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Bristol Airport to Gatwick Transfer (BRS to LGW)

A direct private transfer from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Gatwick Airport (LGW) — your driver picks you up at arrivals and takes you straight to your departure terminal, without a single change.
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The Route from Bristol Airport to Gatwick

Gatwick is approximately 145 miles from Bristol Airport, sitting on the other side of London to the south-east. The route takes the M5 north from Bristol Airport, joins the M4 heading east, then picks up the M25 going south and east to Gatwick Junction 9. In clear conditions, you’re looking at around 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes.

The one variable worth knowing about honestly: the M25 between the M4 junction and Gatwick runs south of London and carries a lot of traffic. On weekday mornings and afternoons, this section can add 30 to 45 minutes compared to an off-peak run. If your connection is time-sensitive and you’re travelling during peak hours, allow 3 hours rather than 2.5. Your driver plans the departure from BRS with traffic conditions already factored in.

Pickup at Bristol Airport (BRS)

After your flight lands and you collect your bags, your driver will be at the Short Stay and Pick-Up Car Park, a two-minute walk from the terminal exits. You’ll receive their bay number by message as your flight lands.
If you’ve booked Meet and Greet, your driver is inside the arrivals hall with a name board before you reach the exit — no navigating a car park, no searching for the right bay.
All flights are tracked in real time. A delay on your inbound flight never affects your pickup — it adjusts automatically and no additional charge applies.
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Gatwick’s Two Terminals — North and South

Gatwick is the one major UK airport with two physically separate terminals. The North Terminal and South Terminal are connected by a free shuttle train, but they’re far enough apart that turning up at the wrong one costs you real time. When you book, tell us which terminal your departing flight uses — or if you’re not sure yet, check your airline’s website or boarding pass before the journey and update us.
As a general guide:

South Terminal

Most easyJet flights, British Airways, Vueling, and various charter operators

North Terminal

TUI, Norwegian, Jet2, Emirates, and several other major carriers
Your driver drops you at the correct terminal entrance, so there’s no shuttle or guess-work involved on your end.

Gatwick to Bristol Airport — Return Journey

If you’re flying into Gatwick and connecting out of Bristol Airport, your driver waits inside the arrivals area with a name board when you come through. Free waiting time from your flight landing is included — enough for passport control, bags, and the walk out.
From Gatwick, the M25 and M4 run brings you straight back to Bristol Airport. We can also route the journey to drop passengers at addresses along the way, whether that’s Bath, Trowbridge, Chippenham, or Bristol City Centre.

How Much Connection Time to Allow on This Route

Because of the M25 variable, this route needs slightly more buffer than the Heathrow run.

Off-peak travel: Allow 3 hours between landing at BRS and your Gatwick departure.

Weekday peak travel: Allow 3.5 to 4 hours. The M25 between Junctions 12 and 9 can back up significantly on weekday mornings and evenings.

If your schedule has less room than that, contact us first. We’ll give you a straight answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Off-peak, around 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes. During morning and evening peak hours on weekdays, allow up to 2 hours 45 minutes or longer if the M25 is congested. The exact timing depends on conditions south of London.

Two — North Terminal and South Terminal, connected by a free internal shuttle. They’re far enough apart that arriving at the wrong one causes real delays. Always confirm your terminal at booking. Your driver will drop you at the correct entrance.

At the Short Stay and Pick-Up Car Park, two minutes from the arrivals exit. You’ll get the bay number by message when your flight lands. Book Meet and Greet if you’d prefer your driver inside the hall.

Yes, subject to availability. Advance booking is always recommended for early morning or late night journeys.

Your driver monitors the inbound flight. If it’s delayed, the pickup time adjusts automatically at no extra cost.

Yes, fully. Meet and greet inside Gatwick arrivals, free waiting from landing, and a direct run to BRS.

Yes. We cover the full surrounding area. Nailsea, Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and all nearby towns are included. Tell us your pickup address at booking.

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