Billingshurst is a growing village in the West Sussex countryside, on the old Roman road of Stane Street, now the A29. It has a long High Street, a station on the Arun Valley line, and new developments spreading out on every side. Gatwick is about 20 miles away. A taxi from Billingshurst RH14 to Gatwick Airport costs from £59 for a saloon, fixed at booking, and takes around 30 to 35 minutes.
How the drive goes
From Billingshurst, the driver usually takes the A29 north to the A264 at Five Oaks, then east through Horsham on the bypass and along the A264 to Crawley and the M23, or the A24 north and the A264. It is around 20 miles.
On a clear road, it takes 30 to 35 minutes. The roundabouts around Horsham, particularly Great Daux and the junctions on the A264, are the usual slow spots at rush hour. For early-morning flights, the roads are quiet and the trip is often quicker.
Around RH14
RH14 covers Billingshurst village and the High Street, the newer estates at Penfolds and Little Daux, and the surrounding rural parishes: Adversane, Coolham, Five Oaks, Kirdford, Wisborough Green and Loxwood. Many properties in the villages have names rather than numbers, and some are down private lanes. Add the property name and directions or a what3words reference when you book.
For the new estates in Billingshurst, a few roads may not be on every satnav. Add a nearby landmark if your home is new.
The direct train is a real option
Billingshurst station is on the Arun Valley line, and Southern trains run from there through Christ's Hospital and Horsham to Gatwick, usually without a change, in around half an hour. For a solo traveller who lives near the station and travels light, that is quick and cheap, and we would recommend it.
The car makes more sense for families with luggage, people in the outlying villages, early flights before the first convenient train, or late arrivals. For three or four people, the fixed fare often compares well with the tickets plus a taxi to and from the station.
What the fixed fare covers
The £59 fare is for a saloon carrying up to four passengers, with two large cases and two smaller bags, from your RH14 address to North or South Terminal. The price is agreed when you book and does not change on the day. Larger vehicles are available at their own fixed prices.
Gatwick's drop-off charges
If you are getting a lift to Gatwick from a friend, warn them about the forecourt charge. Since January 2026, the drop-off zones outside both terminals have cost £10 for the first ten minutes, then £1 a minute up to thirty minutes. Cameras log the plate, and payment is due online by midnight the next day, with a £100 penalty for missing it. The free option is the Long Stay car park, which allows two hours with a shuttle bus. With a pre-booked taxi, the fixed fare covers it.
Timing your pickup
As a guide, leave Billingshurst around two and a quarter hours before a short-haul flight and two and three quarter hours before long-haul. We will suggest an exact pickup time once we have your flight details.
Coming home
The same fixed fare applies from Gatwick to Billingshurst. Your driver tracks your flight, waits in arrivals with a name board, and helps with your bags. If your flight is delayed, there is no extra charge.
Villages around Wisborough Green and Loxwood
The western side of RH14 is deeply rural, with villages such as Wisborough Green, Kirdford and Loxwood set among woods and farmland. Public transport there is very limited, so the car is often the only practical way to the airport. The roads are narrow and winding, so allow a few extra minutes, especially in the dark.
Families and luggage
The right car makes a difference. An estate fits four large cases, and an MPV fits six passengers with their luggage. Child seats are free; give us the children's ages when you book.
Business travel from Billingshurst
For work trips, the executive saloon offers a quieter cabin, and company accounts get monthly invoicing with references on each journey.
Late arrivals
If you land late at night, trains to Billingshurst are infrequent and the outlying villages have no late buses. A pre-booked car is waiting whatever time you land, at the same fixed fare.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Billingshurst to Gatwick?
From £59 for a saloon carrying up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
How long does it take?
Around 30 to 35 minutes for 20 miles.
Is there a direct train from Billingshurst to Gatwick?
Yes. Southern trains on the Arun Valley line run to Gatwick in around half an hour.
Do you cover Wisborough Green and Loxwood?
Yes. Any address in RH14 can be booked at a fixed price.
Can the driver find a rural property?
Yes. Add the property name and directions or a what3words reference.
Will the driver wait if my flight is delayed?
Yes. Your flight number is tracked, and the driver's arrival time changes to match, free of charge.
Can I book a return trip?
Yes. Book both directions together and the second leg is five per cent cheaper.
