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; leave extra time in the morning and evening peaks, on Fridays and before bank holidays. 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
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Pickup from your door
Most travellers from Canterbury choose a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 1 h 10 min to Gatwick, that gives around 1 hour 45 minutes before your flight. Your driver collects you at the door at the time you pick; child seats are free if you add them to the booking. Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train that takes about two minutes. Check which one your airline uses when you book, so you are dropped at the right door.
Arriving back
On the way home from Gatwick to Canterbury, the driver follows your flight's real landing time and meets you at the arrivals meeting point of the North or South Terminal. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing, and airport parking is included. Selecting "Return" when you book covers both legs and takes a discount off the return.
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?
Around 1 hour 10 minutes when the roads are clear. Rush hour and holiday weekends add time.
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?
Allow 3 hours for short-haul and an extra hour for long-haul flights from Gatwick.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
