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£110 LGW ⇆ CT20
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Choose Your Vehicle — Taxi Folkestone to Gatwick
Every car in our Gatwick-licensed fleet is under five years old, air-conditioned, and live GPS-tracked on every run. Folkestone sits approximately 63 miles from Gatwick via the M20 and M25 — a direct motorway corridor that makes Folkestone one of the most accessible Kent coastal towns for a confirmed pre-booked Gatwick transfer. Folkestone taxi prices start at £110 saloon — confirmed at booking, unchanged at drop-off, same both directions.
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Standard — Solo & Small Groups
Saloon & Estate · from £110 · Confirmed Folkestone to Gatwick fare
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EXTRA BOOT£120 LGW ⇆ CT20
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Premium — Executive Folkestone Taxi to Gatwick
Executive Car & MPV · from £130 · Corporate & group transfers from all CT postcodes
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⭐ LUXURY
£130 LGW ⇆ CT20
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Mercedes E-Class or Similar
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£140 LGW ⇆ CT20
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£160 LGW ⇆ CT20
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£160 LGW ⇆ CT20
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Minibus — Large Groups Folkestone to Gatwick
8-Seater & 16-Seater · from £185 · Hythe, Hawkinge & Kent coast group transfers
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XL GROUP
£185 LGW ⇆ CT20
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LARGE GROUP
£265 LGW ⇆ CT20
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Mercedes Sprinter or Similar
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Folkestone Taxi Prices to Gatwick — CT Postcode Fares
Fixed fares — confirmed at booking, same both ways. Folkestone taxi numbers for Gatwick: +44 203 617 7825
CT20
Folkestone Centre
The Leas · Harbour · Cheriton · Folkestone Central
payments£110
schedule ~1h 20min
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Folkestone West
Sandgate · Newington · Seabrook · Folkestone Warren
payments£110
schedule ~1h 20min
Book CT19CT18
Hawkinge · Lyminge
Alkham · Etchinghill · Densole · Stanford
payments£110
schedule ~1h 20min
Book CT18CT21
Hythe
Saltwood · Sandling · Lympne · Botolph's Bridge
payments£112
schedule ~1h 22min
Book CT21CT17
Dover edges
River · Whitfield · Temple Ewell
payments£115
schedule ~1h 25min
Book CT17TN25
Ashford edges
Sellindge · Stanford · Mersham · Brabourne
payments£108
schedule ~1h 18min
Book TN25Also covering Ashford TN23 £105, Canterbury CT1 £95, Dover CT16 £110, Dymchurch TN29 £115, New Romney TN28 £115, Lydd TN29 £118 and all East Kent CT and TN postcodes. Need folkestone taxis, taxis in folkestone kent, or taxi hythe kent to Gatwick? Folkestone cabs and local taxi companies cannot confirm a Gatwick fixed fare — our confirmed £110 covers every CT postcode. Folkestone taxi numbers: +44 203 617 7825.
Folkestone is a historic Kent port town on the English Channel coast, positioned 63 miles from Gatwick Airport via the M20 motorway westbound and M25 anticlockwise to Junction 7, then the M23 into Gatwick. The town has undergone significant regeneration over the past two decades — Folkestone Harbour is now a celebrated creative quarter, the Creative Foundation has established the internationally known Folkestone Triennial, and The Leas cliff promenade remains one of the finest Victorian seafronts in England. The CT20 and CT19 postcodes encompass Folkestone town centre, the harbour, the Leas, Sandgate, and Cheriton — where the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal generates significant cross-Channel travel demand for Gatwick connections. Folkestone taxi prices to Gatwick start at £110 saloon — confirmed at booking, same both ways, with no M20, M25, or Dartford Crossing surcharge.
