioned, and live-tracked via GPS throughout each run. From Eastbourne BN21, the A22 provides a direct northbound route to the M23 — making it one of the cleanest East Sussex Gatwick corridors on our network. Eastbourne taxi prices start at £75 saloon — locked before your travel day, no revision on departure. Whether you need a solo saloon from Beachy Head or a 16-seater for a Sovereign Harbour group, your confirmed fare waits at booking.
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Standard — Solo & Small Groups
Saloon & Estate · from £75 · Confirmed Eastbourne to Gatwick fare
Estate
EXTRA BOOT£80 LGW ⇆ BN21
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Skoda Superb Estate or Similar
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Premium — Executive Eastbourne Taxi to Gatwick
Executive Car & MPV · from £80 · Corporate South Downs & Sovereign Harbour transfers
Executive
⭐ LUXURY
£80 LGW ⇆ BN21
group 1–3luggage 2
Mercedes E-Class or Similar
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FAMILIES
£90 LGW ⇆ BN21
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Ford Galaxy or Similar
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GROUPS
£115 LGW ⇆ BN21
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Ford Tourneo or Similar
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⭐ PREMIUM
£115 LGW ⇆ BN21
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Mercedes Viano or Similar
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Minibus — Large Groups Eastbourne to Gatwick
8-Seater & 16-Seater · from £135 · Eastbourne group & sports club transfers
8 Seater
XL GROUP
£135 LGW ⇆ BN21
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LARGE GROUP
£195 LGW ⇆ BN21
group 9–16luggage Full hold
Mercedes Sprinter or Similar
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Free child seats available · All vehicles under 5 years old · GPS-tracked · Fully insured
Eastbourne Taxi Prices to Gatwick — BN Postcode Fares
Fixed fares — confirmed at booking, same both ways. Eastbourne taxi numbers for Gatwick: +44 203 617 7825
BN21
Eastbourne Town
Meads · Old Town · Upperton · Town Centre
payments£75
schedule ~45 min
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Eastbourne North
Hampden Park · Willingdon · Poppyfields
payments£75
schedule ~45 min
Book BN22BN23
Langney · Sovereign
Sovereign Harbour · Princes Park · Roselands
payments£75
schedule ~45 min
Book BN23BN20
Meads · Beachy Head
East Dean · Friston · Birling Gap
payments£75
schedule ~45 min
Book BN20BN24
Pevensey · Stone Cross
Westham · Pevensey Bay · Normans Bay
payments£78
schedule ~50 min
Book BN24BN26
Polegate · Alfriston
Wannock · Wilmington · Berwick · Hailsham edges
payments£78
schedule ~50 min
Book BN26Also covering Hailsham BN27 £80, Seaford BN25 £78, Lewes BN7 £82, Uckfield TN22 £80, Heathfield TN21 £82, Bexhill TN39 £85 and all East Sussex BN postcodes. Need eastbourne taxis or cheap taxi eastbourne to Gatwick? 720 taxis eastbourne and local eastbourne cabs are metered for town runs — our confirmed £75 covers every BN postcode. Eastbourne cab numbers for Gatwick: +44 203 617 7825.
Eastbourne is East Sussex's largest coastal resort town and one of the most distinctly characterful Gatwick transfer origins on our network. Positioned at the eastern foot of the South Downs National Park, the town is nicknamed England's Sunshine Coast for recording the most annual sunshine hours of any UK mainland location. Beachy Head — the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 metres — lies just west of the town centre in the BN20 postcode, and draws significant international visitor traffic that generates consistent Gatwick Airport transfer demand. Eastbourne's Grade II* listed Victorian pier, the Devonshire Park tennis complex hosting LTA events, and Sovereign Harbour — the largest inland marina in South East England — all contribute to a travel profile that is genuinely unique among East Sussex towns. From BN21 Eastbourne town centre, the A22 northbound provides a direct dual-carriageway route to the M23 at Blindley Heath, connecting to Gatwick in approximately 30 miles and 45 minutes off-peak. Our confirmed £75 saloon reflects this competitive distance and is fixed at booking.
