About Cophall Park & Ride
Cophall Park and Ride is an off-airport car park in Copthorne, east of Gatwick. You check in, hand over your keys for a receipt card and ride a shuttle to your terminal, any time of day.
Cophall Parking sits on Effingham Road in Copthorne, postcode RH10 3HZ. The operator puts it about 15 minutes from Gatwick and runs direct transfers to the North and South Terminals, 24 hours a day.
Cophall keeps all car keys, including those of electric cars. You receive a key receipt card in return. On the way home, you call the freephone number on the back of that card, and the operator says it will be right with you.
The operator says to allow 30 to 45 minutes from checking in to arriving at the terminal. That covers the whole process, not just the ride. Cophall is open 364 days a year and closes on Christmas Day only.
Location and getting there
Gatwick sits beside the M23, with a spur road from Junction 9 to both terminals. Cophall sits in Copthorne, east of the airport. Follow the directions in your confirmation to Effingham Road.
Allow the operator's 30 to 45 minutes from check-in to the terminal, on top of the drive.
The main routes in from London, the south coast and the rest of the country.
Use the one in your confirmation, which may differ from the terminal's.
The M23 and M25 are busy at peak hours and bank holidays.
- Cophall Park and Ride
Effingham Road, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HZ - London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
North and South Terminals, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP
What's included at Cophall Park & Ride
Here is what Cophall Park & Ride includes. Items marked as the operator's description come from the operator, and we have not checked them ourselves.
Operator's description
Operator's description
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Security at Cophall Park & Ride
Cophall says it is Park Mark accredited, following an on-site inspection with the local police, and describes itself as one of a group of operators selected by Gatwick. We have not independently verified these measures or any accreditation, so we report the operator's own description. Take valuables with you and leave nothing on show.
- Park Mark Accreditation (Operator's Description)
- Police-Assessed Site Inspection (Operator's Description)
- Keys Held Against a Receipt Card
Before you travel
A few minutes of preparation makes the day smoother at Cophall. At Cophall, keep your key receipt card safe. It carries the freephone number you need to call for the shuttle home.
Show it at reception when you check in.
Remove house keys and key rings before handing it over.
Your car may be moved after check-in.
The shuttle serves both, so tell the driver which one.
Check that the number plate on your booking matches your car, and confirm your terminal before you set off. Cancellation cover runs up to 72 hours before your arrival time on bookings made with us, so check your dates before that window closes.
The key receipt card
Cophall keeps every car key, electric cars included. In return you get a key receipt card. Treat it like a ticket. It proves the car is yours and carries the freephone number for your return shuttle. Remove house keys from the ring before you hand it over.
Cophall over Christmas
Cophall is open 364 days a year and closes on Christmas Day only. Plan around it when you fly over the festive period. The official Long Stay and the APH site on Copthorne Road run all year.
Help with luggage and children
The operator describes help with suitcases and skis.
Cophall mentions child seats for the transfer.
Say what you need when you book, so the driver is ready.
Who Cophall suits
Among the cheapest products we bring you.
24-hour shuttles.
Help with luggage and child seats.
Arriving at Cophall Park & Ride
Follow the directions in your booking confirmation to reach Cophall Park & Ride. The steps below show how the day works.
- Drive to Effingham Road, Copthorne RH10 3HZ.
- Check in and hand over your keys for a key receipt card.
- Ride the shuttle to your terminal.
Collecting your car on return
Keep your booking confirmation on your phone for the trip home. Coming back takes a few simple steps.
- Collect your bags.
- Call the freephone number on the back of your key receipt card.
- Ride back to Cophall and collect your car.
Good to know before you book
Check these points about Cophall Park & Ride before you book.
Cophall keeps all keys and closes on Christmas Day. Allow 30 to 45 minutes from check-in to the terminal, as the operator advises.
Cancellation cover runs up to 72 hours before your arrival time on bookings made with us.
Our code is already in the search form above. Check it shows at checkout before you pay.
