Lewes to Gatwick: Taxi or Train?

Gatwick is close to Lewes, and the trains towards London Victoria stop there. So when is a taxi worth it? Here's our honest answer, from people who do the run every day.

When the train makes sense

• You are travelling alone or as a couple with light bags
• You live within walking distance of Lewes station
• Your flight is in the middle of the day, so you're not trying to beat the first train

When a taxi makes more sense

• Your flight leaves early and you need to be at Gatwick before the trains get going
• There are three or four of you, so the fixed taxi fare is close to the cost of the tickets
• You have big cases, children, car seats or someone who finds stairs and platforms difficult
• You're coming from a village like Firle, Laughton or Alfriston, where getting to a station is a journey in itself
• You are coming home late and tired, and want to step out of arrivals into a waiting car

What a taxi costs

Our Gatwick fares are fixed when you book, so there's no meter running in a traffic jam. See our Gatwick page for current prices, or ring us for a quote from your door.

Our tip

If you are booking a taxi for the outward journey, book the return at the same time and give us your flight number. We'll track it and be there when you land.