Heathrow - Brighton

[Mordac]

Oddly I live nearer Heathrow but it's hell to get to by public transport.

Gatwick is far easier and quicker.

Though I prefer taking a taxi to both or in the case of Gatwick, drive and park.

Taxi fares to both are the same price and definitely don't cost more than air fares.

You can't live nearer to Heathrow then (although if you do, give me the name of your usual minicab firm. I flew to Geneva a few years back, fare was £49, taxi to LGW was £65. Return fare was £69, taxi was still £65 but because the flight was delayed by about 3 hours I had to pay the £9 or so parking charge. So yes, for some they most definitely do cost more.

[SueEllen]

You can't live nearer to Heathrow then (although if you do, give me the name of your usual minicab firm. I flew to Geneva a few years back, fare was £49, taxi to LGW was £65. Return fare was £69, taxi was still £65 but because the flight was delayed by about 3 hours I had to pay the £9 or so parking charge. So yes, for some they most definitely do cost more.

Mine are advertised as £25-£35 and £30-£40 respectively. Gatwick is 20 miles further away.

I don't have a usual cab firm to airports as I just find the cheapest or get a lift.