Transfer Folkestone-lgw Gatwick

Gatwick Airport to FolkestoneTaxi Service is provided by Onward Travel Solutions Ltd. We offer a transfer service from Folkestone to any U.K Airport, whether you need a car, people carrier, executive car, executive people carrier or minibus Onward Travel Solutions Ltd are here to help. If you are traveling to or from Gatwick Airport please select the type of journey required from the drop down and you will be able to extract an instant quote. If you are traveling to a different airport please click Reset and select the correct airport from the drop down. All our bookings are pre booked and pre paid for so you can rest assured we will be there to meet you or take you to your destination.

Overview of Folkestone

The town of Dorking is located East of Gatwick airport a distance of 74 miles that would take around 1hour 17 minutes by taxi via the M25, M26 and M20. Folkestone was originally sied in a valley in the sea cliffs and it developed through fishing and its closeness to the Continent as a landing place and trading port. The coming of the railways, the building of a ferry port, and its growing importance as a seaside resort have all contributed to the towns growth.

A Norman knight held a Barony of Folkestone, by which time the settlement had become a fishing village. That led to its entry as a part of the Cinque Ports in the thirteenth century and with that the privilege of being a wealthy trading port. At the start of the Tudor period it had become a town in its own right. Wars with France meant that defences had to be built here and soon plans for a Folkestone Harbour began. Folkestone, like most settlements on the south coast, became involved in smuggling during the eighteenth century[citation needed]. At the beginning of the 1800s a harbour was developed, but it was the coming of the railways in 1843 that would have the bigger impact. With it came the tourist trade, and the two industries contributed to the towns prosperity.

The major landmark in Folkestone, apart from the Harbour, is the Leas, the cliffs above the beach. A Martello Tower (No 3) stands on the cliff above Copt Point. Built in 1806 as a defence against Napoleon, it has also been a Coast Guard lookout, a family home, a golf clubhouse and a World War II Naval mine control post. It now houses a visitor centre. The Folkestone White Horse is carved on Cheriton Hill above the Channel Tunnel terminal. The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty includes part of the town area. The nearby Brockhill Country Park, to the west, with footpaths around a lake and in a valley, links with the Royal Military Canal at Hythe. Folkestone is near to two important Battle of Britain landmarks the Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne and the Kent Battle of Britain Museum the oldest Battle of Britain Museum in the UK.

Extensive Fleet

We provide access to a large fleet of vehicle sizes and types. Regardless of your party size, luggage or special requirements, we can usually provide the perfect vehicle.

If you have any queries about vehicle suitability, please check our vehicle calculator.

Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.

Executive Car: E Class Mercedes or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. E-Class Mercedes or similar.

Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.

People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.

Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.

8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.

Folkestone Hotel Addresses:

The Windsor Hotel

5-6 Langhorne Gdns, Folkestone, CT20 2EA

Tel: 01303 251 348

The Royal Norfolk Hote

7 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BD

Tel: 01303 248 262

Wards Hotel

39 Earls Av, Folkestone, CT20 2HB

Tel: 01303 245 166

The Grand

The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL

Tel: 01303 222 222

Sandgate Hotel

The Esplanade, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DY

Tel: 01303 220444

The Burlington Hotel

Earls Av, Folkestone, CT20 2HR

Tel: 01303 255301

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