Sutton to Gatwick: a short run south
Sutton is one of the best-placed parts of south London for Gatwick Airport. The A217 runs south from the town through Belmont to the M25, and from there it is a short drive to the M23 and the airport. On a clear road, that makes Gatwick one of the quicker airport journeys we do. The M25 can still queue at busy times, so we build that into your pickup time.
Heathrow and the other airports
For Heathrow, the route heads north-west through Cheam or Worcester Park towards Kingston and on to the airport, or uses the M25 when it is moving well. Stansted and Luton are longer trips, and most drivers use the M25 for both. Whichever airport you are flying from, you'll get a fixed fare when you book.
Where we pick up in Sutton
We collect from Sutton town centre and all the surrounding neighbourhoods, including Belmont, Sutton Common, Benhilton and the streets around Sutton station. If you are staying near the High Street or the shopping centre, where cars can't always stop, we can agree a nearby pickup point.
We also take people from Sutton to appointments, including the Royal Marsden in Belmont, and to the London rail terminals.
How we look after you
- We track your flight on the return journey and move the pickup if it lands early or late.
- Meet and greet is available, with your driver waiting in arrivals.
- Child seats are available on request.
- We accept card and cash.
Families and groups from Sutton
For a family holiday, a saloon may be too small once the cases are in. Our 6 seater taxi carries up to six people with luggage, and our 7 seater taxi takes larger groups. Tell us how many people and bags you have and we will suggest the right car.
Typical journey times from Sutton
| Airport | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| Heathrow | 45 min to 1 hr |
| Gatwick | 35 min to 50 min |
| London City | 55 min to 1 hr 20 |
| Luton | 1 hr 10 to 1 hr 35 |
| Stansted | 1 hr 25 to 1 hr 50 |
Tips for Sutton customers
Sutton town centre has a one-way system and pedestrianised areas around the High Street, so a pickup outside a shop or flat above one may need a short walk to a nearby road. Tell us if that applies to you and we will suggest the easiest point. If you are travelling during school holidays, when many Sutton families fly from Gatwick, please book as early as you can, because larger cars are in high demand.
Sutton also has good links to Epsom and the Surrey Hills, so some customers combine an airport pickup with a drop-off somewhere other than home, for example at a relative's house or a hotel. That's no problem. Just give us the full address when you book, and your fixed fare will reflect the actual journey.
Nearby areas
If you live on the edge of Sutton, you may find our pages for Cheam and Carshalton useful. You can also see every neighbourhood on our areas we cover page.