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Southampton Airport taxis from Sheppey & Swale.
Fixed-price transfers to Southampton Airport 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 Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport is a small, easy airport on the south coast, with Southampton Airport Parkway station right opposite the terminal. It's the closest regional airport to Kent, usually 2¼ to 3 hours.
We run Southampton Airport transfers for its UK and European flights, and the trip combines well with Southampton cruise holidays.
Southampton Airport's single terminal is compact and quick to get through. From Kent the route goes round the M25 and down the M3, with no river crossing, the most straightforward of the regional airports.
JOURNEY TIMES
Southampton Airport 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 | 109 mi | 2 hr 5 – 2 hr 35 | No |
| Strood | 113 mi | 2 hr 5 – 2 hr 40 | No |
| Chatham | 114 mi | 2 hr 10 – 2 hr 45 | No |
| Rochester | 114 mi | 2 hr 10 – 2 hr 40 | No |
| Rainham | 118 mi | 2 hr 15 – 2 hr 50 | No |
| Gillingham | 118 mi | 2 hr 10 – 2 hr 45 | No |
| Sittingbourne | 119 mi | 2 hr 15 – 2 hr 45 | No |
| Iwade | 120 mi | 2 hr 15 – 2 hr 50 | No |
| Teynham | 123 mi | 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55 | No |
| Halfway | 124 mi | 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55 | No |
| Queenborough | 124 mi | 2 hr 15 – 2 hr 50 | No |
| Minster-on-Sea | 125 mi | 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55 | No |
| Sheerness | 126 mi | 2 hr 20 – 3 hr | No |
| Eastchurch | 127 mi | 2 hr 20 – 3 hr | No |
| Faversham | 127 mi | 2 hr 25 – 3 hr | No |
| Warden | 130 mi | 2 hr 25 – 3 hr 5 | No |
| Leysdown-on-Sea | 130 mi | 2 hr 30 – 3 hr 5 | No |
DROP-OFF & PICKUP
At Southampton Airport
GOOD TO KNOW
Southampton Airport tips
- It's the closest regional airport to Kent, with no Dartford Crossing.
- Flying to or from a cruise? We can do the airport and the cruise terminal.
- The M3 is usually a steady run outside rush hour.
Other airports
- London Gatwick taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Gatwick from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 57 miles, typically 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30.
- 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.
Airport travel guides
- Why take a taxi to the airport instead of driving?Airport parking, drop-off charges, the Dartford Crossing and tiredness: the case for a pre-booked airport taxi from Sheppey.
- When should you book an airport taxi from Sheerness?How far ahead to book, and how to work out your pickup time for each London airport.
- How to get from Sheerness to Gatwick, Heathrow & StanstedRoutes, distances and typical journey times by taxi, and how they compare with the train.
- Airport pickups in Blue Town, Mile Town & Marine TownHow airport pickups work in Sheerness's three districts, with journey times from each.
- What time should your airport taxi pick you up?Worked examples for early, midday and evening flights from Sheppey.
- How to get to the airport from Minster-on-SeaTaxi, train or driving from Minster to the six London airports, with real journey times.
FAQ
Southampton Airport taxi questions.
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How long is a taxi from Sheerness to Southampton Airport?
Usually 2 hr 20 – 3 hr for the 126-mile drive, depending on traffic.
Which of your pickup towns is closest to Southampton Airport?
Maidstone, at about 109 miles (2 hr 5 – 2 hr 35).
Do journeys to Southampton Airport use the Dartford Crossing?
No. From Sheppey, Swale and Medway the route stays south of the Thames.
How long does it take to get to Southampton Airport from Kent?
Usually 2¼ to 3 hours, via the M25 and M3.
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