Kent · CT20 · LHR
Folkestone to Heathrow.
98.7 miles from Folkestone to Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 — about 1 hr 53 min off-peak, up to 2 hr 40 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £226, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 98.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 53 min
- Rush hour
- up to 2 hr 40 min
- Saloon
- £226
- Back home
- £228
Instant fixed price
Folkestone, KentHeathrow Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£226 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£257 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£385 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£287 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£324 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£472 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Folkestone.
Weekday guide for a flight from Heathrow: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 01:52 | 00:52 |
| 08:30 | 04:22 | 03:22 |
| 11:00 | 06:05 • | 05:52 |
| 14:00 | 09:52 | 08:05 • |
| 17:30 | 13:22 | 12:22 |
| 20:30 | 15:35 • | 15:22 |
Coming home
Landing at Heathrow.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 50 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Folkestone around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 10:50 • |
| 12:00 | 14:35 |
| 17:00 | 20:20 • |
| 22:30 | 01:05 |
Pickup in Folkestone
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Folkestone
Door to door from any home or office in CT20 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Folkestone Central0.5 mi
- Folkestone West1.2 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Stay2aCT20 2RX
- Gran Canaria Hotel0.2 mi
- Grand Burstin HotelCT20 1TX
- The Carlton HotelCT20 2DU
Heathrow Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down at the departures forecourt of your terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board, past customs and baggage reclaim. Your flight is tracked, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel: Terminal 5 has its own access road, so telling us the terminal saves time on the day.
Compare
Every London airport from Folkestone.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 74.8 mi | 1 hr 27 min | £197 |
| London City | 68.9 mi | 1 hr 30 min | £179 |
| Heathrow (this page) | 98.7 mi | 1 hr 53 min | £226 |
| Stansted | 95.6 mi | 2 hr 6 min | £230 |
| Luton | 108.7 mi | 2 hr 12 min | £234 |
Nearby
Other towns to Heathrow.
Good to know
Folkestone to Heathrow
questions.
How far is Folkestone from Heathrow Airport?
About 98.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 53 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 2 hr 40 min. Gatwick is closer to Folkestone (1 hr 27 min), but Heathrow is 1 hr 53 min away.
How much is a taxi from Folkestone to Heathrow?
A fixed-price Saloon is £226 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £228 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave Folkestone for a morning flight from Heathrow?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Folkestone by about 04:22; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:22. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Heathrow?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board, past customs and baggage reclaim. Your flight is tracked, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Folkestone?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Folkestone Central and Folkestone West stations. The price is the same wherever in Folkestone you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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