Cophall price
Cophall costs a few pounds more than AVPS and a little less than the official Long Stay on our sample dates.
| Car park | Standard, 8 days | With our code | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cophall Park & Ride | £85.94 | £60.16 | £7.52 |
*Sample 8-day prices for 7–14 November 2026. Search above for live rates on your dates.
Compare live Cophall Park & Ride prices with our code already applied. Search your dates above and reserve in seconds. Our code is already in the search form, and cancellation cover runs up to 72 hours before arrival on bookings made with us.
Get Quote NowCophall Park & Ride FAQs
On Effingham Road, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HZ, which the operator puts about 15 minutes from the airport.
Yes. Cophall retains all car keys, including for electric cars, and gives you a key receipt card.
The operator says to allow 30 to 45 minutes from checking in to arriving at your terminal.
Yes. Cophall says its transfers run 24 hours a day, 364 days a year. It closes on Christmas Day only.
Call the freephone number on the back of your key receipt card and the operator says it will come to collect you.
More Gatwick Airport parking options
Compare the other car parks we bring you at Gatwick Airport below, with prices for the same sample dates.
Compare every option on our Gatwick Airport parking page. For the cheapest site, see AVPS Park & Ride. For the airport's own car park, see Official Long Stay.
| Operator | Car park | Type | Transfer | 8-day price |
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AVPS Park & Ride Off-Airport · Lingfield |
Park & Ride | Shuttle, 10–15 min | £53.38 £6.67/day |
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LG Parking Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover in Short Stay | £55.82 £6.98/day |
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AMAG Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Hookwood storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover at Passenger Drop Off | £60.72 £7.59/day |
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Official Long Stay On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free bus, 10–12 min | £61.60 £7.70/day |
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APH Park & Ride Off-Airport · Copthorne Road |
Park & Ride | Shuttle, 10–12 min | £65.05 £8.13/day |
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Sure Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover in Short Stay | £65.09 £8.14/day |
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Purple Parking Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Storage up to 6 miles |
Meet & Greet | Handover 2–5 min from terminal | £66.45 £8.31/day |
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Airparks Gatwick Off-Airport · Copthorne Road |
Park & Ride | Shuttle, 10–12 min | £67.14 £8.39/day |
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Official Mid Stay On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk, 6 min | £72.10 £9.01/day |
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I Love Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Forecourt handover |
Meet & Greet | Handover on the forecourt | £80.64 £10.08/day |
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Ace Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover near the terminal | £81.38 £10.17/day |
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APH Meet & Greet Forecourt Off-Airport · Forecourt handover |
Meet & Greet | Handover on the forecourt | £81.70 £10.21/day |
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Official Valet Parking On-Airport · Official |
Valet | Handover in Short Stay, 2 min walk | £84.00 £10.50/day |
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I Love Valet (with car wash) Off-Airport · Forecourt handover |
Meet & Greet | Handover on the forecourt | £90.72 £11.34/day |
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APH Park & Ride with EV Charging Off-Airport · Copthorne Road |
Park & Ride | Shuttle, 10–12 min | £97.59 £12.20/day |
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APH Self Park Off-Airport · Copthorne Road |
Park & Ride | Shuttle, 10–12 min | £97.60 £12.20/day |
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Official Short Stay On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Covered walk, 4 min | £115.50 £14.44/day |
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Official Premium Mid Stay On-Airport · North only |
Park & Walk | Covered walk, 2 min | £217.70 £27.21/day |
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Official Premium Short Stay On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Same-level, 2 min walk | £248.50 £31.06/day |
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Maple Parking Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Approved Operator |
Meet & Greet | Handover in Short Stay | Live price Search your dates |
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Meteor Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Hookwood storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover near the terminal | Live price Search your dates |
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Tudor Rose Park & Chauffeur Off-Airport · Hookwood |
Park & Chauffeur | Chauffeured to the terminal, 4 min | Live price Search your dates |
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Bubble Meet & Greet Off-Airport · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover in Short Stay | Live price Search your dates |
*Sample 8-day prices with our code, for 7–14 November 2026. Prices are subject to availability; search your dates above for live rates. Rows marked Live price have no sample price yet.