The local folkestone taxis landscape is served by a range of established metered operators. Folkestone taxi firms and folkestone taxi companies provide local CT20 and CT19 coverage for town centre and station runs. Taxis in folkestone kent and cab company operators serve the wider Folkestone & Hythe district — including taxi hythe kent runs from CT21 and taxi in folkestone kent for short district transfers. These taxis folkestone and folkestone cabs operators hold Folkestone & Hythe District Council private hire licences for local operations. For confirmed fixed-price Gatwick Airport transfers requiring TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws: our specialist airport service covers all CT, TN, and surrounding postcodes at confirmed £110. Folkestone taxi numbers for Gatwick: +44 203 617 7825 — 24 hours.
Cabs in folkestone for Gatwick: our PCO-licensed service. Hythe taxis and taxi hythe for Gatwick Airport: covered at CT21 confirmed £112 — same service, same 45-minute free waiting, same meet and greet. Folkestone taxi companies for local metered runs: use local CT20 operators. For confirmed Gatwick fixed fares: our service. Also connecting Dover CT16, Canterbury CT1, and Maidstone ME14 for multi-leg Kent Gatwick runs.
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Why Folkestone Passengers Choose Our Gatwick Taxi
Fixed £110 — Confirmed Folkestone to Gatwick Fare
Folkestone taxi prices to Gatwick confirmed at booking — £110 saloon, same both ways, unchanged at drop-off. Folkestone taxi firms and folkestone taxi companies operate on metered fares and cannot confirm a 63-mile M20/M25/M23 Gatwick fare in advance. Our confirmed £110 includes meet and greet at Gatwick, 45 minutes free waiting from touchdown, live flight tracking, and no motorway toll surcharge. Folkestone taxi numbers for confirmed Gatwick bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
M20/M25/M23 — Folkestone's Direct Motorway Route to Gatwick
From Folkestone CT20, the M20 westbound provides a direct motorway connection through Ashford and Maidstone to the M25 at Junction 3. The M25 anticlockwise runs to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks/Godstone), where the M23 leads directly into Gatwick's North and South Terminals. The entire route from Folkestone is motorway — no town-centre sections, no A-road delays. Off-peak taxi folkestone to gatwick: 1 hour 20 minutes. M25 Friday peak near Junction 7: allow 1 hour 40 minutes.
Eurotunnel Connections — Folkestone Terminal to Gatwick
The {el('https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/folkestone-terminal/','Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal')} at Cheriton CT18 generates significant Gatwick transfer demand from passengers arriving on Le Shuttle from Calais. Whether travelling from France, Belgium, or beyond, our confirmed £110 service collects from the Cheriton terminal exit and delivers door-to-terminal at Gatwick on the M20/M25/M23. Pre-book before your tunnel crossing for immediate pickup on arrival — no waiting, no metered uncertainty.
24-Hour Folkestone Taxi — Early Departures and Late Returns
A 6:30 AM Gatwick departure from CT20 requires leaving at approximately 5:00 AM — 1 hour 20 minutes on the M20/M25/M23 plus check-in buffer. Folkestone taxis for confirmed pre-dawn Gatwick runs: taxis in folkestone kent cannot guarantee a fixed fare or 5 AM availability. Our service: same confirmed £110 at 4:30 AM as at 4:30 PM. Driver details sent the evening before every booking.
PCO Licensed — Kent Licence Not Valid at Gatwick
Folkestone taxi firms, cabs in folkestone, and all taxis in folkestone kent hold Folkestone & Hythe District Council private hire licences — valid for local CT postcode operations only. Gatwick Airport requires {el('https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/private-hire','TfL PCO certification')} under the Airport Byelaws. Our drivers carry TfL PCO certificates, enhanced DBS clearance, and commercial airport insurance — the only lawful folkestone taxi to gatwick service.
Folkestone's coastal position on the Strait of Dover and its role as a Eurotunnel gateway creates a genuinely distinct Gatwick transfer profile. The Creative Foundation's Folkestone Triennial — held triennially and drawing international visitors from across Europe — generates significant Gatwick arrival demand for art tourists needing confirmed CT20 connections. The White Cliffs country between Folkestone and Dover draws walking and heritage tourism year-round. Leas Cliff Hall hosts major concerts and events that generate late-night Gatwick departure demand. RAF Hawkinge at Hawkinge CT18 — now home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Museum — draws aviation history visitors arriving at Gatwick. Hythe CT21 is one of the original Cinque Ports and home to the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway — the world's smallest public railway — drawing specialist rail tourism that generates Gatwick transfer demand. All of these visitor profiles require confirmed, pre-booked taxi folkestone connections.
