Esskay Cars runs taxis from Shoreditch to Gatwick from £115 in a saloon. The fare is fixed for the whole car, and the Gatwick drop-off charge is already included. We pick you up from your flat, hotel or office in Shoreditch, Hoxton or the City fringe and drop you outside departures at the North or South Terminal. The return from Gatwick to Shoreditch is the same price.

Shoreditch is one of the liveliest parts of London, full of tech companies, creative studios, bars and hotels. Many people who live and work here do not own a car, and a lot of flights from Gatwick leave early in the morning or land late at night. A pre-booked car with a fixed price takes care of both, without surge pricing and without dragging a suitcase to the station.

Shoreditch to Gatwick taxi fares

Live fares from our booking system, checked on 24 October 2026 for a weekday. Each price is per vehicle and includes the airport charge.

Vehicle	Seats and luggage	Shoreditch to Gatwick	Gatwick to Shoreditch
Saloon	3 passengers, 3 large cases	£115	£115
Estate	4 passengers, 4 large cases	£130	£130
Executive	3 passengers, 2 large cases	£149	£149
People Carrier	6 passengers, 5 large cases	£149	£149
8-Seater Minivan	8 passengers, 8 large cases	£163	£163
Executive Minivan	6 passengers, 6 large cases	£198	£198
12-Seater Minibus	12 passengers, 10 large cases	£345	£345
16-Seater Minibus	16 passengers, 14 large cases	£404	£404

The fare is the same to the North and South Terminals. Two people sharing a saloon pay about £58 each, and four in an estate about £33 each.

Route and journey time

Shoreditch is about 32 miles from Gatwick. The driver heads south through the City, crosses the river at London Bridge or Tower Bridge, and goes through south London on the A3 and A23 via Kennington, Brixton, Streatham and Croydon, joining the M23 at Hooley. When south London is jammed, the eastern route via the Blackwall Tunnel, the A2 and the M25 can be quicker.

When you travel	Typical journey time
Early morning (before 6am)	50 to 60 minutes
Weekday off-peak	70 to 80 minutes
Weekday rush hour	90 minutes to 2 hours
Friday evening	Up to 2 hours

Roadworks in central London change often, and traffic around the City can build quickly after events. The driver checks live traffic before setting off and picks the best route. On the way back from Gatwick, the same applies in reverse.

When to leave Shoreditch

Flight	Leave Shoreditch by
Short-haul, hand luggage only	2 hours 45 minutes before departure
Short-haul with checked bags	3 hours 15 minutes before departure
Long-haul	3 hours 45 minutes before departure
Weekday rush hour	Add 30 to 45 minutes

Where we pick up

Shoreditch: Shoreditch High Street, Great Eastern Street, Curtain Road, Rivington Street and Boxpark.
Hoxton: Hoxton Square, Kingsland Road, Pitfield Street and the Regent’s Canal flats.
Old Street and Clerkenwell: the Old Street roundabout offices, City Road and Bunhill Row.
Spitalfields and Brick Lane: the market, Commercial Street and Whitechapel.
The City fringe: Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate and Moorgate.

Late-night and early-morning flights

A lot of Gatwick flights leave before the trains from London Bridge and Victoria start running, or land after the Tube has stopped. A pre-booked car with a fixed price avoids surge pricing at those times. For a 6am flight with checked bags, a pickup around 2:45am is sensible. The fare is the same at night as during the day.

Taxi or train?

By public transport, you would take the Overground or Northern line to London Bridge, or walk to Liverpool Street and change. From there, Thameslink and Southern trains run to Gatwick. It takes around an hour and a quarter with changes, and longer at night. For one person with a small bag at a sensible hour, the train is cheaper. For two or more people, early flights, or a lot of luggage, the car is usually the better choice.

Tech and creative businesses

Shoreditch and Old Street are home to hundreds of tech companies, agencies and studios, and staff fly out regularly for meetings, conferences and trade shows across Europe. The executive saloon, a Mercedes E-Class or similar, is £149 for a quiet ride to the airport. Companies can also book cars for visiting colleagues arriving at Gatwick. Give us the visitor’s name and flight, and the driver will meet them in arrivals.

Hotel and Airbnb pickups

Shoreditch has a lot of boutique hotels, aparthotels and short-let flats. Give us the hotel name or exact address, including any building or flat entrance details, so the driver can find you quickly. Some streets are narrow or restricted, so the driver may wait on the nearest main road. If you cannot see the car, call or WhatsApp us and we will put you in touch.

Arriving at Gatwick and heading to Shoreditch

If you are landing at Gatwick and staying in Shoreditch, the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign and drops you at the door. We track your flight, so a delay is covered at no extra cost. It is much easier than finding your way across London with your cases on your first night.

Choosing your vehicle

A saloon carries three passengers and three large cases, which is enough for most couples. An estate takes four people and four cases. A people carrier takes six people and five cases, at £149. For a more comfortable ride for a small group, the executive minivan, a Mercedes V-Class or similar, seats six for £198. Mention bikes, instruments, camera kit or extra luggage when you book, so we send a vehicle with room.

Musicians, crews and creatives

Shoreditch is home to many musicians, photographers and production crews who fly with equipment. Flight cases, tripods and instruments take up space, so tell us what you are carrying. The 8-seater minivan has plenty of room for kit as well as passengers. A larger vehicle is often cheaper than two cars, and the gear stays together.

Accessibility

If anyone travelling uses a wheelchair or needs extra help, mention it when you book. We will send a suitable vehicle and allow extra time.

Our drivers

All Esskay Cars drivers are licensed private hire drivers, insured and DBS-checked. They know central and south London well, and they choose the quickest route out of the city on the day. Because your fare is fixed, the route and the traffic do not change the price.

Groups

For groups, such as friends heading to a festival or a stag weekend abroad, or a company team off to a conference, the 8-seater minivan is £163 and the 16-seater minibus £404. Everyone travels together and arrives at check-in at the same time.

Is it worth it compared with an app cab?

App-based cabs can be cheaper at quiet times, but prices often jump early in the morning, late at night and when it rains, which is exactly when many people head for Gatwick. Our price is fixed when you book, so you know exactly what the trip will cost, with the airport charge included. The car is booked in advance, so you are not waiting for a driver to accept the job at 3am.

Booking

Use the booking form at the top of this page for an instant fixed price, or call 0207 8400 344. You can also WhatsApp us on 020 3355 8186, 24 hours a day.

Related routes

We also cover Tower Bridge and Covent Garden to Gatwick. See the main Gatwick airport taxi page for more routes.