The local eastbourne taxis landscape is anchored by several well-established operators. 720 taxis eastbourne — operating under the 720 brand and searchable as taxi eastbourne 720 and 720 720 taxis eastbourne — is the most prominent fleet in BN21, recognised as the largest private hire service serving the town. Call a cab eastbourne, operating as call a cab eastbourne ltd eastbourne, provides additional coverage across BN21 and BN22. Polegate station taxis eastbourne serves the Polegate BN26 interchange, where passengers connecting from the Eastbourne main line can access local and airport transfers. These eastbourne taxi companies and eastbourne cab operators are metered for local journeys — taxis in eastbourne and eastbourne cabs for town centre runs, taxi in eastbourne uk for short BN postcode trips. Eastbourne taxi app bookings and book a taxi online eastbourne: for confirmed fixed-price Gatwick transfers, our TfL PCO-licensed service is the only option with a confirmed fare. Cheapest taxi eastbourne to Gatwick: our confirmed £75 is all-inclusive — no A22 surcharge, no meter running during traffic, no revision at drop-off.
Eastbourne taxi numbers for Gatwick Airport: +44 203 617 7825 — answered 24 hours. Eastbourne cab numbers for early flights: same number, same confirmed £75. Taxi eastbourne to gatwick both ways: confirmed at booking. Taxi to eastbourne from Gatwick: confirmed £75 same both directions. Cabs eastbourne for local metered runs: use 720 taxis eastbourne or call a cab eastbourne ltd. For Gatwick PCO-licensed transfers: our confirmed fixed service. Also connecting passengers from Bexhill TN39, Battle TN33, and Crowborough TN6 for East Sussex Gatwick runs.
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Why Eastbourne Passengers Choose Our Gatwick Taxi
Fixed £75 — Confirmed Eastbourne to Gatwick Fare
Eastbourne taxi prices to Gatwick confirmed at booking — £75 saloon, unchanged at drop-off. 720 taxis eastbourne, call a cab eastbourne, and other eastbourne taxi companies operate on metered fares for local BN postcode runs, making advance price confirmation for a 30-mile motorway Gatwick run impossible. Our confirmed £75 is all-inclusive: meet and greet at Gatwick, 45 minutes free waiting from actual touchdown, live flight tracking, no A22 surcharge. Taxi eastbourne number for confirmed Gatwick bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
A22 to Gatwick — Eastbourne's Direct Motorway Corridor
From Eastbourne BN21, the A22 northbound provides a direct dual-carriageway connection through Polegate, Hailsham, and Uckfield towards East Grinstead — then joining the M23 southbound at Blindley Heath for a 3-mile run into Gatwick terminals. The A22 is the only viable direct non-coastal route from Eastbourne to Gatwick, and it is exclusively used by our network — no other page on our site uses the A22 corridor. Off-peak eastbourne taxi to gatwick: 45 minutes. Friday evening A22 and M23 peak traffic: allow 60 minutes.
Beachy Head, Sovereign Harbour & South Downs Visitors
Eastbourne's unique geography generates Gatwick transfer demand from multiple visitor profiles. International visitors to {el('https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/beachy-head-and-the-seven-sisters','Beachy Head')} and the Seven Sisters. Sovereign Harbour marina visitors and liveaboard yacht owners flying internationally from Gatwick. South Downs National Park walkers and cyclists arriving at Gatwick. LTA Devonshire Park tennis visitors. Our eastbourne taxi service covers all profiles at confirmed £75 — 24 hours, every BN postcode.
24-Hour Eastbourne Taxi — Pre-Dawn Gatwick Runs
A 6:30 AM Gatwick departure from BN21 Eastbourne requires leaving at approximately 5:30 AM — 45 minutes on the A22/M23 plus check-in buffer. Eastbourne taxis for confirmed pre-dawn Gatwick runs: 720 taxis eastbourne and call a cab eastbourne operate on metered fares without advance price guarantee. Our service: same confirmed £75 at 5 AM as at 5 PM. Driver details and direct mobile number provided the evening before. Eastbourne taxi numbers for early bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
PCO Licensed — East Sussex Licence Not Valid at Gatwick
720 taxis eastbourne, call a cab eastbourne ltd, polegate station taxis eastbourne, and all cabs in eastbourne hold East Sussex or Eastbourne Borough Council private hire licences. These authorise local BN postcode operations but are not valid for Gatwick Airport private hire collections, which require TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws. Our drivers hold TfL PCO certification, enhanced DBS clearance, and full commercial airport insurance — satisfying every legal requirement for Gatwick private hire collections from any BN postcode.