Folkestone to Gatwick via rail requires a significant journey: Folkestone Central to London St Pancras via Southeastern high-speed (approximately 55 minutes), then cross London by Underground to London Bridge (approximately 20 minutes with luggage), then Thameslink to Gatwick (approximately 30 minutes). Door-to-terminal minimum: 2 hours. For two passengers, three combined rail fares often exceed £60–90 — approaching our £110 taxi fare while taking 40 minutes longer and requiring two platform changes with luggage. Four passengers in our £140 MPV: £35 each — often cheaper than four three-leg rail journeys. Taxi in folkestone kent for Gatwick: our confirmed £110, 1 hour 20 minutes door-to-terminal.
Folkestone to Heathrow Airport: approximately 75 miles via M20/M25 — quoted at approximately £125. Folkestone to Stansted Airport: approximately £145 via M25/M11. Folkestone to Luton Airport: approximately £148. Taxi folkestone for all airports: +44 203 617 7825, answered 24 hours.
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Folkestone to Gatwick — Distance, Time & Route
The folkestone taxi to gatwick covers approximately 60–70 miles depending on your exact CT or TN postcode. From Folkestone CT20 town centre, the M20 westbound runs through Ashford, past Maidstone, and connects to the M25 at Junction 3 (Swanley). The M25 anticlockwise continues to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks/Godstone), where the M23 northbound leads directly into Gatwick's North and South Terminals. The entire route is motorway from the Folkestone approach — no A-road sections, no town-centre delays. Off-peak folkestone to gatwick taxi: consistently 1 hour 20 minutes. Friday afternoon M25 Junction 5–7 peak: allow 1 hour 40 minutes.
Travel Time
Off-peak: ~1h 20min | Fri peak: ~1h 40min
Route
M20 → M25 J7 → M23 → Gatwick
Fixed Fare
£110 saloon — same both directions
Terminals
Gatwick North & South Terminal
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Eurotunnel to Gatwick — Cheriton CT18 Collection
The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Cheriton CT18 sits directly on the M20 — making post-crossing Gatwick connections exceptionally direct. Passengers arriving from Calais can pre-book our confirmed £110 service for immediate CT18 pickup on Le Shuttle arrival. The M20 from Cheriton runs directly westbound to the M25 and M23 into Gatwick. Journey time from the Cheriton terminal: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes off-peak. No metered uncertainty — your £110 is confirmed before your crossing, unchanged on arrival.
Folkestone CT20 ⇆ Gatwick LGW
~63 miles · M20/M25/M23 · Fixed £110 · Both Directions
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All Folkestone & Hythe Areas Covered
•CT20 Folkestone — £110
•CT19 Sandgate — £110
•CT18 Hawkinge — £110
•CT21 Hythe — £112
•CT17 Dover edges — £115
•TN25 Ashford edges — £108
•CT1 Canterbury — £95
•TN23 Ashford — £105
Gatwick Airport ⇆ Folkestone Route Map
M20 → M25 J7 → M23 → Gatwick · ~63 miles · GPS Tracked · Live Traffic Monitored
Distance
~63 Miles
Off-Peak
~1h 20min
Route
M20 → M23
Folkestone ⇆ Gatwick — Fixed Fare Price Guide
Every taxi folkestone to gatwick fare is fixed at booking — no bank holiday premium, no M20/M25 toll surcharge, no overnight uplift. All folkestone taxi prices include meet and greet at Gatwick arrivals, 45 minutes free waiting from touchdown, and real-time flight monitoring. Folkestone taxi firms and taxis in folkestone kent cannot confirm a Gatwick fixed fare — our confirmed price is unchanged at drop-off. Per head: two passengers share £110 = £55 each; four in the £140 MPV = £35 each.
