Reigate is one of the closer towns to Gatwick - about nine miles north of the airport - and Gatwick's own published transfer guidance groups it with Redhill at around 30 minutes. It's a genuinely pleasant place to be based, with a market-town feel that's survived being this close to one of the UK's busiest airports, and a direct taxi is the simplest way to bridge that short gap without any train changes.
This page covers what a Gatwick to Reigate taxi involves - timing, terminals, what's actually worth knowing about Reigate itself, and when it beats the alternatives.
How long does a taxi from Gatwick to Reigate take?
Around 30 minutes according to Gatwick Airport's own transfer time guidance, mostly via the A217 and M25. Reigate sits close enough to the motorway network that the journey is fairly predictable outside peak hours, though traffic through the town centre itself can slow things down a little during the school run and early evening.
Which Gatwick terminal will I be picked up from?
Gatwick has North and South Terminal, connected by a free shuttle taking around four minutes. Confirm your terminal when booking - it's on your boarding pass - so your driver waits in the right building.
A market town with genuine history, not just a Gatwick suburb
Reigate has a Norman castle behind it - literally, in the form of Castle Grounds, a public park just off the High Street built on the site of an 11th or 12th century motte-and-bailey castle. The stonework itself is long gone, but the earthworks survive, along with the Barons' Cave beneath the site, and the grounds are genuinely worth a wander if you've got time before or after your journey rather than just something to drive past.
A short walk away is Priory Park - 65 acres of parkland with a lake, woodland and a Grade I listed former priory building, now a school - which locals rate as one of the better green spaces in Surrey, and it's a common enough request that our drivers know it well as a drop-off point for anyone staying nearby rather than right on the High Street.
Reigate is also consistently rated one of the more desirable places to live in Surrey, thanks to a strong set of schools, good rail links to London Victoria and London Bridge via Redhill, and easy access to the M25 - all of which is part of why we see a steady mix of business travel and family bookings on this route rather than one dominant type of trip.
Why book a taxi rather than the train for Reigate?
Reigate does have its own station with direct services to London, so for a solo traveller with light luggage it's a solid choice. Where a taxi wins is convenience: no walking from the station with bags, no working out platforms after a long flight, and a driver tracking your flight rather than you checking timetables as you land. For families, groups, or early morning and late-night arrivals when trains run less often, door-to-door usually makes more sense.
What affects the price
Your fixed quote factors in distance, vehicle type, time of day, and Gatwick's own terminal charges - all agreed before you travel, not added afterwards. See our Gatwick taxi prices guide for the full breakdown of what goes into a fare.
Vehicle options for the Reigate run
- Saloon or Executive - for 1-3 passengers with standard luggage
- Estate - a bit more boot space for extra bags
- MPV - families or groups of 5-6
- 8-seater - larger groups travelling together
Booking around Reigate's events and market days
Reigate runs a regular street market plus events like the Reigate Summer Festival, the Reigate Beer Walk, and the Christmas lights switch-on, all of which bring extra footfall and slower traffic into the town centre. If your pickup or drop-off falls on one of these dates, it's worth booking a little further ahead and giving us a precise pickup point, since the High Street itself can get busy with pedestrians rather than through-traffic.
Reigate and Redhill: don't worry about the exact boundary
Gatwick's own transfer guidance groups Redhill and Reigate together as a single 30-minute journey, and the two run into each other closely enough in practice that it rarely matters which one your address technically falls under. If you're not sure, just give us the postcode when booking - it won't change the price or journey time, and we cover both under the same terms.
What to have ready when booking
- Your Gatwick terminal (North or South) and flight number
- Your exact Reigate address - High Street, Priory Park area, Reigate Heath or elsewhere
- Passenger numbers and luggage details
- Return journey details, if needed
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reigate from Gatwick Airport?
Around nine miles, with a typical taxi journey of about 30 minutes according to Gatwick Airport's own published transfer times.
Is there a direct train from Reigate to Gatwick?
Yes, via Redhill, and it's a good option for solo travellers with light luggage. A taxi tends to make more sense for groups, families, or travel outside normal train hours.
Do you cover both Gatwick terminals from Reigate?
Yes - just confirm North or South Terminal when you book.
Can you drop off near Priory Park or Castle Grounds specifically?
Yes - just give us the exact address or nearest road when booking, and your driver will take you straight there.
Can you collect from near the golf clubs or Reigate Heath?
Yes - Reigate Heath, Reigate Hill and the golf clubs around the edge of town are all a short drive rather than a walk from the centre. Give us the exact postcode when booking and your driver will route there directly.
Related pages
See our Gatwick to Redhill taxi guide, our Gatwick meet and greet service, or the full vehicle fleet. For official terminal information, see Gatwick Airport's taxi and transfers page.
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