Margate airport taxi
Margate and the rest of Thanet are a long way from every London airport, which is exactly why a fixed-price car is popular: the alternative is a two-hour train into London and a second journey out again. Pickups cover Margate, Cliftonville, Westgate, Birchington and Minster.
Airport transfers from Margate
The closest airport by road is London City, 74 miles and about 1h 35m without traffic.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time* | Indicative fare** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 106 miles (171 km) | 2h 03m | £165 to £235 |
| Gatwick | 82 miles (132 km) | 1h 38m | £125 to £180 |
| Stansted | 99 miles (160 km) | 2h 10m | £155 to £220 |
| Luton | 115 miles (185 km) | 2h 13m | £180 to £255 |
| London City | 74 miles (119 km) | 1h 35m | £115 to £165 |
| Southend | 85 miles (136 km) | 1h 45m | £130 to £185 |
* Free-flow driving time from OpenStreetMap routing. Add time for traffic, especially on the M25 on weekday mornings.
** Indicative one-way price for a standard saloon car carrying up to four passengers, based on typical Kent private-hire rates. Your fixed quote may differ with the time of day, vehicle size, airport drop-off charges and the Dart Charge where the route crosses the Thames.
Booking a transfer from Margate
Send the journey details through the quote form and a licensed Kent operator will reply with a fixed price. Include your flight number for return pickups so the driver can track it, and say if you need a larger vehicle, a child seat or a wheelchair-accessible car.