Folkestone is a revitalised Kent coastal town — its harbour arm, Creative Quarter and beaches drawing visitors, while the nearby Channel Tunnel terminal makes it a gateway to France. Whether you need a local ride, a Tunnel connection, or a fixed-price airport transfer, this guide covers Folkestone taxi options and exact fares across East Kent.
Folkestone's revival has made it a popular destination, while its position near the Channel Tunnel and on the East Kent coast means plenty of travel to and through the town. Local rail can be slow, and the Tunnel terminal, coast and airports are all easier door-to-door. A fixed-price taxi handles it all — a Tunnel connection, a coastal trip, or an airport run — with the fare agreed before you travel.
The Eurotunnel terminal is close by for drivers and foot passengers heading to France.
The Harbour Arm, Creative Quarter, the Leas and beaches, plus Dover and Hythe along the coast.
Gatwick and the London airports, fixed-price with the fare locked before travel.
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | 8-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | £46 | £58 | £58 | £69 |
| Canterbury | £58 | £69 | £71 | £78 |
| Ashford | £58 | £69 | £71 | £78 |
| Central London | £173 | £185 | £190 | £208 |
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | 8-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | £83 | £104 | £104 | £125 |
| Canterbury | £104 | £124 | £128 | £140 |
| Ashford | £104 | £124 | £128 | £140 |
| Central London | £311 | £333 | £343 | £375 |
Fares include applicable county/zone charges. Longer runs use our discounted long-distance rate. Saloon seats 4, MPV 6, 8-seaters for groups.
Folkestone has undergone one of the most striking transformations of any English seaside town in recent years, reinventing itself from a faded former ferry port into a vibrant hub of arts, creativity and coastal leisure. The regenerated Harbour Arm, once a working railway pier, now buzzes with bars, restaurants and events stretching out to sea, while the Creative Quarter's cobbled streets host artists' studios, independent shops and galleries, and the town's beaches and the clifftop Leas promenade draw visitors along the coast. This renaissance has brought new energy and new visitors to Folkestone, adding to the steady flow of travellers drawn by its position near the Channel Tunnel, which offers a fast gateway to France for drivers and foot passengers alike. Reliable transport underpins all of this activity, linking the harbour, the Creative Quarter and the beaches, connecting the town to Dover, Hythe and Canterbury along the coast, providing quick access to the Eurotunnel terminal for cross-Channel journeys, and handling the longer fixed-price runs to Gatwick and the London airports. For residents and the growing number of visitors alike, a dependable door-to-door taxi with the fare agreed upfront makes navigating this reborn coastal town and its surroundings effortless.
A: Yes — the Eurotunnel terminal is close by, a fixed-price hop with luggage.
A: Around 8 miles along the coast — a quick fixed-price run.
A: Gatwick and the London airports; all fixed-price long-distance runs.
A: Yes, 24/7 at fixed prices — a dawn pickup costs the same as any time.
Folkestone's revived coast and Channel Tunnel gateway are well served by a fixed-price taxi — Tunnel connections, coastal and local trips, and airport runs, all door-to-door with the fare agreed upfront.
Coast, Channel Tunnel and airports — fixed-price, door-to-door.
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