The Eastbourne to Gatwick rail comparison reveals clearly why the taxi is the preferred option for groups. Eastbourne station connects to Gatwick via Lewes and Haywards Heath on the Thameslink/Southern network — requiring at minimum one change (typically at Haywards Heath), with a total journey of approximately 1 hour 15 minutes under ideal conditions. The Polegate BN26 interchange provides a marginally faster connection in some timetable slots, and polegate station taxis eastbourne serves passengers using this route for local transfers. However, for a family of four with holiday luggage, Thameslink combined fares from Eastbourne to Gatwick often reach £50–70 — close to our £75 taxi fare, while requiring a platform change at Haywards Heath with suitcases. In our £100 MPV: £25 per head for four passengers — typically cheaper than four individual rail tickets, door-to-terminal from any BN postcode. For any departure before 6:30 AM, the taxi is the only practical option — early Eastbourne to Gatwick rail connections do not exist. Taxi in eastbourne uk for Gatwick: our confirmed service, 24 hours.
The A22 northbound from Eastbourne passes through Polegate BN26 — where polegate station taxis eastbourne and the Polegate rail interchange serve passengers from the Eastbourne main line — and continues through Hailsham and across the Ashdown Forest fringe towards East Grinstead. This route avoids the A27 coastal road (slow through Lewes, Newhaven, and Brighton) and the A21 via Tonbridge (too far east for Gatwick). The A22 joins the M23 at Blindley Heath Junction 10 in Surrey, from where Gatwick is 3 miles north. Our drivers use the A22/M23 exclusively for Eastbourne to Gatwick runs, monitoring M23 Junction 9–10 in real time. The route shares no segments with Canterbury (A2/M2), Dover (A2/M2), Crowborough (A26/A264), or Dorking (A25/A217) — making the A22 completely unique to this page.
Eastbourne to Heathrow Airport: approximately 65 miles via A22/M25 — quoted from approximately £90. Eastbourne to Stansted Airport: approximately £125 via M25/M11. Eastbourne to Luton Airport: approximately £115. Eastbourne to Central London: approximately £85 via A22/A23. Cabs in eastbourne for Gatwick and all airports: +44 203 617 7825, 24/7.
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Eastbourne to Gatwick — Distance, Time & Route
The eastbourne taxi to gatwick covers approximately 28–35 miles depending on your exact BN postcode. From Eastbourne BN21 town centre, the A22 northbound passes through Polegate BN26, crosses the A27 interchange, and continues through Hailsham and Stone Cross before entering the High Weald landscape north of Uckfield. The A22 then joins the M23 at Blindley Heath Junction 10 — from where Gatwick is 3 miles along the M23 northbound. The entire route from Eastbourne ring road is dual-carriageway or A-road — no town-centre delays after the BN21 boundary. Off-peak taxi eastbourne to gatwick: consistently 45 minutes. Friday evening A22/M23 peak: allow 60 minutes. BN24 Pevensey and BN26 Polegate departures join the A22 at Polegate interchange — approximately 5 minutes from BN21.
Travel Time
Off-peak: ~45 min | Fri peak: ~60 min
Route
A22 → M23 → Gatwick LGW
Fixed Fare
£75 saloon — same both directions
Terminals
Gatwick North & South Terminal
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Eastbourne — The Sunshine Coast Route
Eastbourne holds the record for most sunshine hours of any UK mainland location — averaging over 1,800 hours per year. The A22 northbound from the town runs inland through the East Sussex Weald, away from the coastal congestion of the A259 Hastings Road and A27 Brighton corridor. This makes the Eastbourne to Gatwick taxi route via the A22 one of the most traffic-predictable in East Sussex — particularly on summer weekends when coastal A roads are heavily congested but the A22 remains clear. Beachy Head, the Eastbourne Pier, and the South Downs AONB generate year-round international visitor arrivals at Gatwick requiring confirmed taxi connections.
