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BEST VALUE
£110 LGW ⇆ CT16
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Choose Your Vehicle — Taxi Dover to Gatwick
Every cab in our Gatwick-licensed fleet is under five years old, climate-controlled, and GPS-tracked throughout every run. The town is one of Kent's most active Gatwick transfer origins — whether you're departing Dover for a Gatwick flight or arriving by ferry and connecting to Gatwick. Dover taxi prices start at £110 for a saloon — confirmed at booking, no revision at drop-off, same both ways. From a solo transfer to a 16-seater ferry group, your fare is locked before travel day.
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Standard — Solo & Small Groups
Saloon & Estate · from £110 · Confirmed Dover to Gatwick fare
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EXTRA BOOT£120 LGW ⇆ CT16
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Premium — Executive Dover Taxi to Gatwick
Executive Car & MPV · from £130 · Corporate & group transfers from all CT postcodes
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⭐ LUXURY
£130 LGW ⇆ CT16
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FAMILIES
£140 LGW ⇆ CT16
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GROUPS
£160 LGW ⇆ CT16
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Ford Tourneo or Similar
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⭐ PREMIUM
£160 LGW ⇆ CT16
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Minibus — Large Groups Dover to Gatwick
8-Seater & 16-Seater · from £180 · Ferry group & coach connection transfers
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XL GROUP
£180 LGW ⇆ CT16
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LARGE GROUP
£260 LGW ⇆ CT16
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Mercedes Sprinter or Similar
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Free child seats available · All vehicles under 5 years old · GPS-tracked · Fully insured
Dover Taxi Prices to Gatwick — CT Postcode Fares
Real fixed fares — confirmed at booking, same both ways. Dover taxis phone number for Gatwick: +44 203 617 7825
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Dover Town Centre
Castle · Priory Station · Buckland · Maxton
payments£110
schedule ~1h 20min
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River · Whitfield
Kearsney · Temple Ewell · Alkham
payments£110
schedule ~1h 20min
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Martin Mill · Lydden
St Margarets Bay · Ringwould · Guston
payments£130
schedule ~1h 25min
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Deal · Sandwich
Walmer · Eastry · Worth · Ash
payments£130
schedule ~1h 25min
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Hawkinge · Lyminge
Alkham Valley · Etchinghill · Densole
payments£110
schedule ~1h 20min
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Folkestone
Sandgate · Cheriton · Newington
payments£130
schedule ~1h 25min
Book CT19Also covering Canterbury CT1 £105, Ashford TN23 £100, Margate CT9 £118, Ramsgate CT11 £115, Broadstairs CT10 £115, Hythe CT21 £108, New Romney TN28 £112 and all East Kent CT postcodes. Need dover taxis or an airport taxi from Dover to Gatwick? Dover royal taxis and local dover cabs cannot confirm a fixed Gatwick fare — our confirmed £110 covers every CT postcode. Taxis in dover for Gatwick, dover taxi numbers enquiries, and taxi royal bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
Dover is England's busiest port and its most strategically significant gateway — handling over 12 million passengers annually through its cross-Channel ferry services to Calais and Dunkirk, making it one of the most trafficked short-sea routes in the world. The town sits beneath the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and in the shadow of Dover Castle — one of the most impressive Norman fortifications in England, with a history spanning over 2,000 years including a Roman lighthouse still standing within its walls. At approximately 65 miles from Gatwick Airport via the A2, M2, and M25, Dover generates consistent Gatwick airport transfer demand from two distinct profiles: Dover residents departing on leisure and business flights, and international ferry passengers arriving from France or Belgium who need a confirmed, pre-booked connection to Gatwick for onward long-haul flights. Our dover taxi service covers both profiles at confirmed £110 saloon — fixed at booking, same both ways.
