Minicab from Canterbury to Gatwick Airport
Estimate for a saloon, one way, in the daytime, based on the road distance. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
Canterbury, Kent is about 66 miles from Gatwick Airport by road. The usual route runs via the M2, M20, M26 and M25, and the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes when the roads are clear.
Journeys take longer at busy times of day and when there are roadworks or closures, so plan a margin on top of that time before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in Canterbury (CT1) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Canterbury to Gatwick: the journey
- From
- Canterbury, Kent
- Pickup postcode area
- CT1
- To
- Gatwick Airport
- Road distance
- 66 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 1 hour 15 minutes
- Main roads
- M2, M20, M26, M25
- Nearest National Rail station
- Canterbury West (0.4 mi from the centre)
- Not sure which terminal? Which Gatwick terminal do I need?
- Airport drop-off charges are explained in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
Distance, time and roads: LocationIQ driving directions (OpenStreetMap data), from the centre of Canterbury to the airport — the same routing our booking form uses. Place and postcode: Ordnance Survey Open Names and ONS postcode data. Station: DfT NaPTAN. Checked 18 October 2026.
Canterbury to Gatwick Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Canterbury to Gatwick take?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in clear traffic for the 66-mile drive, mostly on the M2, M20, M26 and M25. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Canterbury to Gatwick?
Our estimated fare is £114 for a saloon, one way, in the daytime. A larger vehicle, a pickup between 22:00 and 06:00, or extra passengers and bags cost more. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
What is the nearest railway station to Canterbury?
Canterbury West station is the nearest National Rail station, about 0.4 miles from the centre of Canterbury. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Gatwick Airport and any changes on the way.