Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£297
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Gatwick Airport to Leicester TaxiFixed price from £297
At roughly 139 miles, Gatwick to Leicester is a proper long-distance transfer. The fixed fare matters more here than on a short hop: a metered journey over this distance can move a long way in heavy traffic, and ours does not.
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- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
LGW
Gatwick Airport
Leicester
Leicestershire
from£297
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£297
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£343
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£389
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£435
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£527
How your pickup works
What your Gatwick Airport to Leicester transfer includes
We cover addresses across Leicestershire. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the quickest route by road. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- You landWe track your flight, so an early or late landing is covered
- Your driver is waitingIn arrivals with a name board, after you clear customs
- Help with the bagsStraight to a clean, air-conditioned car
- Door to doorTo your address in Leicester, at the fixed price
- Meet and greetInside the arrivals hall
- 45 min free waitingFrom the moment you land
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- All charges includedParking, tolls and ULEZ
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Route and arrival guide
Gatwick Airport to Leicester: what to expect
Allow 2h 35m – 3h 20m for the 139 miles from Gatwick Airport to Leicester. The saloon fare is £297, or around £75 per person for a party of four. For a group of seven, the eight-seater at £527 works out at about £76 each.
Gatwick Airport is the furthest of London's five airports to Leicester; the closest is Luton Airport, about 73 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is Luton £180, Stansted £217 and Heathrow £238.
Leicester has a population of around 369,000. The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Braunstone Town, Beaumont Leys, New Parks and Westcotes. The nearest railway station to the centre is Leicester, about 0.7 miles away. Well-known places in and around Leicester include Leicester City Stadium, University of Leicester, Leicester Castle and Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.
Flying into Gatwick Airport? Tell us your terminal when you book and the driver meets you in that arrivals hall — see the North Terminal or South Terminal guides.
Prices by vehicle
Pick the vehicle by luggage, not by headcount — six people with six large cases need the eight-seater, not the six-seat MPV.
Estate
VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£343
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£389
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£435
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£527
Guide prices for the Leicester area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
What passengers say
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“Excellent service! The driver was punctual, polite, and the ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
“Great service, on time, and very professional. Clean car and smooth ride. Highly recommend!”
“Really happy with the service! The driver was on time and very polite. The ride was smooth, and the car was neat and comfortable. It made my airport journey completely stress free.”
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Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
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- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
Gatwick Airport to Leicester: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £297 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £435 and an eight-seater is £527. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Leicester?
Allow 2h 35m – 3h 20m for the 139-mile journey. That is a realistic door-to-door estimate rather than a best case; add time if you are travelling into the morning or evening peak around the M25 and M23.
How far is Leicester from Gatwick Airport?
Leicester is about 139 miles from Gatwick by road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing, as far as the fare is concerned. We track your flight and move the pickup to the actual landing time. You get 45 minutes of free waiting after that before any waiting charge applies.
Where does the driver meet me at Gatwick?
In the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal, whichever you land at, holding a name board, after you clear customs. The driver's number is sent to you before landing if you would rather call directly.
Can I book a return from Leicester to Gatwick?
Yes. Return journeys are booked the same way and priced the same as the outbound leg. Tell us your check-in time and we will work the pickup back from it.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick Airport to Leicester per person?
A saloon is £297 one way for up to four passengers, about £75 each when four share. The eight-seater is £527, about £76 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Leicester?
Luton Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Leicester, about 73 miles by road. Gatwick Airport is about 139 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Leicester?
Luton Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £180. From Gatwick Airport the saloon is £297. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
Other transfers in this direction
Nearest routes to Leicester, with typical journey time and the saloon fare.
Leicester from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.