Kent · ME1 · LGW
Rochester to Gatwick.
46.7 miles from Rochester to North and South terminals — about 58 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £149, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 46.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 58 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 25 min
- Saloon
- £149
- Back home
- £149
Instant fixed price
Rochester, KentGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£149 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£168 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£197 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£183 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£202 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£258 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 Rochester.
Weekday guide for a flight from Gatwick: 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 | 02:47 | 01:47 |
| 08:30 | 05:17 | 04:17 |
| 11:00 | 07:20 • | 06:20 • |
| 14:00 | 10:47 | 09:47 |
| 17:30 | 14:17 | 13:17 |
| 20:30 | 16:50 • | 15:50 • |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 57 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 Rochester around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:40 • |
| 12:00 | 13:42 |
| 17:00 | 19:10 • |
| 22:30 | 00:12 |
Pickup in Rochester
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Rochester
Door to door from any home or office in ME1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Chatham0.9 mi
- Cuxton2.1 mi
- Fort Apache2.7 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- The Gordon HotelME1 1LX
- The Kings Head HotelME1 1LD
- Travelodge RochesterME1 1GR
- The Golden Lion0.2 mi
Gatwick Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down at the departures drop-off 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, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
North and South terminals
Gatwick is split between two terminals about a mile apart, linked by a free shuttle train. Your booking needs the right one.
Compare
Every London airport from Rochester.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 28.2 mi | 46 min | £97 |
| Gatwick (this page) | 46.7 mi | 58 min | £149 |
| Stansted | 54.9 mi | 1 hr 22 min | £165 |
| Heathrow | 70.6 mi | 1 hr 23 min | £184 |
| Luton | 68.0 mi | 1 hr 27 min | £172 |
Nearby
Other towns to Gatwick.
Good to know
Rochester to Gatwick
questions.
How far is Rochester from Gatwick Airport?
About 46.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 58 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 25 min. London City is closer to Rochester (46 min), but Gatwick is 58 min away.
How much is a taxi from Rochester to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £149 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £149 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 Rochester for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Rochester by about 05:17; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:17. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Gatwick?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Rochester?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Chatham and Cuxton stations. The price is the same wherever in Rochester 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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