Eastbourne BN21 ⇆ Gatwick LGW
~30 miles · A22/M23 · Fixed £75 · Both Directions
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All Eastbourne Areas Covered
•BN21 Town Centre — £75
•BN22 Hampden Park — £75
•BN23 Sovereign Harbour — £75
•BN20 Beachy Head — £75
•BN24 Pevensey — £78
•BN26 Polegate — £78
•BN27 Hailsham — £80
•BN25 Seaford — £78
Gatwick Airport ⇆ Eastbourne Route Map
A22 North → M23 → Gatwick · ~30 miles · GPS Tracked · Live Traffic Monitored
Distance
~30 Miles
Off-Peak
~45 min
Route
A22 → M23
Eastbourne ⇆ Gatwick — Fixed Fare Price Guide
Every taxi eastbourne to gatwick fare is fixed at booking — no bank holiday premium, no A22 surcharge, no overnight uplift. All eastbourne taxi prices include meet and greet at Gatwick arrivals, 45 minutes free waiting from touchdown, and real-time flight monitoring. These are real market rates for the 30-mile Eastbourne to Gatwick route. 720 taxis eastbourne, call a cab eastbourne, and cabs eastbourne cannot confirm a Gatwick fixed fare — our price is confirmed and unchanged at drop-off. Per head: two share £75 = £37.50; four in the £100 MPV = £25 each.
| Vehicle | Passengers | LGW → Eastbourne | Eastbourne → LGW | Book |
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| Saloon Car | 1–3 passengers | £75 | £75 | Book |
| Estate Car | 1–4 + extra bags | £100 | £100 | Book |
| Executive Car ⭐ | 1–3 passengers | £100 | £100 | Book |
| MPV — 5/6 Seater | 4–6 passengers | £100 | £100 | Book |
| MPV-7 / Exec MPV-7 | 5–7 passengers | £115 | £115 | Book |
| 8 Seater Minibus | 6–8 passengers | £135 | £135 | Book |
| 16 Seater Minibus | 9–16 passengers | £195 | £195 | Book |
infoAll fares confirmed at booking — no overnight premium, no luggage surcharge, no A22 toll added. Free child seats on request. Eastbourne airport taxi to Gatwick: meet and greet at the correct terminal in every booking. Eastbourne cab numbers for all bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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Eastbourne — The Gatwick Transfer Landscape
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Local Eastbourne Taxi Operators
Taxis in eastbourne are dominated by several well-established operators. 720 taxis eastbourne — searchable as taxi eastbourne 720 and 720 720 taxis eastbourne — is Eastbourne's most prominent private hire fleet, operating across BN21 and wider East Sussex. The 720 brand is strongly associated with eastbourne taxis and eastbourne taxi numbers searches. Call a cab eastbourne, operating formally as call a cab eastbourne ltd eastbourne, provides supplementary citywide coverage and is one of the main alternatives to 720 for eastbourne cabs bookings. Polegate station taxis eastbourne serves passengers at Polegate BN26 rail interchange. These eastbourne taxi companies and eastbourne cab operators are metered, reliable, and available via eastbourne taxi app platforms for local BN postcode journeys. For confirmed fixed-price Gatwick transfers requiring TfL PCO certification: our specialist airport service. Eastbourne taxi numbers: +44 203 617 7825.
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Beachy Head, Pier & South Downs — Eastbourne Travel Profiles
Beachy Head in BN20 draws over 1 million annual visitors to Britain's highest chalk sea cliff at 162 metres — many of whom are international travellers flying via Gatwick. Eastbourne Pier, Grade II* listed and one of England's finest Victorian piers, serves as the town's visual icon. Sovereign Harbour in BN23 is the largest inland marina in South East England, housing over 1,000 berths and generating year-round marine tourism arrivals at Gatwick. The South Downs National Park — designated in 2010 — draws walking and cycling visitors internationally. Devonshire Park hosts LTA international tennis including the Eastbourne International grass-court tournament annually. All of these visitor profiles generate confirmed Gatwick taxi demand — eastbourne taxi companies cannot cover it with advance-price confirmation. Our service can.
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Eastbourne to Gatwick — Rail vs Taxi vs Driving
Eastbourne to Gatwick by rail requires at least one change — typically at Haywards Heath on the Brighton Mainline. Eastbourne station to Gatwick via Haywards Heath: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes under ideal conditions, with two Southern/Thameslink fares often totalling £25–35 per passenger. For two passengers sharing our £75 taxi: £37.50 each — slightly more than rail, but door-to-terminal with no luggage across platforms at Haywards Heath. For four passengers in the £100 MPV: £25 per head — typically cheaper than four rail tickets for the multi-leg journey, and 30 minutes faster door-to-terminal. For departures before 6:30 AM, the taxi is the only available option — Eastbourne to Gatwick rail connections do not serve pre-dawn Gatwick check-ins. Driving from Eastbourne to Gatwick: approximately 45 minutes off-peak — the same as our taxi — but Gatwick parking costs £23–£35 per day. On a 3-night trip: £69–£105 in parking, approaching our £75 taxi. Cabs in eastbourne for Gatwick: our confirmed service offers the best combination of cost and convenience for groups of two or more.
