Canterbury to Gatwick Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Canterbury and Gatwick? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 1 hour 10 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 65 miles (104 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 10 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The A2 and M2 to the M25, then west to the M23 and Gatwick; or the M20 route.
About Canterbury
We collect from Canterbury city centre, the university and east Kent. Allow a margin for the M25 at peak times.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £124
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £174
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £211
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £335
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £372
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Pickup from your door
Your driver collects you from your home, hotel or office at the time you choose and helps with your luggage. For a short-haul flight from Gatwick, a pickup about 3 hours 30 minutes before departure is sensible on this route; add an hour for long-haul flights. Child seats are free on request.
Arriving back
For the journey home from Gatwick to Canterbury, the driver tracks your flight and waits in arrivals with your name; the first 60 minutes after landing are free, and meet and greet and parking are included. Choosing “Return” on the booking form books both journeys together, with a discount on the return leg.
More information
See our Gatwick transfers page and the Gatwick pickup guide. Related route: Gatwick to Dover Services for Smooth Transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Canterbury to Gatwick?
About 65 miles (104 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Canterbury to Gatwick?
From about £124 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £211 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
About 3 hours 30 minutes before a short-haul departure; add an hour for long-haul.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
