Student Taxi Fares in Brighton
Affordable, reliable taxi journeys for students travelling around Brighton and beyond. Check your fixed fare and book your journey with Western Cars Brighton.
- Pick-up from campuses throughout Brighton & Hove
- No student card needed
- Same fare in each direction
- Book online or by phone
Student fares
Campus to the station, the city centre and Gatwick
Fixed student fares from campuses throughout Brighton & Hove. Each price is for one journey, in one direction, in a standard vehicle (saloon or estate, up to 4 passengers). We confirm your exact pickup address when you book. No student card is needed.
From campus
Brighton Railway Station
From campus to Brighton railway station, for trains to London, Gatwick and along the coast.
Fixed student fare, one way£15Standard vehicle, up to 4 passengers
- No extra for evenings, Sundays or bank holidays
- Same fare for the journey back
- 5–8 passengers: larger vehicle, approximately 1.5 times this fare
From campus
Brighton City Centre
From campus into the centre of Brighton, for shopping, work, a night out or the seafront.
Fixed student fare, one way£16Standard vehicle, up to 4 passengers
- No extra for evenings, Sundays or bank holidays
- Same fare for the journey back
- 5–8 passengers: larger vehicle, approximately 1.5 times this fare
From campus
Gatwick Airport
From campus to the North or South Terminal at Gatwick, for flights home at the end of term.
Fixed student fare, one way£78Standard vehicle, up to 4 passengers
- Includes the Gatwick Airport drop-off charge on the journey to the airport
- Includes the Gatwick Airport pick-up charge on the journey back to campus
- No extra for evenings, Sundays or bank holidays
- Same fare for the journey back
- 5–8 passengers: larger vehicle, approximately 1.5 times this fare
Return journeys
The same fare applies in each direction. Each fare is for one journey, so a return is two journeys, each charged at the fare shown. For example, campus to the station and back again is two £15 journeys.
Five to eight passengers
The fares above are for a standard vehicle (saloon or estate, up to 4 passengers). Vehicles for 5 to 8 passengers may cost approximately 1.5 times the standard fare. Tell us how many of you are travelling and we will confirm the price before you book.
Included in every student fare
- Evening and night-time journeys — no extra charge
- Sundays and bank holidays — no extra charge
- Booking by phone or online — no booking charge added
- The Gatwick Airport drop-off charge on the journey to the airport — included in the Gatwick Airport fare
- The Gatwick Airport pick-up charge on the journey back to campus — included in the Gatwick Airport fare
- Luggage is accepted subject to the space in the vehicle you book.
The only extra charges
- Waiting time
- Under our standard terms, the first 5 minutes of waiting are free, after which waiting is charged at 40p per minute.
- Extra stops
- Under our standard terms, each additional pick-up, set-down or diversion carries a minimum charge of £5.
- Larger vehicles
- Student fares are for a standard vehicle (saloon or estate, up to 4 passengers). Vehicles for 5 to 8 passengers may cost approximately 1.5 times the standard fare. We confirm the price before you book.
For journeys on 24, 25, 26 or 31 December or 1 January, please confirm your fare when you book. Travelling from somewhere else, or to another airport? See all taxi fares or call 01273 220220 for a quote. Full details are in our terms & conditions. Student fares last reviewed 12 October 2026.
Booking
How to book a student taxi
Choose a destination and check the fare
Brighton railway station, the city centre or Gatwick Airport — the student fares are listed above.
Call or book online
Call 01273 220220 or use our online booking system — student fares are available both ways. You do not need to show a student card or prove that you are a student.
Confirm your journey
Give us your pickup address on campus, your destination, the number of passengers and the time you want to travel. Tell us if there are 5 or more of you, or a lot of luggage, so we can confirm the right vehicle and its price.
The online booking system shows a price before you confirm. If it is not the student fare shown on this page, call us before you confirm and we will apply it.
