Transfer Colchester-lgw Gatwick

Gatwick Airport Taxi Service is provided by Onward Travel Solutions Ltd. We offer a transfer service from Colchester to any U.K Airport, whether you need a car, people carrier, executive car, executive people carrier or minibus Onward Travel Solutions Ltd are here to help. If you are travelling to or from Gatwick Airport please select the type of journey required from the drop down and you will be able to extract an instant quote. If you are travelling to a different airport please click Reset and select the correct airport from the drop down. All our bookings are pre booked and pre paid for so you can rest assured we will be there to meet you or take you to your destination.

Colchester is 86 miles north east of Gatwick airport and can be accessed via the M23, M25 and the A12. This journey in normal traffic conditions should take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. If you are travelling to the airport please leave a longer amount of time in case you encounter any traffic congestion on route, we would also recommend leaving two hours to check in your luggage.

Overview of Colchester

Colchester is a town and the largest settlement in the borough of Colchester. In the 2001 census the town had a population of 104,390 residents. The town is situated 56 miles north east of London and is connected by the A12 and the Great Eastern Mainline railway.

Ipswich is situated 17 miles north east of Colchester, and Chlemsford is sited 24 miles south west of the town. Other close by town include Braintree which is 17 to the West and Clacton-on-sea which is 15 miles south east of the town.

Colchester is also a very historic town as it is thought to be the oldest recorded Roman settlement in the British Isles; the town is mentioned by Pliny the Elder, who died in AD 79. The main landmark in Colchester is Colchester castle which is an 11th century Norman keep built over a Roman Temple.

Colchester is reputed to be the home of 3 of the most well known nursery rhymes such as Old king cole, Humpty Dumpty, and Twinkle, twinkle little star.

Interesting places to visit: Colchester Zoo which is based on the outskirts of the town. There are also three main museums, the castle museum inside the castle which displays Roman exhibits, the Hollytree s museum which contains children s exhibits and the Natural history museum located inside the former all saints church. Colchester s significant landmarks include the town hall and the jumbo water tower.

Extensive Fleet

We provide access to a large fleet of vehicle sizes and types. Regardless of your party size, luggage or special requirements, we can usually provide the perfect vehicle.

If you have any queries about vehicle suitability, please check our vehicle calculator.

Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.

Executive Car: E Class Mercedes or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. E-Class Mercedes or similar.

Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.

People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.

Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.

8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.

Hotels

Holiday Inn Colchester

Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

Tel: 0871-423 4826

Butterfly Hotel

Old Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QY

Tel: 01206 230900

The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn/Polstead St, Stoke by Nayland, Colchester, CO6 4SA

Tel: 01206 263245

Travelodge

London Rd, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9EL

Tel: 01376 572848

Riverside Hotel

2 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB

Tel: 01206 500200

The Red Lion

43 High St, Colchester, CO1 1DJ

Tel: 01206 577986

Prested Hall

Prested Hall/Prested Hall Chase, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9EE

Tel: 01376 573300

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ

Tel: 01206 863666

The Maison Talbooth Hotel

Maison Talbooth/Stratford Rd, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HN

Tel: 01206 322367

Globe

71 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RQ

Tel: 01206 576496

George Hotel

116 High St, Colchester, CO1 1TD

Tel: 01206 578494

Holiday Inn

Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

Tel: 0870-400 9020

The White Hart Hotel

11-13 Market End, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1NH

Tel: 01376 561654

Dickins Hotel

4 St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, CO2 7EF

Tel: 01206 571763

Premier Inn

Travel Inn/Ipswich Rd, Colchester, CO4 9WP

Tel: 0870-197 7065

Park Hotel

140 High St, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9AF

Tel: 01206 822424

Drapers Hotel

53 High St, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2PB

Tel: 01787 223353

The Marks Tey Hotel

London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1DU

Tel: 01206 210001

Ramada Colchester

White House Farm/Old Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QY

Tel: 01206 230900

Prested Hall Country House

Prested Hall/Prested Hall Chase, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9EE

Tel: 01376 573399

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