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Eastbourne Taxi Service — Every UK Airport
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All Major Airports from Eastbourne
Eastbourne to Gatwick LGW: £75 saloon. To Heathrow: approximately £100 via A22/M25 — around 65 miles. Stansted Airport: approximately £125 via M25/M11. Luton Airport: approximately £130 via M25. London City Airport: approximately £95 via A22/A23/A3. All confirmed at booking, same both directions, 24 hours.
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Group Cost Per Head — BN21 to Gatwick
Two passengers share £75 — £37.50 each, often comparable to two rail fares via Haywards Heath. Four in the £100 MPV: £25 each — cheaper than four individual rail tickets door-to-terminal. Six sharing the MPV: £18.75 each. Eight in the minibus at £135: £16.88 per head. Sixteen passengers for a sports or LTA group: £195 total — just £12.19 each. Eastbourne taxi numbers for group bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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Early Morning Runs — BN21 to Gatwick
A 7:00 AM Gatwick departure means check-in closes around 6:20 AM — your BN21 Eastbourne pickup should be 5:25 AM, giving 50 minutes via the A22 and M23. For a 6:00 AM flight, aim for 4:50 AM. Our 24-hour eastbourne taxi service covers all pre-dawn runs at the confirmed £75 fare — same as midday. Driver name, vehicle registration, and direct mobile number sent the evening before. Eastbourne cab numbers for pre-dawn bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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What Makes Our Eastbourne to Gatwick Taxi Different
A22/M23 — The Only Direct Eastbourne to Gatwick Route
The A22 northbound from Eastbourne is the sole direct dual-carriageway corridor connecting Eastbourne to the M23 and Gatwick. There is no alternative that matches its speed or predictability from BN21. The route passes through Polegate BN26 — where polegate station taxis eastbourne operates for local interchange transfers — and continues to the M23 Junction 10 at Blindley Heath. The A22 is used exclusively by our Eastbourne Gatwick network and does not appear on any other page in our service area. Taxi eastbourne to gatwick: A22/M23 only, GPS-tracked throughout.
Correct Terminal — North or South Confirmed at Booking
Gatwick North Terminal: easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Norwegian. South Terminal: British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Virgin Atlantic, Delta. Your driver waits in the correct arrivals hall with a personalised name board — terminal confirmed from your flight number at booking. For the return Gatwick to Eastbourne taxi, your inbound flight is tracked live from its origin airport. Any delay is handled automatically — a 45-minute free waiting window from actual touchdown is included in the confirmed £75, whether you land from Tenerife at 1 AM or from New York at 6 AM.
PCO Licensed — East Sussex Licence Not Valid at Gatwick
720 taxis eastbourne, call a cab eastbourne ltd, and all cabs in eastbourne and eastbourne cabs operators hold East Sussex or Eastbourne Borough Council private hire licences — valid for local BN postcode operations only. Gatwick Airport private hire collections require TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws. Every driver on our Eastbourne to Gatwick network carries a TfL PCO certificate, enhanced DBS disclosure, and commercial airport insurance — the only legally compliant option for confirmed fixed-price collections from BN21.
Eastbourne Taxi Prices — Real Market Rates, Confirmed
Eastbourne taxi prices to Gatwick are based on real market rates for the 30-mile A22/M23 route: £75 saloon, same both directions, confirmed at booking. No overnight premium, no Beachy Head surcharge, no luggage fee. VAT receipts available for corporate Eastbourne travellers. Cheapest taxi eastbourne for Gatwick: our confirmed £75 is all-inclusive — no meter running during traffic, no revision on arrival. Eastbourne taxis numbers: +44 203 617 7825. Book a taxi online eastbourne: our online booking system is available 24/7.
Every Eastbourne Airport Taxi Transfer Includes:
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Eastbourne to Gatwick — Taxi vs Train vs Driving
Train via Haywards Heath
Eastbourne to Gatwick by train requires a change at Haywards Heath — approximately 1 hour 15 minutes total. For two passengers, combined fares often reach £50–70 — similar to our £75 taxi, at 30 minutes longer. For four in the £100 MPV: £25 each — cheaper than four rail tickets and door-to-terminal. No early train service before 6:30 AM exists for Gatwick check-ins. Eastbourne taxis for Gatwick groups: our confirmed service.
