Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park taxi transfer — from £47
Going to Selhurst Park from Gatwick Airport? It is about 18 miles and normally takes 40 min, although event days can be much slower. Fares start from £47.00 in a saloon car. We usually travel via M23, A23 Purley Way, A236. Crystal Palace match days restrict nearby streets. Choose a pickup point a short walk from the ground.
- 18 milesApprox. distance
- 40 minTypical journey
- 1 hr 0 minIn rush hour
- From £47Saloon guide fare
Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park: fares by vehicle
Guide fares for the standard route, based on the distance, with no surcharges. Airport or port fees, parking and tolls are not included. Enter your exact addresses to confirm your price.
| Vehicle | Best for | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Saloon | Up to 4 passengers · 2 large + 2 medium suitcases | £47 | Get quote |
Estate | Up to 4 passengers · 4 large suitcases | £49.80 | Get quote |
MPV (7-seater) | Up to 5 passengers · 5 bags | £60 | Get quote |
Executive | Up to 4 passengers · 2 suitcases, higher-specification car | £83 | Get quote |
Minibus | Group travel, where available | Live quote | Get quote |
Planning your Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park journey
Typically 40 min outside peak times and around 1 hr 0 min in rush hour.
Usual route
M23, A23 Purley Way, A236
Where delays happen
A23 Purley Way and the roads around the ground on match days
Pickup at Gatwick Airport
Driver meets you in the arrivals hall (North or South Terminal) with a name board and tracks your flight.
Drop-off at Selhurst Park
Drop-off on the roads near the ground, as close as match-day restrictions allow.
Local tip
Crystal Palace match days restrict nearby streets. Choose a pickup point a short walk from the ground.
Every Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park booking includes
Clear terms before you confirm — the price you see is the price you book.
- Fare shown and agreed before you travel
- Licensed, professional drivers in regularly serviced vehicles
- Door-to-door service from your exact address
- Flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting on airport arrivals
- Pay cash to the driver or by card online
- Child seat or special request? Add it in the booking notes
From quote to confirmed journey
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Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park: your questions
Quick answers before you book.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park?
A saloon car costs about £47.00, an estate £49.80, an MPV (7 seater) £60.00 and an executive car £83.00. Fares are based on the distance with no surcharges, so the price shown is for the standard route.
How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park?
Allow about 40 min outside peak times and around 1 hr 0 min in rush hour. Delays are most likely at A23 Purley Way and the roads around the ground on match days.
Where will my driver collect me at Gatwick Airport?
Driver meets you in the arrivals hall (North or South Terminal) with a name board and tracks your flight.
Where will I be dropped off at Selhurst Park?
Drop-off on the roads near the ground, as close as match-day restrictions allow.
Should I book my return journey in advance?
Yes. Demand rises sharply when events finish, so booking your return in advance and choosing a pickup point a short walk from the venue usually saves time.
Can I arrange the return journey?
Yes. Price the reverse journey (Selhurst Park to Gatwick Airport) with its own date and time so both legs have the right details.
How do I pay?
You choose cash to the driver or card online when you confirm your booking.
Can I add a child seat or a special request?
Add it in the special instructions box when you book — for example a child seat and the child's age — so it is on your booking.
Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park: planning your journey
A pre-booked car from Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park means a driver is arranged before you land, with the fare shown before you confirm. Add your flight number and terminal when you book and your pickup is planned around your recorded landing time.
The journey from Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park is roughly 18 miles. Outside peak times it usually takes about 40 min, and in rush hour you should allow around 1 hr 0 min, which is about 50% longer. The usual route is M23, A23 Purley Way, A236, and delays are most likely at A23 Purley Way and the roads around the ground on match days.
For a journey of this length, a saloon is comfortable for up to four passengers, an estate adds luggage space, and an MPV or executive car is worth considering for larger groups or extra comfort. Prices above are guide fares for the standard route; enter your exact addresses to confirm your price.
About Selhurst Park
A pre-booked pickup avoids waiting for a ride after the match, and you can agree a meeting point away from the busiest exits.
Selhurst Park is Crystal Palace's home ground in south London, near Selhurst and Norwood Junction stations. Matchday traffic is heavy in the surrounding streets, so allow extra time.
Starting from Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is served by the M23 and the M25 and by direct rail services into central London, but a pre-booked car is often simpler when you have luggage, children, an early flight or a destination that is not on a direct line. For arrivals, add your flight number so your driver can track your landing.
Planning your pickup from Gatwick Airport
- Enter the exact pickup address or postcode in Gatwick Airport, and the exact drop-off at Selhurst Park, so the fare is calculated for your real journey.
- Event days are busy: allow extra time and agree a meeting point away from the busiest exits, especially for the journey home.
- Pick a vehicle by passengers and luggage, not just seats. A saloon suits up to four passengers; choose an estate, MPV or executive car for extra bags, bigger groups or more comfort.
- You can pay cash to the driver or by card online when you confirm, and you can add a child seat or special request in the booking notes.
More about Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park
Can I be collected after a Crystal Palace match?
Yes. Book your return journey in advance and tell us where you would like to be collected.
Which Gatwick terminal will my driver go to?
Your driver goes to the terminal on your booking. Gatwick has a North and a South terminal, so check your flight details and tell us which one you are using. If you are unsure, ask us before you travel.
Do you cover Gatwick Airport to Selhurst Park every day?
Yes. Journeys are pre-booked for any date and time, including early mornings, late nights and weekends. Choose your date and time in the quote and your fare is shown before you confirm.
For terminals, arrivals, rail options and answers to common questions, see our full Gatwick Airport transfer guide.
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