| Vehicle | Passengers | LGW → Folkestone | Folkestone → 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 | £185 | £185 | Book |
| 16 Seater Minibus | 9–16 passengers | £265 | £265 | Book |
infoAll fares confirmed at booking — no overnight premium, no luggage surcharge, no M20/M25 toll added. Free child seats on request. Folkestone airport taxi to Gatwick: meet and greet at the correct terminal. Folkestone taxi numbers for all bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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Folkestone — The Gatwick Transfer Landscape
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Local Folkestone Taxi Operators
Taxis in folkestone are served by a range of local metered operators. Folkestone taxi companies and folkestone taxi firms cover CT20 town centre and CT19 Sandgate under local private hire licensing. Cabs in folkestone and folkestone cabs serve short-distance district runs. Taxis in folkestone kent cover the wider Folkestone & Hythe district including taxi hythe kent CT21 and taxi in folkestone kent for cross-district transfers. Hythe taxis and taxi hythe serve the CT21 Hythe area including the Cinque Port town centre and Saltwood. These local folkestone taxi companies are metered for local CT journeys. For confirmed fixed-price Gatwick Airport transfers requiring TfL PCO certification: our specialist airport service. Folkestone taxi numbers: +44 203 617 7825.
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Folkestone Harbour, Eurotunnel & Heritage Tourism
Folkestone Harbour — now an award-winning regenerated creative quarter with the Harbour Arm, artisan restaurants, and the Folkestone Triennial — draws significant visitor footfall and generates Gatwick transfer demand from cultural tourists. The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Cheriton processes millions of passengers per year, many of whom require immediate Gatwick connections on arrival. The Battle of Britain Memorial Museum at Hawkinge CT18 draws aviation heritage visitors arriving at Gatwick. The Folkestone Triennial — a major public art event — brings international visitors who fly via Gatwick. The Royal Military Canal in Hythe CT21, and the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, generate specialist tourism arrivals year-round. Our folkestone taxi service covers all these visitor profiles at confirmed £110.
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Folkestone to Gatwick — Rail vs Taxi vs Driving
Folkestone Central to Gatwick by rail requires two changes — Southeastern high-speed to London St Pancras (approximately 55 minutes), cross London by Underground to London Bridge (approximately 20 minutes with luggage), then Thameslink to Gatwick (approximately 30 minutes). Door-to-terminal: 2 hours minimum, typically 2 hours 30 minutes with connection waits. For two passengers sharing our £110 taxi: £55 each — comparable to two three-leg rail journeys, but door-to-terminal in 1 hour 20 minutes with no platform changes. For four in the £140 MPV: £35 each — substantially cheaper than four multi-leg rail tickets. Driving from Folkestone to Gatwick: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak — the same as our taxi — but Gatwick parking costs £23–£35 per day. On a 4-night trip, parking reaches £92–£140 — approaching our £110 taxi fare. Cab company and folkestone cabs for Gatwick: our confirmed £110, M20/M25/M23, 24 hours.
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Folkestone Taxi Service — Every UK Airport
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All Major Airports from Folkestone
Folkestone to Gatwick LGW: £110 saloon. To Heathrow: approximately £125 via M20/M25 — around 75 miles. Stansted Airport: approximately £145 via M25/M11. Luton Airport: approximately £148. London City Airport: approximately £120 via M20/A2/A102. All confirmed at booking, same both directions, 24 hours.
