Gatwick Airport to Canterbury
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
An hour and a quarter east, around the M25 and down the M2. The rail route from Gatwick needs at least one change and often two, which makes the car the simpler option for a first day. Canterbury's centre is partly pedestrian; your driver will stop as close as the road allows.
Arriving at Gatwick Airport
Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, joined by a free shuttle that runs every few minutes. It sits south of London near Crawley, which makes it the natural airport for Brighton and the south coast — and a longer drive into London than most visitors expect. The M23 into the M25 is the route, and both can be slow.
- North or South terminal changes where your driver meets you. It is on your boarding pass, and it is worth telling us when you book.
- Gatwick to central London is sixty-five kilometres, not the short hop the name suggests. Allow well over an hour at busy times.
- For Brighton and the coast, Gatwick is the closer airport by a wide margin — forty minutes, against two hours from Heathrow.
How long it really takes
Maps says 72 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 102 to 147 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
Before you land
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?
About 72 minutes for the 106 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?
From £138 for up to four passengers, and £205 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Gatwick Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.