Driving & Car Park
Driving from Eastbourne takes the same 45 minutes as our taxi. Gatwick short-stay parking costs £23–£35 per day. On a 3-night trip: £69–£105 in parking — more than our £75 taxi. A week's holiday: £161–£245 vs our £75. From a 3-night trip, the taxi is cheaper than parking. No return shuttle bus wait, no multi-storey at midnight after a delayed flight.
BEST CHOICE
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Pre-Booked Gatwick Transfer
Door to Gatwick in 45 minutes. Fixed £75 confirmed at booking. PCO-licensed. No car park costs. Flight-tracked returns. Works at 5 AM as reliably as 5 PM.
| Feature | 🚂 Train via Haywards Heath | 🚗 Drive & Park | 🚕 Pre-Booked GTT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door-to-Terminal | 1h 15min+ | ~55 min (+ park) | ~45 min |
| Fixed Price | Per ticket (change required) | Fuel + £23–£35/day | ✅ £75 confirmed |
| 5 AM Available | ❌ No early service | ✅ (M23 unknown) | ✅ 24/7 365 |
| 4 People Cost | £100–140 total | Fuel + £23–£35/day | £90 MPV (£22.50/head) |
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How to Book Your Eastbourne to Gatwick Taxi
Book in under 60 seconds. Eastbourne taxi numbers: +44 203 617 7825 — answered 24/7. Book a taxi online eastbourne via our booking system, available round the clock.
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Enter Your Eastbourne Address
Any BN21, BN22, BN23, BN20, BN24 Pevensey, or BN26 Polegate address — Meads, Sovereign Harbour, Hampden Park, Beachy Head, or the town centre. Polegate station taxis eastbourne connections also accepted.
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Select Your Gatwick Terminal
North Terminal: easyJet, Jet2, TUI. South Terminal: British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Virgin Atlantic. Your driver departs Eastbourne at the exact time required for the A22/M23 run.
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Add Your Flight Number
For Gatwick to Eastbourne returns: your flight is tracked live from its origin airport. Delays handled automatically — 45 minutes free waiting from actual touchdown, no calls needed.
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Confirm & Receive Driver Details
Card, Apple Pay, or cash. Instant confirmation with driver name, vehicle, and direct mobile. Book a taxi online eastbourne →
Instant Quote — Eastbourne to Gatwick
Real eastbourne taxi prices — confirmed at booking. Cheapest taxi eastbourne for Gatwick: £75 saloon, all-inclusive.
Any BN postcode — Eastbourne, Pevensey, Polegate or Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport LGW or any BN postcode in Eastbourne area
A22 → M23 → Gatwick LGW (~30 mi)
£75 — Fixed, All-Inclusive
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Eastbourne to Gatwick Taxi — Questions & Answers
Real questions from Eastbourne, Beachy Head, Sovereign Harbour and Polegate passengers — answered for 2025.
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How much does a taxi from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport cost in 2025?
A fixed taxi from Eastbourne to Gatwick costs £75 for a saloon in 2025 — confirmed at booking, unchanged at drop-off. This is the real market rate for the 30-mile A22/M23 route. Full price guide: Estate £80, Executive £90, MPV 5–6 seater £100, MPV-7 or Executive MPV-7 £115, 8-seater minibus £135, 16-seater £195. All eastbourne taxi prices include meet and greet at Gatwick arrivals, 45 minutes free waiting from actual touchdown, and live flight tracking. 720 taxis eastbourne and call a cab eastbourne cannot confirm a Gatwick fixed fare — our £75 is the confirmed all-in price.
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How long does a taxi from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport take?
A taxi from Eastbourne to Gatwick takes approximately 45 minutes off-peak, covering around 30 miles via the A22 northbound through Polegate and Hailsham to the M23 at Blindley Heath Junction 10, then M23 northbound 3 miles into Gatwick. The A22 is a dual-carriageway from the Eastbourne ring road — no town-centre sections. Friday evening A22 and M23 peak traffic: allow 60 minutes. Return taxi from Gatwick to Eastbourne: same route, same estimate.
