AIRPORT TAXI · STROOD
Airport taxis in Strood.
Fixed-price airport transfers from Strood to Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, London City, Luton and Southend, with pickups 24 hours a day.
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Strood sits on the western bank of the Medway, opposite Rochester, with the A2 and A289 on its doorstep. It's the closest of the Medway towns to London, which makes it a fast starting point for the airports.
From Strood, London City is typically under an hour along the A2, and Gatwick under an hour and a quarter round the M25. For Stansted, Luton and Southend we'll take the Dartford Crossing.
JOURNEY TIMES
Strood to every London airport.
Typical door-to-terminal times by road from Strood. Routes via the Dartford Crossing can take longer at busy times.
London Gatwick
55 – 1 hr 15
≈ 45 miles · A2, M25, M23
Terminals: North and South terminals, linked by a free shuttle train
London Heathrow
1 hr 20 – 1 hr 45
≈ 70 miles · A2, M25, M4
Terminals: Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
London Stansted
55 – 1 hr 25
≈ 54 miles · A2, A282, M25, M11, A120
Terminals: a single terminal
London City
35 – 55 min
≈ 27 miles · A2, A1026
Terminals: a single compact terminal
London Luton
1 hr 15 – 1 hr 45
≈ 67 miles · 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
50 – 1 hr 10
≈ 40 miles · A2, A282, A13, A127
Terminals: a single small terminal next to Southend Airport station
PICKUP POINTS
Where we collect in Strood
- Strood town centreThe High Street and shops
- Strood stationMeet us at the station on the Medway Valley and North Kent lines
- Frindsbury & WainscottThe residential areas to the north
- Riverside homesApartments and houses by the Medway
GOOD TO KNOW
Tips for a smooth trip
- Strood is one of the closest Medway towns to London, so pickups can often be a little later.
- Tell us if you're near the retail parks, as the roads there can be busy at weekends.
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FAQ
Strood airport taxi questions.
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How long does it take to get from Strood to Gatwick?
Usually 55 – 1 hr 15 for the 45-mile drive via the A2, M25 and M23, depending on traffic.
Which airport is closest to Strood?
By road, London City is the closest at about 27 miles (35 – 55 min), followed by London Southend at about 40 miles.
Do I need to pay the Dartford Crossing charge from Strood?
Only for airports north of the Thames. The routes to Stansted (about 54 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 cover Strood and Frindsbury?
Yes. We collect from Strood, Frindsbury, Wainscott and the surrounding area.
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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