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Oxford to Gatwick Airport — fixed price taxi

Aylesbury Airport Transfers provides fixed price private hire transfers from Oxford to Gatwick Airport (LGW). The journey covers ~86 miles and takes ~97 minutes in normal traffic. Both North and South terminals are covered at the same price.

FromOxford
ToGatwick Airport (LGW)
Distance~86 miles
Journey time~97 minutes
Price -£130 estate
TerminalsNorth & South
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Fixed price - £130

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Reliable Oxford to Gatwick Airport Taxi Service

A fixed price taxi from Oxford to Gatwick Airport costs £130 for a estate carrying up to 4 passengers. Both North and South terminals are at the same price. All prices are fixed — no meter, no surge, no hidden charges.

Route: M40 east to Junction 1A then M25 anti-clockwise to Junction 7 for the M23 to Gatwick.

How long does Oxford to Gatwick Airport take?

The journey from Oxford to Gatwick Airport covers ~86 miles and takes ~97 minutes in normal traffic. For early morning flights, allow an extra 20 minutes' contingency for the M25. OX1 postcode area covered.

Read our Gatwick North vs South terminal guide for more travel advice.

Other airports from Oxford

We also run fixed-price transfers from Oxford to Heathrow Airport (all five terminals — T2, T3, T4, T5), Luton Airport (including the Luton DART transit link), Stansted Airport, and Birmingham Airport. Same all-inclusive structure — meter-free, no traffic surcharge, no card fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Oxford to Gatwick Airport?
£130 for a estate (up to 4 passengers). Both North and South terminals at the same price.
How long does Oxford to Gatwick Airport take?
~86 miles and ~97 minutes in normal traffic. M40 east to Junction 1A then M25 anti-clockwise to Junction 7 for the M23 to Gatwick.
Which Gatwick terminal — North or South?
Check your boarding pass. easyJet uses both terminals. BA and Virgin use South. Jet2 and Wizz Air use North. Both terminals are at the same price.
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The Oxford to Gatwick drive — distance, time & route

The fastest road route from Oxford to Gatwick Airport covers 85.7 miles and takes about 97 minutes in normal traffic via A420 → A4144 → A423 → A4142 → A40 → M40. At peak times we allow an extra 12 minutes (morning runs typically take ~108 min, evening ~109 min) — your driver builds this into the agreed pickup time so you still arrive on schedule.

Coach & train from Oxford to Gatwick — how it compares

For comparison, here is the public-transport alternative and why most Oxford travellers still choose a door-to-door taxi:

The Airline / Oxford Bus Company — The Airline (Gatwick)
coachapproximately hourly daytimeFrom: Gloucester Green Bus Station, OxfordTo: Gatwick South + North Terminal

Long journey (3h+) and only roughly hourly

Source: oxfordbus.co.uk ↗

Pickups & drop-offs we cover in Oxford

We collect from and drop at any Oxford address. Common local destinations include:

Hospitals

  • John Radcliffe HospitalHeadley Way, Headington, OX3 9DU
  • Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor HospitalBeech Rd, Headington, OX3 7RP

Rail

  • Oxford Railway StationOxford Station, Park End St, OX1 1HS

Universities & colleges

  • University of OxfordWellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD
  • Magdalen CollegeOxford OX1 4AU

Hotels

  • easyHotel Oxford280 Banbury Rd, Summertown, OX2 7DY
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel OxfordGodstow Rd, Wolvercote, OX2 8AL
  • voco Oxford Spires by IHGAbingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4PS

Landmarks

  • The Covered MarketMarket St, Oxford OX1 3DZ

When Oxford gets busy — plan your transfer

Local events fill roads and hotels and push up airport-travel demand. Book ahead around these Oxford dates:

University of Oxford terms & degree ceremoniesterm boundaries early Oct, mid Jan, late Apr; Trinity term ends ~20 June; ceremonies through summer

Students and international families fly in/out at term changeover and graduation, spiking Heathrow/Luton demand

ox.ac.uk ↗
EncaeniaWednesday of 9th week of Trinity term (24 June 2026)

Honorary-degree ceremony brings distinguished international guests into Oxford, mostly via Heathrow

ox.ac.uk ↗

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