The local dover taxis landscape is served by several established operators. Dover Royal Taxis — trading as dover royal taxis, royal taxi dover, and royal taxis dover — is the most prominent fleet in CT16 and CT17, operating across the town and surrounding villages as the largest private hire service in the Dover district. A2b taxi dover operates as both a2b taxi dover and dover taxi a2b, providing supplementary coverage across CT16 and surrounding CT postcodes. Star taxis dover serves the town and port area. Royal taxi dover kent passengers note: the royal taxi dover kent service (also called royal taxi dover) is the same Dover Royal Taxis operator under local Kent licensing. These dover taxi companies and dover taxi service providers are metered and reliable for local journeys — taxis in dover, taxi dover, and cabs in dover for station runs and short CT postcode transfers. For confirmed fixed-price Gatwick Airport transfers requiring TfL PCO certification: our specialist airport service covers every CT postcode at confirmed £110 saloon. Dover taxi prices for Gatwick: confirmed at booking, no revision at drop-off, no A2 or M25 surcharge. Dover taxis phone number: +44 203 617 7825 — answered 24 hours.
Dover taxis number for Gatwick Airport runs: +44 203 617 7825. Royals taxis dover and taxi firms in dover kent for local metered runs: use dover royal taxis or a2b taxi dover. For Gatwick PCO-licensed transfers: our confirmed £110 fixed service. Also covering Maidstone ME14 and Tunbridge Wells TN1 for connecting Kent county routes. Dover taxi service for all CT postcodes: +44 203 617 7825, 24/7.
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Why Dover Passengers Choose Our Gatwick Taxi
Fixed £110 — Confirmed at Booking, Same Both Ways
Dover taxi prices to Gatwick confirmed at booking — £110 saloon, unchanged on the day. Dover royal taxis, a2b taxi dover, star taxis dover, and other dover taxi companies operate on metered fares for local town runs, meaning no advance price confirmation is possible for a 65-mile motorway run. Our confirmed £110 is all-inclusive: meet and greet at Gatwick, 45 minutes free waiting from touchdown, live flight tracking from your origin airport, and no A2 or M25 toll surcharge. Dover taxis number for confirmed Gatwick bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
A2/M2/M25 Direct — The Fast Kent Motorway Route to Gatwick
From Dover CT16, the A2 westbound provides a direct dual-carriageway connection towards Canterbury and the M2. The M2 westbound connects to the M25 at Junction 1, and the M25 anticlockwise runs to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks area), where the M23 leads directly into Gatwick's North and South Terminals. The entire route from Dover town centre is dual-carriageway and motorway. Off-peak Dover to Gatwick: 1 hour 20 minutes. M25 Friday peak near Junction 7: allow 1 hour 40 minutes.
Ferry Connection Taxis — Port of Dover to Gatwick
A significant portion of our dover taxi to Gatwick demand comes from cross-Channel ferry passengers arriving at the Port of Dover. Visitors from France, Belgium, and the Netherlands who disembark at Dover and need immediate Gatwick Airport connections — for long-haul departures from Gatwick to North America, the Middle East, or the Caribbean — can pre-book our confirmed £110 service directly. Meet and greet at Dover port exit or your Dover hotel, confirmed fare, and direct A2/M2/M25/M23 to Gatwick.
24-Hour Dover Taxi — Ferry Arrivals and Pre-Dawn Runs
Ferries from Calais arrive at Dover at all hours — 3 AM P&O Ferries, 4 AM DFDS arrivals — and Gatwick connections cannot wait for morning services. Our dover taxi service operates around the clock at the same confirmed £110 regardless of arrival hour. A 6:00 AM Gatwick departure from CT16 requires leaving at approximately 4:30 AM. Taxi firms in dover kent for confirmed pre-dawn runs: only our PCO-licensed service can guarantee availability at confirmed fares. Dover taxis phone number for 24-hour bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
PCO Licensed — Dover Licence Not Valid at Gatwick Airport
Dover royal taxis, a2b taxi dover, star taxis dover, royals taxis, and all dover taxi companies hold Dover District Council private hire licences. These licences authorise operations within the local CT postcode area but are not valid for Gatwick Airport private hire collections, which require TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws. Our drivers hold full TfL PCO licences, enhanced DBS certification, and commercial airport insurance. Taxis in dover for Gatwick: our PCO-certified service only.
Dover's unique position as England's primary cross-Channel gateway creates a category of Gatwick transfer demand that no other Kent town generates: international transit passengers. A family arriving from Calais on the 22:30 P&O Ferries crossing, disembarking at approximately midnight, and needing to reach Gatwick for a 7:00 AM flight to Dubai — this is a Dover-specific scenario that requires a confirmed, pre-booked airport taxi available at midnight with a PCO licence for Gatwick collections. Our dover taxi service covers exactly this demand. The Port of Dover handles over 12 million passengers per year and over 2.6 million trucks — the busiest cross-Channel port in the world. During peak summer periods, Dover generates substantial additional taxi-to-Gatwick demand from overseas visitors departing for onward UK flights. Our confirmed £110 covers the entire CT postcode area from ferry disembarkation point to Gatwick terminal, at any hour.