Student travel
Student taxis in Brighton, made simple
Western Cars has been a licensed private hire operator in Brighton & Hove since 2007. Whether you need a campus to Brighton station taxi for a morning train, a lift into town, or a Brighton to Gatwick taxi at the end of term, you know the price before you travel. Student airport transfers from campus to Gatwick are £78 one way, with the airport drop-off or pick-up charge included.
Fixed student fares
One price for each journey, published on this page, with ordinary evening, Sunday and bank-holiday rates included.
No student card needed
You do not need to show a student card or prove that you are a student.
Campus, station and city centre
Travel from campuses throughout Brighton & Hove to Brighton railway station or into the city centre, and back at the same fare.
Gatwick Airport transfers
A direct car from campus to the North or South Terminal. The fare includes the Gatwick Airport drop-off charge on the journey to the airport and the Gatwick Airport pick-up charge on the journey back to campus.
Pre-booked journeys
Book ahead for the date and time you need, whether that is a morning train or a flight at the end of term.
Book by phone or online
Call 01273 220220 at any hour — we are open 24/7 — or use the online booking system.
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles can be booked for any of these journeys — tell us when you book. About our accessible taxis
Student taxi fare FAQs
How do I book a student taxi in Brighton?
Call 01273 220220 — we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — or use our online booking system. Student fares are available both ways. Tell us your pickup address on campus, your destination, the number of passengers and the time you want to travel. You do not need to show a student card or prove that you are a student. The online booking system shows a price before you confirm. If it is not the student fare shown on this page, call us before you confirm and we will apply it.
Are student taxi fares fixed?
Yes. Each student fare is a fixed price for one journey, in one direction, in a standard vehicle (saloon or estate, up to 4 passengers), from campuses throughout Brighton & Hove. Ordinary evening, night-time, Sunday and bank-holiday rates and booking charges are included. The only extras are waiting time, extra stops and a larger vehicle if you need one. For journeys on 24, 25, 26 or 31 December or 1 January, please confirm your fare when you book.
Which campuses do the student fares cover?
The student fares apply from campuses throughout Brighton & Hove. Give us the exact pickup address when you book and we will confirm it with you.
Do I need a student card to get the student fare?
No. You do not need to show a student card or prove that you are a student.
Can I book a taxi to Brighton railway station?
Yes. The student fare from campus to Brighton Railway Station is £15, one way. Tell us your pickup address on campus and what time your train leaves, and we will confirm your pickup time.
Can I book a taxi to Gatwick Airport?
Yes. The student fare from campus to Gatwick Airport is £78, one way. The fare includes the Gatwick Airport drop-off charge on the journey to the airport and the Gatwick Airport pick-up charge on the journey back to campus. Tell us whether you are flying from the North or South Terminal. We recommend booking airport transfers at least 24 hours ahead, though same-day journeys are often possible.
Is the return journey the same price?
The same fare applies in each direction. Each fare is for one journey, so a return is two journeys, each charged at the fare shown.
Can I pre-book a journey?
Yes. You can book ahead by phone or online for the date and time you choose. For airport transfers we recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance.
Can several students share a taxi?
Yes. The fare is for the vehicle, not per person, and a standard vehicle (saloon or estate, up to 4 passengers) is covered by the standard fare. Vehicles for 5 to 8 passengers may cost approximately 1.5 times the standard fare; tell us how many of you are travelling and we will confirm the price before you book.
Do student fares cost more at night, on Sundays or on bank holidays?
No. Ordinary evening, night-time, Sunday and bank-holiday rates are already included in the student fare. For journeys on 24, 25, 26 or 31 December or 1 January, please confirm your fare when you book.
Are there additional charges for luggage, waiting time or extra pickup locations?
There is no separate charge for luggage. Luggage is accepted subject to the space in the vehicle you book. If you have more than a standard vehicle can carry, book a larger one. Under our standard terms the first 5 minutes of waiting are free, after which waiting is charged at 40p per minute, and each additional pick-up, set-down or diversion carries a minimum charge of £5. Tell us about extra stops when you book and we will confirm the full price before you travel.
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