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Group Cost Per Head — CT20 to Gatwick
Two passengers share £110 — £55 each. Four in the £140 MPV: £35 each — typically cheaper than four multi-leg rail journeys. Six sharing: £26.67 each. Eight in the minibus at £185: £23.13 per head. Sixteen for a group Eurotunnel or event departure: £265 total — just £16.56 each. Folkestone taxi numbers for group bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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Early Morning & Eurotunnel Runs
For a 7:00 AM Gatwick departure, check-in closes around 6:20 AM — your CT20 Folkestone pickup should be at approximately 4:55 AM, allowing 1 hour 20 minutes on the M20/M25/M23. For a 6:00 AM flight, aim for 4:25 AM. For Eurotunnel arrivals needing immediate Gatwick connections: our confirmed £110 is pre-booked for any Le Shuttle arrival time. Folkestone taxi numbers for early and Eurotunnel bookings: +44 203 617 7825.
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What Makes Our Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi Different
M20/M25/M23 — Folkestone's Full Motorway Corridor to Gatwick
From Folkestone CT20, the M20 westbound is a direct motorway connection through Ashford and past Maidstone to the M25 at Swanley Junction 3. The M25 anticlockwise runs to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks), where the M23 leads 3 miles directly into Gatwick's terminals. The route is entirely motorway from the Folkestone approach — the unique M20 corridor used by no other page on our Kent network. Our drivers monitor M25 Junction 5–7 and M23 in real time on every run. Taxi folkestone to gatwick: M20/M25/M23 exclusively, GPS-tracked throughout.
Eurotunnel Terminal — Pre-Booked Cheriton to Gatwick
The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Cheriton CT18 sits directly adjacent to the M20 — the only UK terminal with immediate motorway access to Gatwick via M20/M25/M23. Our Cheriton CT18 collection service provides confirmed £110 pickup at the terminal exit for passengers arriving from Calais, with no waiting during Le Shuttle delays. Pre-book before your crossing for guaranteed collection. This is a uniquely Folkestone service profile — no other Kent page on our network serves Eurotunnel terminal collections at confirmed fixed Gatwick fares.
PCO Licensed — Folkestone Licence Not Valid at Gatwick
Folkestone taxi companies, folkestone taxi firms, cabs in folkestone, hythe taxis, and all taxis in folkestone kent hold Folkestone & Hythe District Council private hire licences. These are valid for local CT operations only — not 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. The only PCO-compliant folkestone to gatwick taxi.
Folkestone Taxi Prices — Real Market Fares, Confirmed
Folkestone taxi prices to Gatwick confirmed at booking — £110 saloon, same both directions. No bank holiday premium, no M20/M25 toll surcharge, no luggage fee. VAT receipts for corporate Folkestone & Hythe district travellers. Taxi companies and cab company operators in Folkestone for local metered runs: use local CT20 operators. For Gatwick confirmed fixed fares: our service. Folkestone taxi numbers: +44 203 617 7825, answered 24/7.
Every Folkestone Airport Taxi Transfer Includes:
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Folkestone to Gatwick — Taxi vs Train vs Driving
Train via London
Folkestone Central to Gatwick requires two changes — high-speed to St Pancras (~55 min), Underground to London Bridge (~20 min), Thameslink to Gatwick (~30 min). Door-to-terminal: 2+ hours. For two passengers, three combined fares often reach £60–90 — similar to our £110 taxi while taking 40 minutes longer. For four in our £140 MPV: £35 each — typically cheaper than four multi-leg tickets. No viable service for midnight Eurotunnel arrivals needing Gatwick.
Driving & Car Park
Driving from Folkestone: same 1h 20min as our taxi. Gatwick parking: £23–£35/day. On a 4-night trip: £92–£140 — approaching our £110 taxi. A week's holiday: £161–£245 vs our £110 taxi. From a 4-night trip, the taxi typically beats the car park before fuel. No shuttle bus return, no multi-storey after a long-haul return flight.
