Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
The journey from Folkestone to Gatwick is about 71 miles. With a pre-booked car or van, there is no queue at a taxi rank, no meter and no changing trains with luggage – just a driver waiting at the agreed time and a fixed fare.
How far, and how long
The distance is about 71 miles (115 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The M20 west to the M25, then around to the M23 and Gatwick.
About Folkestone
We collect from Folkestone, Hythe and the Channel Tunnel terminal area. Tell us if you are arriving by Le Shuttle or ferry.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £147
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £228
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £242
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £377
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £418
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 Folkestone 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 15 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
For the return to Folkestone, the pickup is timed to your actual landing at Gatwick, not the schedule. Your driver waits at the arrivals meeting point of the North or South Terminal holding a name sign, with 60 minutes free after touchdown and parking included in the fare. Choose "Return" on the booking form to book both trips together and save on the second one.
More information
See our Gatwick transfers page and the Gatwick pickup guide. Related route: Gatwick to Hastings Service – Reliable Transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Folkestone to Gatwick?
About 71 miles (115 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Folkestone to Gatwick?
From about £147 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £229 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
For a short-haul flight, 3 hours before departure (the drive of about 1 h 15 min plus time for check-in and security). Long-haul: one hour earlier.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