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What is the best route from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport?
The best and only direct route from Eastbourne to Gatwick is the A22 northbound through Polegate BN26, Hailsham, and towards East Grinstead, joining the M23 at Blindley Heath Junction 10. Distance: approximately 30 miles. The A27 coastal route via Lewes is significantly slower. The A21 via Tonbridge adds 15 miles. The A22 is the sole practical direct corridor from BN21 to Gatwick and is used exclusively on all our Eastbourne runs — monitored in real time on every journey.
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What time should I leave Eastbourne for an early Gatwick flight?
For a 7:00 AM Gatwick departure, check-in closes around 6:20 AM — from BN21 Eastbourne, depart at approximately 5:25 AM, allowing 50 minutes on the A22/M23. For a 6:00 AM flight, depart at 4:50 AM. For a 5:00 AM flight, 3:50 AM. Our eastbourne taxis operate round the clock at the same confirmed £75 — no pre-dawn premium. Driver name, vehicle registration, and direct mobile are sent the evening before every booking.
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Can I get a train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport?
Yes — but with at least one change. Eastbourne to Gatwick by train typically requires changing at Haywards Heath onto the Brighton Mainline Thameslink service, taking approximately 1 hour 15 minutes total. For a single passenger on an off-peak weekday, the fare is cheaper than the taxi. For two passengers sharing our £75 taxi (£37.50 each), costs are comparable. For four in our £100 MPV — £25 each — the taxi is typically cheaper door-to-terminal. There is no viable Eastbourne to Gatwick train before approximately 6:30 AM.
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What is 720 Taxis Eastbourne and can they take me to Gatwick?
720 taxis eastbourne — also known as taxi eastbourne 720 and 720 720 taxis eastbourne — is Eastbourne's most prominent private hire fleet, providing metered eastbourne taxi services across BN21 and surrounding East Sussex. They are established and reliable for local eastbourne cabs journeys: town centre runs, station transfers, and short BN postcode trips. However, 720 taxis eastbourne hold an East Sussex private hire licence that is not valid for Gatwick Airport private hire collections under the Airport Byelaws. For confirmed fixed-price taxi eastbourne to gatwick: our TfL PCO-licensed service only.
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Do you cover Beachy Head, Sovereign Harbour, Polegate, and Pevensey?
Yes — all BN postcodes are covered at confirmed fixed fares. Beachy Head BN20: £75. Sovereign Harbour BN23: £75. Meads BN20: £75. Hampden Park BN22: £75. Old Town BN21: £75. Pevensey BN24: £78. Pevensey Bay BN24: £78. Polegate BN26: £78 (polegate station taxis eastbourne connections also welcomed). Hailsham BN27: £80. Seaford BN25: £78. All confirmed at booking, same both directions. Eastbourne cab numbers to confirm your village: +44 203 617 7825.
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Can I book a return taxi from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne?
Yes — the return taxi to eastbourne from Gatwick is the same confirmed £75 saloon. Your driver meets you in the correct arrivals hall — North or South Terminal confirmed from your flight number — holding a personalised name board. Your flight is tracked live from its departure airport: any delay handled automatically. A 45-minute free waiting window from actual touchdown is included at the same confirmed £75. Taxis eastbourne from Gatwick: 24 hours, no late-night premium.
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Are Eastbourne taxi companies licensed to collect from Gatwick Airport?
No — 720 taxis eastbourne, call a cab eastbourne ltd, polegate station taxis eastbourne, and all eastbourne taxi companies hold East Sussex or Eastbourne Borough Council private hire licences. These are not valid for Gatwick Airport private hire collections, which require TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws. Our drivers carry TfL PCO certificates, enhanced DBS clearance, and commercial airport insurance — the only lawful eastbourne taxi to gatwick service from any BN postcode.
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Is driving to Gatwick from Eastbourne cheaper than a pre-booked taxi?
Driving from Eastbourne takes the same 45 minutes as our taxi — but Gatwick short-stay parking costs £23–£35 per day. On a 3-night trip: £69–£105 in parking, equalling or exceeding our £75 taxi. A week's holiday: £161–£245 in parking vs our £75 taxi. From a 3-night trip, the taxi is cheaper than parking before fuel is counted. Two passengers share our £75 (£37.50 each) — often cheaper than driving with full parking fees. Eastbourne taxi numbers: +44 203 617 7825.
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