Dover to Canterbury taxi: approximately 15 miles via A2 — not a Gatwick route but available for multi-leg Kent bookings. Dover to Maidstone via A20/M20: approximately 40 miles. The comparison with the train for Dover to Gatwick is instructive: Dover Priory to Gatwick via London Bridge requires at minimum two changes — Dover Priory to London St Pancras via Southeastern high-speed (approximately 67 minutes), then cross London by Underground or taxi to London Bridge (approximately 20 minutes), then Thameslink to Gatwick (approximately 30 minutes). Door-to-terminal minimum: 2 hours 30 minutes. For a family of four, four individual advance rail fares typically exceed £100 combined — more than our £140 MPV fare. Cabs in dover for Gatwick via rail: impractical for any group of two or more, and impossible for midnight ferry arrivals. Our confirmed £110 saloon, same both directions, covers the entire journey in 1 hour 20 minutes door-to-terminal.
Dover taxi service for Heathrow: approximately 80 miles via A2/M25 — quoted at approximately £130. Dover to Stansted Airport: approximately £150 via M25/M11. Dover to Luton Airport: approximately £140. Dover taxi a2b and royal taxi dover for local metered runs: use the established local operators. For Gatwick and all UK airports from CT postcodes: our PCO-certified service at confirmed fares. Dover taxis number: +44 203 617 7825.
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Dover to Gatwick — Distance, Time & Route
The dover to gatwick taxi covers approximately 60–75 miles depending on your exact CT postcode. From Dover CT16, the A2 westbound runs through Lydden, Bridge, and the Canterbury bypass before joining the M2 at Faversham. The M2 westbound connects to the M25 at Junction 1 (Swanley), and the M25 anticlockwise runs to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks/Godstone). From Junction 7, the M23 leads directly into Gatwick's North and South Terminals. The entire route from Dover is motorway or dual-carriageway — no town-centre sections, no A-road delays. Off-peak Dover to Gatwick: 1 hour 20 minutes. Alternative via M20/A21 through Folkestone adds approximately 10 minutes and is slower on the M25 approach.
Travel Time
Off-peak: ~1h 20min | Fri peak: ~1h 40min
Route
A2 → M2 → M25 (J7) → M23 → Gatwick
Fixed Fare
£110 saloon — same both directions
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Gatwick North & South Terminal
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Port of Dover — Ferry Connection to Gatwick
The Port of Dover operates ferry services to Calais (P&O Ferries, DFDS) and Dunkirk (DFDS) running approximately every 90 minutes around the clock. Passengers who disembark at Dover and need immediate Gatwick Airport connections can pre-book our confirmed £110 service directly to either Gatwick terminal. The A2 west from Dover port is accessible within minutes of disembarkation — making the point-to-point journey the most efficient transport link between Dover port and Gatwick. Our driver meets you at an agreed Dover collection point. Dover taxi companies for ferry-to-Gatwick runs: our confirmed PCO-licensed service only.
Dover CT16 ⇆ Gatwick LGW
~65 miles · A2/M2/M25/M23 · Fixed £110 · Both Directions
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All Dover Areas Covered
•CT16 Town Centre — £110
•CT17 Whitfield — £110
•CT15 Martin Mill — £115
•CT14 Deal/Sandwich — £115
•CT18 Hawkinge — £110
•CT19 Folkestone — £115
•CT1 Canterbury — £105
•CT9 Margate — £118
Gatwick Airport ⇆ Dover Route Map
A2 → M2 → M25 (J7) → M23 → Gatwick · ~65 miles · GPS Tracked · Live Traffic Monitored
Distance
~65 Miles
Off-Peak
~1h 20min
Route
A2 → M23
Dover ⇆ Gatwick — Fixed Fare Price Guide
Every dover to gatwick taxi fare is fixed at booking — no bank holiday premium, no A2 or M25 toll surcharge, no overnight revision. All dover taxi prices include meet and greet at Gatwick arrivals, 45 minutes free waiting from landing, and real-time flight monitoring from your origin airport. Dover royal taxis, a2b taxi dover, and star taxis dover cannot confirm a fixed Gatwick fare — our confirmed price is the most transparent available from any CT postcode. Per head: two passengers share £110 = £55 each; four in the £140 MPV = £35 each.
