Quick Summary
A taxi from Folkestone to London costs £146 for a saloon (up to 3 passengers) with LondonAirport-Taxi.com, for the 74-mile journey to central London. It usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours via the M20 and A20. An MPV for up to 5 passengers is £211, and the price is fixed when you book — no meter and no surge.
How Much Is a Taxi from Folkestone to London?
The fixed fare from Folkestone to central London is £146 for a saloon, covering about 74 miles. That is the price for the whole car, not per person, so three people sharing pay about £49 each. Fares to other London postcodes are similar and shown before you pay.
Folkestone to London Taxi Fares by Vehicle
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | Fare | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £146 | £49 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £166 | £42 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £208 | £69 |
| MPV | 5 | 4 | £211 | £42 |
| 7-seat MPV | 6 | 5 | £230 | £38 |
| 8-seat MPV | 7 | 7 | £256 | £37 |
| Executive MPV | 8 | 7 | £322 | £40 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices at the time of writing, to central London (Covent Garden). Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together; for a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp.
Route and Journey Time
The drive from Folkestone to London is about 74 miles and normally takes 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, mostly via the M20 and A20. Allow extra time on Friday afternoons and in the London rush hours. Your driver takes you door to door, so there is no change of trains and no carrying luggage through stations.
Taxi or Train from Folkestone to London?
Southeastern high-speed trains run from Folkestone Central to St Pancras. The train is usually cheaper for one person travelling light. A taxi makes more sense for families and groups, for heavy luggage, for early or late journeys, and when you are going to an address rather than a station, because the fare covers the whole car and takes you to the door.
Going to an Airport Instead?
If you are flying, you can go straight to the airport rather than into central London:
| From Folkestone | Miles | Saloon | MPV (up to 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 98 | £189 | £268 |
| Gatwick | 74 | £156 | £221 |
See all fares on our Folkestone to Gatwick pages.
The Return Journey
A taxi from London back to Folkestone costs £146 for a saloon. You can book both directions at once; each leg has its own fixed fare.
What’s Included
- Fixed fare: agreed when you book, whatever the traffic.
- Door to door: collection from your address and drop-off at your destination.
- Licensed, DBS-checked drivers in modern vehicles.
- Child seats on request (free of charge), booked in advance.
- 24/7: early-morning and late-night journeys at the same fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Folkestone to London?
£146 for a saloon carrying up to 3 passengers, fixed at booking.
The journey is about 74 miles. An estate is £166, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £211, a 7-seat MPV for 6 £230 and an executive MPV for 8 £322.
How long does a taxi from Folkestone to London take?
Usually 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
The route is mostly via the M20 and A20. Traffic on Friday afternoons and in the London rush hours can add time.
Is a taxi from Folkestone to London cheaper than the train?
For one person, the train is usually cheaper; for a group, a taxi can work out close per person.
Southeastern high-speed trains run from Folkestone Central to St Pancras. A saloon at £146 shared by three is about £49 each, door to door with luggage.
How much is a taxi from Folkestone to Heathrow or Gatwick?
£189 to Heathrow and £156 to Gatwick for a saloon.
Both include airport charges, and the price is fixed when you book.
Can I book a taxi from London back to Folkestone?
Yes, £146 for a saloon.
You can book the return at the same time as the outward journey; each leg is priced separately.
Can a large group travel from Folkestone to London together?
Up to 8 passengers fit in one executive MPV (£322); 9 to 16 travel in two vehicles booked together.
For a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp for a quote.
