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London Gatwick taxis from Sheppey & Swale.
Fixed-price transfers to London Gatwick from Sheerness and every town we serve, with measured journey times and pickups 24 hours a day.
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Open 24/7Getting to London Gatwick
Gatwick is the airport most Sheppey and Swale travellers use, and usually the quickest of the big London airports to reach from north Kent. The route stays south of the Thames, so there's no Dartford Crossing to worry about.
We run Gatwick transfers every day, from early-morning departures to late-night arrivals, with fixed prices agreed when you book.
Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train, so check which one your airline uses before you travel. Because the route avoids the Dartford Crossing, Gatwick journey times are among the most predictable of any London airport.
JOURNEY TIMES
Gatwick from every town we serve.
Measured by road, closest first. Typical times; traffic can add more at busy times.
| From | Distance | Typical time | Dartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 40 mi | 50 – 1 hr 10 | No |
| Chatham | 45 mi | 1 hr – 1 hr 20 | No |
| Strood | 45 mi | 55 – 1 hr 15 | No |
| Rochester | 46 mi | 55 – 1 hr 15 | No |
| Rainham | 49 mi | 1 hr – 1 hr 20 | No |
| Gillingham | 49 mi | 1 hr – 1 hr 20 | No |
| Sittingbourne | 50 mi | 1 hr – 1 hr 20 | No |
| Iwade | 51 mi | 1 hr – 1 hr 20 | No |
| Teynham | 54 mi | 1 hr 5 – 1 hr 25 | No |
| Queenborough | 55 mi | 1 hr 5 – 1 hr 25 | No |
| Minster-on-Sea | 56 mi | 1 hr 5 – 1 hr 25 | No |
| Halfway | 56 mi | 1 hr 5 – 1 hr 25 | No |
| Sheerness | 57 mi | 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 | No |
| Eastchurch | 58 mi | 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 | No |
| Faversham | 59 mi | 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 | No |
| Warden | 61 mi | 1 hr 15 – 1 hr 35 | No |
| Leysdown-on-Sea | 61 mi | 1 hr 15 – 1 hr 35 | No |
DROP-OFF & PICKUP
At Gatwick
GOOD TO KNOW
Gatwick tips
- Check whether you're flying from the North or South terminal; the drop-off points are separate.
- Gatwick charges vehicles for forecourt drop-off. Ask us when you book how this is handled.
- Weekday mornings on the M25 between the M26 and M23 can be slow, so leave a little extra time.
Other airports
- London Heathrow taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Heathrow from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 82 miles, typically 1 hr 35 – 2 hr.
- London Stansted taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Stansted from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 76 miles, typically 1 hr 20 – 1 hr 50.
- London City taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London City from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 49 miles, typically 1 hr – 1 hr 20.
- London Luton taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Luton from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 89 miles, typically 1 hr 40 – 2 hr 10.
- London Southend taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Southend from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 62 miles, typically 1 hr 15 – 1 hr 35.
- Birmingham Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Birmingham Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 169 miles, typically 3 hr 15 – 4 hr 5.
- Manchester Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Manchester Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 245 miles, typically 4 hr 55 – 6 hr 5.
- Bristol Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Bristol Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 181 miles, typically 3 hr 35 – 4 hr 30.
- Southampton Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Southampton Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 126 miles, typically 2 hr 20 – 3 hr.
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FAQ
Gatwick taxi questions.
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How long is a taxi from Sheerness to London Gatwick?
Usually 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 for the 57-mile drive, depending on traffic.
Which of your pickup towns is closest to Gatwick?
Maidstone, at about 40 miles (50 – 1 hr 10).
Do journeys to Gatwick use the Dartford Crossing?
No. From Sheppey, Swale and Medway the route stays south of the Thames.
Which Gatwick terminal should I go to?
Your airline and booking confirmation will tell you North or South. If you're not sure, tell us your flight number and we'll check.
Do I need to cross the Dartford Crossing to get to Gatwick?
No. From Sheppey, Swale and Medway the route goes south of the Thames via the M20/M26 or A2 and the M25.
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