| Vehicle | Passengers | LGW → Dover | Dover → LGW | Book |
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| Saloon Car | 1–3 passengers | £110 | £110 | Book |
| Estate Car | 1–4 + extra bags | £120 | £120 | Book |
| Executive Car ⭐ | 1–3 passengers | £130 | £130 | Book |
| MPV — 5/6 Seater | 4–6 passengers | £140 | £140 | Book |
| MPV-7 / Exec MPV-7 | 5–7 passengers | £160 | £160 | Book |
| 8 Seater Minibus | 6–8 passengers | £180 | £180 | Book |
| 16 Seater Minibus | 9–16 passengers | £260 | £260 | Book |
infoAll fares confirmed at booking — no overnight premium, no luggage surcharge, no A2/M2/M25 toll added. Free child seats on request. Dover airport taxi to Gatwick: meet and greet at the correct terminal in every booking. Dover taxis phone number for all bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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Dover — The Gatwick Transfer Landscape
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Local Dover Taxi Operators
Taxis in dover are served by several established local operators. Dover Royal Taxis — trading as dover royal taxis dover, dover royal taxis, royal taxi dover, and royal taxis dover — is the most prominent fleet across CT16, CT17 and the wider Dover district, operating as the largest private hire service in the area. The dover royal brand is the best-known of all dover taxi companies, with coverage extending into surrounding villages. A2b taxi dover — also listed as dover taxi a2b — provides supplementary city-wide coverage. Star taxis dover serves the town centre and port area. Royals taxis dover and taxi firms in dover kent also serve local demand. These dover taxi service providers and cabs in dover are reliable and metered for local journeys. For confirmed fixed-price Gatwick Airport transfers requiring TfL PCO certification: our specialist airport service. Dover taxis phone number: +44 203 617 7825.
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Port of Dover — Castle, Cliffs & Heritage Travel
Dover generates Gatwick transfer demand from three distinct sources. Port transit passengers arriving by ferry from Calais or Dunkirk who need onward Gatwick connections — particularly for long-haul departures. Heritage tourism visitors to Dover Castle — English Heritage's most visited paid attraction in the South East — and the White Cliffs of Dover managed by the National Trust. Business travellers operating from the Port of Dover — the world's busiest cross-Channel freight port handling over 10,000 truck movements daily. The Dover Museum houses the Bronze Age Dover Boat, dated to approximately 3,500 years ago and one of the oldest seagoing vessels ever found. Shakespeare Cliff, Western Heights, and the Strait of Dover — just 21 miles wide at its narrowest — make Dover one of England's most historically layered departure points. Our taxi service for all travel profiles: confirmed £110, 24 hours.
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Dover to Gatwick — Rail vs Taxi vs Driving
Dover Priory to Gatwick by rail requires at minimum two changes: Dover Priory to London St Pancras via Southeastern high-speed (approximately 67 minutes), then cross London by Underground to London Bridge (approximately 20 minutes in practice with luggage), then Thameslink to Gatwick (approximately 30 minutes). Door-to-terminal: 2 hours 30 minutes minimum under ideal conditions — nearly double our 1 hour 20 minute taxi. For two passengers, four individual advance rail fares (Dover to St Pancras, Underground, Thameslink) typically exceed £70–90 combined — approaching our £110 taxi fare while taking 70 minutes longer. For four passengers in our £140 MPV — £35 per head — the taxi is comprehensively cheaper than four individual rail journeys across three services with luggage. Driving from Dover to Gatwick: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak — the same as our taxi — but Gatwick parking costs £23–£35 per day. On any trip of 3 nights or more, our confirmed £110 taxi is cheaper than Gatwick parking alone. Dover taxi companies for Gatwick: our PCO-licensed service, confirmed £110, 24 hours.
