Fixed Price £145
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Dover to Gatwick Airport Taxi from £145
Dover’s nearest big-airport gateway is Gatwick, and the quickest way there isn’t a slow rail journey with a change at Ashford or in London — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Dover to Gatwick transfers straight up the A2 to the M25 and down the M23, door to door. Whether you’re flying from the North Terminal or the South Terminal, catching a flight after a cross-Channel ferry, or setting off on a family holiday, our licensed drivers handle the whole run — with real-time flight tracking, meet & greet, and free waiting built into every fare.
78 miles
Dover to Gatwick
1 Hours, 25 Minutes
Door-to-door via A2
From £145
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a reliable Dover to Gatwick Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Dover — the Kent port town beneath the White Cliffs, home to Dover Castle high on the headland with its Roman lighthouse, and the cross-Channel ferries to Calais and Dunkirk — with both Gatwick terminals on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the A2 dual carriageway inland to the M25 and down the M23, so business travellers, families and ferry passengers reach the North or South Terminal without dragging luggage between platforms or waiting on a coach.
Whether you’re leaving from River or Buckland, catching an early flight from the town centre, setting off from Whitfield or Kearsney, or heading home after landing, our highly-rated service looks after individuals, families, and groups alike — backed by hundreds of verified reviews.
Why Choose Our Dover to Gatwick Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Dover and the wider South East to every Gatwick terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A2 Route
1 Hours, 25 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Dover to Gatwick: Distance, Drive Time & A2 Route
Dover sits at the seaward end of the A2, the road we take for almost every airport run out of the town. Your driver climbs up out of the valley past Whitfield and joins the A2 dual carriageway, following it inland through the Kent countryside towards the M25, then clockwise round the eastern and southern side of the orbital to the M23 for the final stretch down into Gatwick. Because almost the whole journey is dual carriageway and motorway, the timing is predictable outside the morning peak, and an early start clears the worst of the M25 congestion on the western approach to the M23. Drivers who know the route watch the Dartford crossing and the orbital for queues and, when the motorway is heavy, know the approaches that keep you moving towards the terminals.
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Travel Time~1 Hours, 25 Minutes via A2
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Main RouteA2 → M25 → M23 → Gatwick
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Pick-up AreasAll CT postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Gatwick (LGW)
Why choose our Dover to Gatwick taxi:
- check_circleDirect A2 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Dover Town Centre
- • River
- • Buckland
- • Tower Hamlets
- • Aycliffe
- • Whitfield
Dover to Gatwick Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Dover to Gatwick fares with no hidden charges and no surge pricing. Every price covers door-to-door service, meet & greet at arrivals, live flight monitoring, and 60 minutes’ free waiting — and on departures your driver pulls right up to your terminal, so the Gatwick airport drop off charges are handled for you.
| Vehicle Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £145 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £163 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £204 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £184 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £206 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £224 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £312 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £250 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £421 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare London Gatwick taxi prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London taxi prices or estimate the trip with our UK taxi fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Gatwick Airport Taxi Routes Across Kent
Our A2 coverage reaches right across east Kent, not just the port town itself. Just along the coast, our Folkestone to Gatwick taxi shares the same run inland to the M25 and M23, while the cathedral-city service of our Canterbury to Gatwick taxi picks up the A2 for the same fixed-fare, no-changes transfer.
Further along the route towards the airport, our Ashford to Gatwick taxi joins the M20 towards the orbital, and the county-town run of our Maidstone to Gatwick taxi takes the M20 and M25 round to the M23 — both with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.
Wherever your journey begins across Kent, every fare is fixed in advance and every driver is licensed and DBS-checked. Check your town against our full list of areas we serve.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the Dover to Gatwick Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the A2 run to Gatwick. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £145
Estate
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From £163
Executive
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From £204
MPV 5 Seater
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From £184
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardDover to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches do serve Dover — but for a Gatwick transfer, a private taxi wins on the things that matter most, especially with luggage, children, or an early-morning or late-night flight.
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Dover Priory to Gatwick Airport, changing at Ashford International or running via London. one or two changes with luggage around two and a half to three hours door to door, £30-45pp depending on route and time.
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Coach
National Express, routed through London Victoria with a change. around four to five hours with a change, £20-32pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hours, 25 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £145.
For a stress-free airport run with no limits on luggage, our taxi to Gatwick Airport beats public transport on comfort, convenience, and reliability every single time.
Dover Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
We cover every corner of Dover and Kent for Gatwick transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.
