Gatwick is the closest major airport to Ewell, and the drive is mostly motorway. With a pre-booked Ewell to Gatwick taxi, you leave from your front door, the driver handles the luggage, and you are at the terminal without changing trains at Sutton or Clapham Junction.
A saloon from Ewell Village costs from £59, fixed when you book. It is around 21 miles and usually takes 35 minutes.
Ewell to Gatwick prices
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon Toyota Camry or similar | 4 | 2 | £59 |
| Estate Toyota estate or similar | 4 | 4 | £69 |
| Executive Saloon Mercedes-Benz E/S-Class or similar | 3 | 2 | £89 |
| MPV Large people carrier or similar | 6 | 4 | £79 |
| MPV 8 Seater Volkswagen Multivan or similar | 8 | 8 | £99 |
| First Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similar | 3 | 2 | £149 |
| BMW i7 Chauffeur BMW i7 fully electric | 3 | 2 | £159 |
The route south
From Ewell, the driver takes Reigate Road (the A240) south past NESCOT and on to the A217 at Burgh Heath. The A217 drops down Reigate Hill to junction 8 of the M25. Two junctions east, at junction 7, the M23 heads south to the airport. It is a simple, predictable drive, and the main pinch point is Burgh Heath at school times.
Train or taxi from Ewell?
By train from Ewell East you would normally change at Sutton or travel up to London and back down again, and the walk from Gatwick station to the North Terminal adds a shuttle ride. For one person with a small bag, that is fine. For a family with suitcases, the fixed fare from your door is usually close to the combined rail fares, and much simpler.
North or South Terminal
North Terminal
The larger of the two, with its own drop-off area.
South Terminal
Next to Gatwick railway station.
Where we collect in Ewell
- Ewell Village, the High Street and Spring Street
- East Ewell, around Cheam Road and Reigate Road
- West Ewell and the Chessington Road area
- Ewell Court and the roads near Nonsuch Park
Flying back into Gatwick
Add your flight number to the return booking. The driver tracks your flight, waits in arrivals with a name board and takes you home to Ewell. Book both ways now and the way back is 5% cheaper.
Leaving Ewell early
Many Gatwick flights depart between 6am and 8am, which means leaving Ewell before 5am. At that time of day the A240 and A217 are almost empty, and the drive is quick. Book at least a day ahead for very early pickups, and put your phone number on the booking so the driver can let you know when they are outside.
Students at NESCOT and the University for the Creative Arts
International students at NESCOT in Ewell and UCA in Epsom often fly from Gatwick at the start and end of term. A taxi takes all your luggage in one trip from your accommodation, with no struggle on the train. Choose an estate for extra luggage space.
