AIRPORT TAXI · RAINHAM
Airport taxis in Rainham.
Fixed-price airport transfers from Rainham to Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, London City, Luton and Southend, with pickups 24 hours a day.
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Rainham is on the eastern side of the Medway towns, with the A2 running through and junction 4 of the M2 just to the south. It's a big residential area, and its position makes it a quick starting point for the London airports.
From Rainham, London City is typically under an hour along the A2 and M2, and Gatwick about an hour via the A229 and M20. Stansted, Luton and Southend all mean crossing the Thames at Dartford.
JOURNEY TIMES
Rainham to every London airport.
Typical door-to-terminal times by road from Rainham. Routes via the Dartford Crossing can take longer at busy times.
London Gatwick
1 hr – 1 hr 20
≈ 49 miles · A2, A278, M2, A229, M20, M26, M25, M23
Terminals: North and South terminals, linked by a free shuttle train
London Heathrow
1 hr 25 – 1 hr 50
≈ 75 miles · A2, A278, M2, A229, M20, M26, M25, M4
Terminals: Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
London Stansted
1 hr 5 – 1 hr 35
≈ 65 miles · A2, A278, M2, A282, M25, M11, A120
Terminals: a single terminal
London City
45 – 1 hr 5
≈ 38 miles · A2, A278, M2, A1026
Terminals: a single compact terminal
London Luton
1 hr 25 – 1 hr 55
≈ 78 miles · A2, A278, M2, 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
≈ 51 miles · A2, A278, M2, A282, A13, A127
Terminals: a single small terminal next to Southend Airport station
PICKUP POINTS
Where we collect in Rainham
- Rainham centreThe shopping area and the streets around the A2
- Rainham stationMeet us at the station if you're coming in by train
- Rainham Mark & ParkwoodThe residential areas around Rainham
- Homes near the M2Quick pickups close to junction 4
GOOD TO KNOW
Tips for a smooth trip
- The A2 through Rainham is busy at peak times, so we'll set off a little earlier for rush-hour flights.
- From Rainham, the M2 to the A2 is usually the quickest way to London City.
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FAQ
Rainham airport taxi questions.
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How long does it take to get from Rainham to Gatwick?
Usually 1 hr – 1 hr 20 for the 49-mile drive via the A2, A278, M2, A229, M20, M26, M25 and M23, depending on traffic.
Which airport is closest to Rainham?
By road, London City is the closest at about 38 miles (45 – 1 hr 5), followed by London Gatwick at about 49 miles.
Do I need to pay the Dartford Crossing charge from Rainham?
Only for airports north of the Thames. The routes to Stansted (about 65 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 Rainham, Kent?
Yes. We collect from all over Rainham and Medway for every London airport.
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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