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Pre-Booked Gatwick Transfer
Door to Gatwick in 1h 20min. Fixed £110 confirmed. PCO-licensed. Eurotunnel collections. Flight-tracked returns. Works at 4:30 AM as reliably as 4:30 PM.
| Feature | 🚂 Train via London | 🚗 Drive & Park | 🚕 Pre-Booked GTT |
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| Door-to-Terminal | 2h+ (2 changes) | ~1h 30min (+ park) | ~1h 20min |
| Fixed Price | Per ticket (3 services) | Fuel + £23–£35/day | ✅ £110 confirmed |
| Eurotunnel Pickup | ❌ No direct rail | ✅ Self-drive only | ✅ CT18 confirmed |
| 4 People Cost | £120–180 total | Fuel + £23–£35/day | £140 MPV (£35/head) |
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How to Book Your Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi
Book in under 60 seconds. Folkestone taxi numbers: +44 203 617 7825 — answered 24/7 including for Eurotunnel connections.
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Enter Your Folkestone Address
Any CT20 town centre, CT19 Sandgate/Newington, CT21 Hythe, CT18 Hawkinge, CT17 Dover edges, or TN25 Ashford edges address. Eurotunnel Cheriton CT18 terminal exit also 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 Folkestone at the exact time required for the M20/M25/M23 run.
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Add Your Flight Number
For Gatwick to Folkestone returns: your flight is tracked live from its origin airport. For Eurotunnel arrivals: provide your Le Shuttle departure time from Calais so we coordinate CT18 pickup timing. Delays handled automatically — 45 minutes free waiting from touchdown.
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Card, Apple Pay, or cash. Instant confirmation with driver name, vehicle, and direct mobile. Book folkestone taxi online → — 24/7.
Instant Quote — Folkestone to Gatwick
Real folkestone taxi prices — confirmed at booking. Including Eurotunnel CT18 terminal pickup.
Any CT postcode, Eurotunnel CT18, or Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport LGW or any CT postcode in Folkestone area
M20 → M25 J7 → M23 → Gatwick LGW (~63 mi)
£110 — Fixed, All-Inclusive
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Folkestone to Gatwick Taxi — Questions & Answers
The most searched questions from Folkestone, Hythe, Hawkinge and Sandgate passengers in 2026.
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How much is a taxi from Folkestone to Gatwick Airport in 2026?
A fixed taxi from Folkestone to Gatwick costs £110 for a saloon in 2026 — confirmed at booking, same price both ways. Full 2026 price guide: Estate £120, Executive £130, MPV 5–6 seater £140, MPV-7 or Exec MPV-7 £160, 8-seater minibus £185, 16-seater £265. Folkestone taxi prices include meet and greet at Gatwick arrivals, 45 minutes free waiting from actual touchdown, and live flight tracking — no M20, M25, or Dartford surcharge. Folkestone taxi firms and cabs in folkestone cannot confirm a Gatwick fixed fare in advance — our £110 is confirmed at booking and unchanged at drop-off.
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How long does a taxi from Folkestone to Gatwick Airport take in 2026?
A taxi from Folkestone to Gatwick takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak in 2026, covering around 63 miles via the M20 westbound, M25 anticlockwise to Junction 7, and M23 northbound into Gatwick terminals. The route is entirely motorway from Folkestone. Friday afternoon M25 Junction 5–7 peak: allow 1 hour 40 minutes. Return taxi from Gatwick to Folkestone: same route, same estimate. This makes Folkestone one of the more time-predictable Kent Gatwick origins given the pure motorway corridor.
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Can I book a taxi from Eurotunnel Folkestone terminal to Gatwick Airport?
Yes — our folkestone taxi service specifically covers Eurotunnel Le Shuttle arrivals at the Cheriton CT18 terminal for onward Gatwick Airport connections. Pre-book your confirmed £110 before your crossing from Calais — your driver meets you at the CT18 terminal exit on Le Shuttle arrival. The M20 from Cheriton runs directly westbound onto the M25 and M23 into Gatwick in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. This Eurotunnel-to-Gatwick service is unique to Folkestone — our PCO-licensed confirmed fare is the only advance-price option for CT18 to Gatwick.
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What is the fastest route from Folkestone to Gatwick Airport?