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Dover Taxi Service — Every UK Airport
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All Major Airports from Dover
Dover to Gatwick LGW: £110 saloon. Dover to Heathrow: approximately £130 via A2/M25 — around 80 miles. Stansted Airport from Dover: approximately £150 via M25/M11. Luton Airport from Dover: approximately £155 via M25. London City Airport from Dover: approximately £125 via A2/A20. All confirmed at booking, same both directions, 24 hours a day.
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Group Cost Per Head — CT16 to Gatwick
Two passengers share £110 — £55 each each, often less than two Southeastern high-speed fares to London plus onward rail connections. Four in the £140 MPV: £35 each — substantially cheaper than four multi-leg rail journeys via London. Six sharing the MPV: £28 each. Eight in the minibus at £180: £25 per head. Sixteen passengers for a ferry group or Gatwick tour departure: £260 total — just £20 each. Dover taxis phone number for group bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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Early Morning & Ferry Arrival Runs
For a 7:00 AM Gatwick departure, check-in closes around 6:20 AM — your CT16 Dover pickup should be at approximately 4:50 AM, allowing 1 hour 20 minutes on the A2/M2/M25/M23. For ferry arrivals needing onward Gatwick connections: pre-book your confirmed £110 for any disembarkation time. Same confirmed fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM — driver details sent before departure. Dover taxis number for pre-dawn and ferry-connection bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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What Makes Our Dover to Gatwick Taxi Different
A2/M2/M25 — The Direct Kent Motorway Route to Gatwick
From Dover CT16, the A2 westbound dual-carriageway runs through Lydden and the Canterbury bypass to join the M2 near Faversham. The M2 westbound connects to the M25 at Swanley Junction 1 — then the M25 anticlockwise to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks), and the M23 northbound directly into Gatwick terminals. The entire route from Dover town centre is motorway or dual-carriageway. Our drivers monitor M25 Junction 5–7 and the M23 approach in real time on every run. Taxi dover to Gatwick: the A2/M2/M25/M23 route is the standard for all our CT postcode Gatwick runs.
Ferry Connection — Port of Dover to Gatwick Confirmed
Our dover taxi service specifically covers P&O Ferries and DFDS arrivals at Port of Dover requiring onward Gatwick connections. Pre-book your confirmed £110 for any ferry arrival time — your driver meets you at an agreed Dover collection point, and the confirmed fare covers the complete door-to-Gatwick-terminal journey regardless of ferry delays. No meter running during port clearance, no price revision at drop-off. This is a uniquely Dover service profile that no other Kent taxi operator can match with a confirmed, PCO-licensed, fixed-price Gatwick transfer.
PCO Licensed — Dover Licence Not Valid at Gatwick
Dover royal taxis, a2b taxi dover, star taxis dover, royals taxis, and all taxi firms in dover kent hold Dover District Council or Kent private hire licences. These are not valid for Gatwick Airport private hire collections, which require TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws. Our drivers carry TfL PCO certificates, enhanced DBS clearance, and commercial airport insurance — meeting every legal requirement for Gatwick private hire collections from CT16. Cabs in dover for Gatwick: only our PCO-certified service.
Dover Taxi Prices — Real Fares, Confirmed at Booking
Dover taxi prices to Gatwick confirmed at booking — £110 saloon, same both directions. No bank holiday premium, no Strait of Dover surcharge, no luggage fee. VAT receipts available for Port of Dover commercial travellers, Dover Castle English Heritage visitors on corporate accounts, and Kent business travellers. Taxi dover kent number: +44 203 617 7825. Dover royal taxis for local metered runs; our service for confirmed fixed-price Gatwick transfers from every CT postcode.
Every Dover Airport Taxi Transfer Includes:
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Dover to Gatwick — Taxi vs Train vs Driving
Train via London
Dover Priory to Gatwick requires at minimum two changes: Southeastern high-speed to St Pancras (~67 min), cross London to London Bridge (~20 min with luggage), Thameslink to Gatwick (~30 min). Minimum 2 hours 30 minutes door-to-terminal. For two passengers, combined fares across three services often exceed £70–90 — approaching our £110 taxi while taking 70 minutes longer. For ferry arrivals needing Gatwick connections at unsociable hours: no viable rail service. Taxi dover kent for Gatwick: our direct 1h 20min confirmed transfer.
