Fixed Price £156
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Folkestone to Gatwick Airport Taxi from £156
Skip the high-speed change in London and the cross-city shuffle onto Thameslink — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Folkestone to Gatwick transfers straight up the M20 to the M25 and down the M23. Whether it’s a business trip, a family holiday, or a long-haul departure, our licensed drivers handle the whole journey door to door across Gatwick’s North and South terminals — with real-time flight tracking, meet & greet, and free waiting built into every fare.
74 miles
Folkestone to Gatwick
1 Hours, 21 Minutes
Door-to-door via M20
From £156
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a reliable Folkestone to Gatwick Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Folkestone — the Kent coast town of the Leas clifftop promenade, the Harbour Arm on the old harbour railway viaduct, and the Creative Quarter around the Old High Street — with both Gatwick terminals on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the M20 to the M25 and the M23 wherever it’s quickest, so business travellers, families, and tourists reach the airport without train changes, luggage juggling, or airport parking.
Whether you’re leaving from Cheriton by the Eurotunnel terminal, catching an early flight from the town centre, setting off from Sandgate or Hythe, or heading home after landing at Gatwick, our highly-rated service looks after individuals, families, and groups alike — backed by hundreds of verified reviews.
Why Choose Our Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Folkestone and the wider South East to every Gatwick terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M20 Route
1 Hours, 21 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Folkestone to Gatwick: Distance, Drive Time & M20 Route
Folkestone sits at the coastal end of the M20, the natural start of an airport run from the town. Your driver joins it near Cheriton and follows the motorway north-west past Ashford and Maidstone towards the M26, picking up the M25 and staying on it round the southern edge of London before dropping onto the M23 south to the airport. Because almost the whole journey is motorway, the timing is predictable outside the morning peak, and an early start clears the worst of the M25 congestion between the M26 and the M23. Drivers who know the route will watch the Sevenoaks and Clacket Lane traffic reports and, when the orbital is heavy, plan the approach around them.
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Travel Time~1 Hours, 21 Minutes via M20
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Main RouteM20 → M25 → M23 → Gatwick
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Pick-up AreasAll CT postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Gatwick (LGW)
Why choose our Folkestone to Gatwick taxi:
- check_circleDirect M20 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Folkestone Town Centre
- • Cheriton
- • Sandgate
- • Hythe
- • Morehall
- • Foord
Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Folkestone 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 | £156 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £175 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £218 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £197 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £220 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £239 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £331 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £265 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £449 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to Gatwick prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London black cab prices or estimate the trip with our London cab cost calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Gatwick Airport Taxi Routes Across Kent
Our M20 coverage reaches well beyond Folkestone itself. Along the coast to the east, our Dover to Gatwick taxi picks up the A2 and M25 for the same fixed-fare, no-changes transfer, while a Canterbury to Gatwick taxi joins the M2 to the orbital for the run down to the airport.
Inland and to the west we look after the wider county too. Gatwick transfers from Ashford share the M20 corridor for the whole motorway run, and for travellers on the Medway our Maidstone airport cab service handles the journey with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.
Wherever your journey begins in 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.
Related local taxi guides: Whitstable taxi guide · Herne Bay taxis · Gatwick drop-off charges explained · Cheap taxi to Gatwick North Terminal
Choose Your Vehicle for the Folkestone to Gatwick Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the M20 run to Gatwick. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £156
Estate
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From £175
Executive
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From £218
MPV 5 Seater
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From £197
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardFolkestone to Gatwick: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches do serve Folkestone — 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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Train
Folkestone Central to London St Pancras on the high-speed line, then across the city to a Thameslink service south to the airport. two changes with luggage around three hours door to door, £35-55pp at peak times.
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Coach
National Express, routed through London Victoria. four to five hours with a change, £22-32pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hours, 21 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £156.
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.
Folkestone Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
We cover every corner of Folkestone and Kent for Gatwick transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.
•Folkestone Town Centre
•Cheriton
•Sandgate
•Hythe
•Morehall
•Foord
•Capel-le-Ferne
•Seabrook
•Saltwood
•Newington
•Peene
•Lyminge
•Elham
•Dymchurch
•Palmarsh
•Densole
•Hawkinge
•Etchinghill
Wider Folkestone Area Coverage:
We also cover every CT postcode across Kent and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Hawkinge, Lyminge, Elham, 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
Folkestone to Gatwick Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Folkestone is a busy east Kent commuter town, and the same professionals who take the high-speed line to London often prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport. There is no cross-city transfer to time, no dragging a case onto a rush-hour train, 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 connecting rail journey can never guarantee.
Family Holidays
Travelling from Cheriton or Sandgate 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 arrivals with a name board so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight.
Groups & Corporate
For a team heading out from the town’s business units, or a family group leaving from several Folkestone addresses, 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 train tickets and taxis at the London end.
Coastal Breaks & Cross-Channel Visitors
Folkestone draws visitors to the Harbour Arm, the Lower Leas Coastal Park and the Triennial artworks around the Creative Quarter, and travellers arriving through the Eurotunnel terminal at Cheriton often need an onward airport run. A pre-booked car takes the whole party and the luggage in one trip, with the fare agreed up front so there are no surprises at the end.
Why Folkestone Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi
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How to Book Your Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi
Booking your Folkestone 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 Folkestone Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Gatwick Airport transfer.
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£156 (Fixed Fare)
Folkestone to Gatwick Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Folkestone 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Gatwick journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Almost the entire route is motorway along the M20, M25 and M23, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the orbital section around the southern side of London.
What is the best route from Folkestone to Gatwick?
The standard run is the M20 north-west to the M26 and M25, then round to the M23 south into the airport. When the orbital is congested between the M26 and the M23, an experienced driver will plan the timing and approach around it to keep you moving.
Do you pick up from Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe?
Yes. We collect from every Folkestone neighbourhood including Cheriton, Sandgate, Hythe, Morehall, Foord and Capel-le-Ferne, as well as the wider CT postcodes such as Hawkinge, Lyminge and Elham.
Can I book the return, Gatwick to Folkestone?
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 around the clock, and pre-dawn departures are among the most common bookings from Folkestone. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to reach the airport with your check-in window comfortably covered.
Which Gatwick terminal do you cover from Folkestone?
Both the North Terminal and the South Terminal. Tell us your terminal and airline when you book; on the return your driver meets you inside the correct arrivals hall with a name board, whichever terminal your flight comes into.
What Our Passengers Say
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Fully licensed private hire
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Professional, vetted drivers
Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Folkestone to Gatwick taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £156, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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