Tolworth to Gatwick Airport Cabs With Room for Holiday Luggage
Tolworth to Gatwick Airport cabs carry more holiday luggage than any other airport run we do. Two-week breaks mean big cases, beach bags, buggies and car seats, and squeezing all that into the wrong car is a bad start to any trip. Tell us exactly what you're bringing when you book. A saloon suits a couple with two large cases, an estate takes golf bags or a pushchair, and an MPV fits a family of five with everything they need. We'd rather send the right car the first time than have you repacking on the pavement at 4am.
What Time Should I Leave Tolworth for a 6am Gatwick Flight?
What time should you leave Tolworth for a 6am flight from Gatwick? Aim to arrive at the terminal two hours before departure, and allow 40 to 55 minutes for the drive. That means a pickup at around 3am. The roads are quiet at that hour, so the run south is usually smooth, but it's worth the extra margin in school holidays when check-in queues get long. Our cabs run all night. Book the evening before, and we'll confirm the exact time.
Minicabs That Collect From More Than One Address
Minicabs that collect from more than one address save a lot of hassle when friends or family fly together. Maybe your sister lives in Surbiton and your parents are in Chessington. Tell us every pickup address when you book, and we'll plan the most sensible route so nobody has to drive to someone else's house first. All the stops are included in one fixed price, and everyone arrives at Gatwick together, ready to check in as a group.
The drive south
Gatwick is about 22 miles south of Tolworth, in West Sussex. Most routes head down through Epsom towards the M25 and then the M23. The drive usually takes 40 to 55 minutes. It's longer on Friday afternoons, at the start of the school holidays and whenever there's an incident on the M25.
Gatwick is busy with early holiday flights, so many of our Gatwick pickups are before dawn. We run 24 hours a day, but please book early-morning pickups at least the evening before.
North Terminal or South Terminal
Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train that runs every few minutes. Airlines are split between them, and it's not always obvious which one you need, so check your booking. If you do end up at the wrong one, the shuttle takes only a few minutes, but it's time you won't want to lose before a flight.
Gatwick or Heathrow?
If you live in the southern and eastern parts of our area, such as Epsom, Ewell, Stoneleigh or Worcester Park, Gatwick is often as quick to reach as Heathrow, and sometimes quicker. When you're comparing flights, it's worth looking at both airports.
When you land
Share your flight number when you book, and your driver will meet you in the arrivals area of the correct terminal with a name board, then walk with you to the car. If your flight is delayed, we adjust the pickup to your actual landing time.
Charges at the terminal
Gatwick charges vehicles to drop passengers at the terminal forecourts. Ask us how this is handled in your fare when you get your quote.
Written and checked by the Tolworth Cars team. Last updated 5 November 2026.