•Dover Town Centre
•River
•Buckland
•Tower Hamlets
•Aycliffe
•Whitfield
•Kearsney
•Maxton
•Elms Vale
•Charlton
•St Radigund's
•Temple Ewell
•Guston
•Capel-le-Ferne
•Alkham
•Shepherdswell
•Eythorne
•West Hougham
Wider Dover Area Coverage:
We also cover every CT postcode across Kent and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Temple Ewell, Alkham, Capel-le-Ferne, and the region’s business parks.
All Gatwick Terminals Covered
We run transfers to and from both Gatwick terminals, each with its own dedicated pickup zone. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage.
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North Terminal
easyJet, TUI & more
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South Terminal
British Airways & more
Dover to Gatwick Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Dover has its share of business travellers and cross-Channel professionals, and many prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport over a rail journey with a change. There is no wait for a connection at Ashford, no dragging a case across London, and the fare is locked when you book. For early departures the driver arrives before dawn so you reach check-in with the buffer a train connection can never quite guarantee.
Family Holidays
Travelling from River or Whitfield with children and a boot full of cases is far simpler door to door. The driver loads the luggage, fits any child or booster seats you asked for at booking, and on the way home meets you inside the right arrivals hall with a name board, whichever terminal your flight comes into, so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight.
Ferry & Cross-Channel Connections
Dover is one of the country's busiest ferry ports, and travellers coming off the Calais or Dunkirk boats often need an onward run to Gatwick to catch a flight. We collect straight from the Port of Dover as well as from any address in town, track the sailings so a late ferry simply moves the pickup, and take the whole party and their luggage to the terminal in one fixed-price vehicle.
Groups & Corporate
For a group heading off together from one Dover address, or a team travelling out on business, the larger MPVs and minibuses carry up to sixteen passengers with their luggage in one vehicle — one fixed price, one driver, and no splitting the party across separate rail tickets and cabs at the London end.
Why Dover Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi
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How to Book Your Dover to Gatwick Taxi
Booking your Dover to Gatwick taxi takes just 60 seconds through our online booking system. Enter your pickup address, choose a vehicle, and receive an instant fixed-fare quote—available 24/7. New to it? Our Gatwick airport taxi booking guide walks through every step.
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Enter Your Dover Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Dover and surrounding areas.
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Choose Your Vehicle Type
Saloon, Estate, Executive, MPV, or 8-Seater Minibus.
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Add Extras & Flight Details
Child seats, special requests, flight number for tracking.
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Pay Securely & Receive Confirmation
Card, PayPal, or cash to driver. Instant email/SMS confirmation.
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Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Dover to Gatwick Airport transfer.
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Dover to Gatwick Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Dover to Gatwick taxi service including pricing, journey times, coverage areas, and what is included with every booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.
How much does a taxi from Dover to Gatwick cost?
Your fare is fixed and shown in the price table above, starting with the saloon and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay, whatever the traffic on the day.
How long does the Dover to Gatwick journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Almost the entire route is dual carriageway and motorway along the A2, M25 and M23, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the climb out of Dover and the orbital section.
Which Gatwick terminal do you drop at, North or South?
Whichever you need. Gatwick has a North Terminal and a South Terminal rather than numbered ones, so tell us your airline and terminal when you book and the driver sets you down at the right doors. If you are not sure which you fly from, we can check it against your flight, and on the return the driver waits in the correct arrivals hall.
What is the best route from Dover to Gatwick?
The standard run is the A2 inland from the coast to the M25, then clockwise round to the M23 and straight down into the airport. When the orbital is busy on the western approach to the M23, an experienced driver knows the alternatives that keep you moving towards the terminals.
Do you pick up from River, Buckland and Tower Hamlets?
Yes. We collect from every Dover neighbourhood including River, Buckland, Tower Hamlets, Aycliffe, Maxton and Whitfield, as well as the villages of Kearsney, Temple Ewell and Capel-le-Ferne — and straight from the Port of Dover for ferry passengers heading on to the airport.
Can I book the return, Gatwick to Dover?
Yes, the same fixed fare applies in both directions. For the return leg the driver tracks your inbound flight, so if you land early or late the pickup adjusts automatically and you are met in arrivals with no extra waiting charge for normal delays.
What happens if my flight into Gatwick is delayed?
We monitor your flight number, so the driver knows the real landing time before setting off to meet you. There is no charge for waiting caused by a delayed flight, and your car will be there when you clear the arrivals hall rather than to the original schedule.
Can you collect for an early-morning flight?
Yes. The service runs twenty-four hours a day, and pre-dawn departures are among the most common bookings from Dover. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to reach the North or South Terminal with your check-in window comfortably covered.
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No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Dover to Gatwick Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Dover to Gatwick taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £145, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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