The fastest route from Folkestone to Gatwick is the M20 westbound from CT20 through Ashford and past Maidstone, connecting to the M25 at Swanley Junction 3, then M25 anticlockwise to Junction 7 (Sevenoaks), then M23 northbound directly into Gatwick — 63 miles, entirely motorway. There is no faster alternative: the A20/A25 through Maidstone adds 15 minutes, and the A259 coast road is unsuitable for airport transfers. Our drivers use the M20/M25/M23 exclusively, monitoring M25 Junction 5–7 in real time.
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What time should I book a taxi from Folkestone for an early Gatwick flight?
For a 7:00 AM Gatwick departure with check-in closing around 6:20 AM — your CT20 Folkestone pickup should be at approximately 4:55 AM, giving 1 hour 20 minutes via M20/M25/M23. For a 6:00 AM flight, 4:25 AM. For a 5:00 AM flight, 3:50 AM from Folkestone. We recommend pre-booking at least 24 hours in advance. Our folkestone taxis operate 24/7 at the same confirmed £110 — no pre-dawn premium. Driver name, vehicle, and direct mobile number sent the evening before.
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Is a Folkestone to Gatwick taxi cheaper than the train in 2026?
For groups of two or more, the taxi is typically faster and often comparable in cost. Folkestone Central to Gatwick requires two changes via London — total journey over 2 hours minimum. For two passengers sharing our £110 taxi: £55 each — comparable to two three-leg rail fares. For four in the £140 MPV: £35 each — often cheaper than four multi-leg tickets door-to-terminal. For Eurotunnel arrivals at CT18 Cheriton: there is no viable rail connection to Gatwick. Taxis in folkestone kent for groups: our confirmed service wins on time, availability, and group value.
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What are the main Folkestone taxi companies and can they collect from Gatwick?
Folkestone taxi companies and folkestone taxi firms hold Folkestone & Hythe District Council private hire licences for local CT20 and CT19 operations. Cabs in folkestone and taxis in folkestone kent cover local metered runs including taxi hythe kent CT21 and taxi in folkestone kent transfers. These folkestone cabs are metered and reliable for local journeys. However, their licences are not valid for Gatwick Airport private hire collections, which require TfL PCO certification under the Airport Byelaws. Our PCO-licensed service is the only legally compliant confirmed fixed-price option from any CT postcode.
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Do you cover Hythe, Hawkinge, Sandgate and the Eurotunnel area?
Yes — all CT and surrounding postcodes are covered at confirmed fixed fares. CT21 Hythe: £112. CT18 Hawkinge: £110. CT18 Lyminge: £110. CT18 Cheriton (Eurotunnel terminal): £110. CT19 Sandgate: £110. CT17 Dover edges: £115. TN25 Sellindge/Ashford edges: £108. TN23 Ashford: £105. CT1 Canterbury: £95. Taxi hythe kent and hythe taxis to Gatwick: confirmed at the same standard. Folkestone taxi numbers to confirm your postcode: +44 203 617 7825.
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Can I pre-book a return taxi from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?
Yes — the return taxi from Gatwick to Folkestone is the same confirmed £110 saloon. Your driver meets you in the correct arrivals hall — North or South Terminal confirmed from your flight number — with a name board. Your flight is tracked live from its origin airport: delays handled automatically. A 45-minute free wait from actual wheels-down is included at the confirmed £110. Taxi folkestone from Gatwick: PCO-licensed, meet and greet included, 24 hours. Also covering Hythe CT21 returns at £112 and Hawkinge CT18 at £110.
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Is it cheaper to drive from Folkestone to Gatwick and park in 2026?
Driving from Folkestone takes the same 1 hour 20 minutes as our taxi — but Gatwick short-stay parking costs £23–£35 per day in 2026. On a 4-night trip: £92–£140 in parking, approaching our £110 taxi before fuel. A week's holiday: £161–£245 in parking alone vs our £110 taxi. From a 4-night trip onwards, the pre-booked taxi is typically cheaper than driving and parking. For two passengers sharing our £110: £55 each vs individual driving costs plus full parking fees. Cab company and cabs in folkestone for Gatwick: our confirmed £110.
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