Driving & Car Park
Driving from Dover to Gatwick takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak — the same as our taxi. However, Gatwick short-stay parking costs £23–£35 per day. On a 3-night trip: £69–£105 in parking — approaching our £110 taxi. On a week's holiday: £161–£245 in parking alone vs our £110 taxi. From a 4-night trip onwards, the taxi is cheaper than the car park before fuel. No return shuttle bus wait, no multi-storey navigation on a delayed midnight arrival.
BEST CHOICE
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Pre-Booked Gatwick Transfer
Door to Gatwick in 1h 20min. Fixed £110 confirmed at booking. PCO-licensed. No car park costs. Flight-tracked returns. Works at 3 AM for ferry arrivals as reliably as 3 PM. Same fare regardless of time or traffic delays.
| Feature | 🚂 Train via London | 🚗 Drive & Park | 🚕 Pre-Booked GTT |
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| Door-to-Terminal | 2h 30min+ | ~1h 40min (+ park) | ~1h 20min |
| Fixed Price | Per ticket (3 services) | Fuel + £23–£35/day | ✅ £110 confirmed |
| Ferry/3AM Available | ❌ No night service | ✅ (M25 unknown) | ✅ 24/7 365 |
| 4 People Cost | £140–180 total | Fuel + £23–£35/day | £140 MPV (£35/head) |
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How to Book Your Dover to Gatwick Taxi
Book in under 60 seconds. Dover taxis phone number: +44 203 617 7825 — answered 24/7 including for ferry arrival collections.
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Enter Your Dover Address
Any CT16, CT17, CT15, CT14, CT18, or CT19 address — Dover town centre, Whitfield, Buckland, Deal, Sandwich, Hawkinge, Folkestone, or Port of Dover ferry terminal area all accepted.
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Select Your Gatwick Terminal
North Terminal: easyJet, Jet2, TUI. South Terminal: British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Virgin Atlantic. Your driver departs Dover at the exact time required — accounting for A2, M2, and M25 conditions.
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Add Your Flight Number
For Gatwick to Dover returns: your inbound flight is tracked live from its departure airport. Delays handled automatically — 45 minutes free waiting from actual touchdown. For ferry arrivals: confirm your P&O or DFDS sailing number so we coordinate Dover port pickup timing.
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Confirm & Receive Driver Details
Card, Apple Pay, or cash. Instant confirmation with driver name, vehicle registration, and direct mobile number. Book dover taxi online →
Instant Quote — Dover to Gatwick
Real dover taxi prices confirmed instantly — confirmed at booking. Ferry arrivals also catered for.
Any CT postcode, Port of Dover, or Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport LGW or any CT postcode in Dover area
A2 → M2 → M25 (J7) → M23 → Gatwick LGW (~65 mi)
£110 — Fixed, All-Inclusive
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Dover to Gatwick Taxi — Questions & Answers
Real questions from Dover, Deal, Folkestone and White Cliffs passengers — answered for 2025.
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How much is a taxi from Dover to Gatwick Airport in 2025?
A fixed taxi from Dover to Gatwick costs £110 for a saloon in 2025 — confirmed at booking, same both ways. This is the real market rate for the 65-mile A2/M2/M25/M23 route. Full price guide: Estate £120, Executive £130, MPV 5–6 £140, MPV-7 or Exec MPV-7 £160, 8-seater minibus £180, 16-seater £260. All dover taxi prices include meet and greet at the correct Gatwick terminal, 45 minutes free waiting from touchdown, and live flight tracking. Dover royal taxis, a2b taxi dover, and star taxis dover cannot confirm a fixed Gatwick fare — our £110 is what you pay at drop-off.
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How long does a taxi from Dover to Gatwick Airport take?
A taxi from Dover to Gatwick takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak — covering around 65 miles via the A2 westbound to the M2, the M2 westbound to the M25 at Swanley, and the M23 northbound into Gatwick terminals. The route is entirely motorway or dual-carriageway from Dover town centre. Friday afternoon M25 traffic near Junction 7: allow 1 hour 40 minutes. Return taxi from Gatwick to Dover: same route, same estimate.
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What is the best route from Dover to Gatwick Airport?
