AIRPORT TAXI · MAIDSTONE
Airport taxis in Maidstone.
Fixed-price airport transfers from Maidstone to Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, London City, Luton and Southend, with pickups 24 hours a day.
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Maidstone is Kent's county town, with Fremlin Walk, Mote Park and Maidstone Hospital, and the M20 running along its northern edge. That direct M20 link makes Maidstone the closest of our pickup areas to Gatwick.
From Maidstone, Gatwick is typically under an hour and a quarter via the M20, M26 and M25, and Heathrow about an hour and a half. For London City we head up the A229 to the M2 and A2, and for Stansted via the Dartford Crossing.
JOURNEY TIMES
Maidstone to every London airport.
Typical door-to-terminal times by road from Maidstone. Routes via the Dartford Crossing can take longer at busy times.
London Gatwick
50 – 1 hr 10
≈ 40 miles · A20, M20, M26, M25, M23
Terminals: North and South terminals, linked by a free shuttle train
London Heathrow
1 hr 15 – 1 hr 40
≈ 66 miles · A20, M20, M26, M25, M4
Terminals: Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
London Stansted
1 hr 5 – 1 hr 35
≈ 63 miles · A229, M2, A2, A282, M25, M11, A120
Terminals: a single terminal
London City
45 – 1 hr 5
≈ 36 miles · A229, M2, A2, A1026
Terminals: a single compact terminal
London Luton
1 hr 25 – 1 hr 55
≈ 76 miles · A229, M2, A2, A282, M25, A1(M)
Terminals: a single terminal, reached by the Luton DART shuttle from the station or by road to the forecourt
London Southend
1 hr – 1 hr 20
≈ 49 miles · A229, M2, A2, A282, A13, A127
Terminals: a single small terminal next to Southend Airport station
PICKUP POINTS
Where we collect in Maidstone
- Maidstone town centreFremlin Walk and the streets around the high street
- Maidstone East & West stationsMeet us at either station
- Maidstone HospitalStaff and visitors at the Barming site
- Residential areasIncluding Allington, Bearsted, Shepway and Penenden Heath
GOOD TO KNOW
Tips for a smooth trip
- The M20 makes Maidstone a quick start for Gatwick and Heathrow. Gatwick is often under an hour and a quarter.
- Town-centre traffic can be heavy at peak times, so we'll suggest a pickup time with that in mind.
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FAQ
Maidstone airport taxi questions.
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How long does it take to get from Maidstone to Gatwick?
Usually 50 – 1 hr 10 for the 40-mile drive via the A20, M20, M26, M25 and M23, depending on traffic.
Which airport is closest to Maidstone?
By road, London City is the closest at about 36 miles (45 – 1 hr 5), followed by London Gatwick at about 40 miles.
Do I need to pay the Dartford Crossing charge from Maidstone?
Only for airports north of the Thames. The routes to Stansted (about 63 miles), Luton and Southend use the Dartford Crossing; Gatwick, Heathrow and London City don't. With us, any crossing charge is part of the agreed fare.
Do you do airport transfers from Maidstone?
Yes. We collect from Maidstone and the surrounding villages for all six London airports.
Is the fare fixed if there's traffic?
Yes. Airport transfers are priced when you book, and traffic, roadworks or delays on the day don't change what you pay.
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