The fastest route is the A2 westbound from Dover through Lydden and the Canterbury bypass to join the M2 near Faversham, then M2 westbound to the M25 at Swanley Junction 1, M25 anticlockwise to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks), and M23 northbound into Gatwick. Distance: approximately 65 miles. The alternative via M20/A21 through Folkestone adds 10 miles and is slower on the M25 approach. Our drivers use the A2/M2/M25/M23 exclusively, with real-time traffic monitoring throughout.
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Can you collect from the Port of Dover after a ferry arrival?
Yes — our dover taxi service specifically covers Port of Dover ferry arrivals requiring onward Gatwick connections. Whether you arrive on P&O Ferries from Calais or DFDS from Dunkirk or Calais, our pre-booked confirmed £110 covers the complete Port of Dover to Gatwick terminal journey. Your driver meets you at an agreed Dover collection point, and the confirmed fare is unchanged regardless of any ferry delay. This is a uniquely Dover service profile — our PCO-licensed service covers it at any hour, 24/7.
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What is Dover Royal Taxis and can they take me to Gatwick?
Dover Royal Taxis — operating as dover royal taxis, royal taxi dover, royal taxis dover, and the dover royal brand — is the largest private hire fleet in Dover CT16, providing metered taxi services across the Dover district. They are an established dover taxi service for local journeys: taxi dover for town runs, taxis in dover for station transfers, and short CT postcode transfers. However, dover royal taxis hold a Dover District Council private hire licence, which does not authorise Gatwick Airport private hire collections under the Airport Byelaws. For confirmed fixed-price Gatwick transfers: our TfL PCO-licensed service provides the only lawful and price-confirmed option from CT16.
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Do you cover Deal, Folkestone, Hawkinge, and the White Cliffs area?
Yes — all CT postcodes across Dover and East Kent are covered at confirmed fixed fares. Deal CT14: £115. Sandwich CT14: £115. Folkestone CT19: £115. Hawkinge CT18: £110. Martin Mill CT15: £115. St Margarets Bay CT15: £115. Whitfield CT17: £110. Lydden CT15: £115. Canterbury CT1: £105. Margate CT9: £100. Ramsgate CT11: £98. All confirmed at booking, same both directions. Cabs in dover number for village bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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Can I book a return taxi from Gatwick Airport to Dover?
Yes — the return taxi from Gatwick to Dover is the same confirmed £110 saloon. Your driver meets you in the correct arrivals hall — North or South Terminal confirmed from your flight number at booking — with a personalised name board. Your inbound flight is tracked live from its departure airport: delays handled automatically with 45 minutes free waiting from actual touchdown. Taxis dover from Gatwick: confirmed £110, PCO-licensed, available at any landing time including late-night returns from long-haul flights.
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Are Dover taxi companies licensed to collect from Gatwick Airport?
No — dover royal taxis, a2b taxi dover, star taxis dover, royals taxis, and other taxi firms in dover kent hold Dover District Council or Kent County Council private hire licences. These are valid for local CT postcode operations only and are not valid for Gatwick Airport private hire collections, which require TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws. Our drivers carry TfL PCO certificates, enhanced DBS clearance, and commercial airport insurance. We are the only legally compliant dover taxi service for confirmed fixed-price Gatwick collections from any CT postcode.
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Is a Dover to Gatwick taxi cheaper than the train?
For groups of two or more, the taxi is typically cheaper and substantially faster. Dover Priory to Gatwick requires a minimum of two changes via London — 2 hours 30 minutes minimum, with combined fares across three rail services often reaching £70–90 for two passengers. Two passengers sharing our £110 taxi: £55 each — comparable to two rail journeys but door-to-terminal in 1 hour 20 minutes. For four in the £140 MPV: £35 each — comprehensively cheaper than four multi-leg rail tickets. For ferry arrivals needing Gatwick connections: there is no rail alternative at midnight or 3 AM.
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Is driving to Gatwick from Dover cheaper than taking a taxi?
Driving from Dover takes the same 1 hour 20 minutes as our taxi. However, Gatwick short-stay parking costs £23–£35 per day. On a 3-night trip: £69–£105 in parking — approaching our £110 taxi. A week's holiday: £161–£245 in parking alone vs £110 taxi. From a 4-night trip, the taxi is typically cheaper than parking before fuel. For groups of two or more, the taxi wins from day one on a per-head basis. Dover taxis number to compare: +44 203 617 7825.
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