Minibus & Group Transfers
Paddock Wood Minibus Airport Transfers
Group and family airport transfers from Paddock Wood in one vehicle rather than two cars, or a train carriage full of luggage. Six to eight passengers, room for a case each, all five London airports, one fixed quote for the whole group.
Book a Minibus — 01892 308080Who Books Our Minibus
Families
Two adults, two or three children, and the luggage that comes with a family holiday. A saloon runs out of boot space long before it runs out of seats.
Groups of friends
Six to eight people on the same flight. One vehicle, one fixed quote, everyone arriving together instead of splitting across two cars or two train carriages.
Heavy luggage trips
Four people with four large cases, golf clubs, ski bags or sports kit. Sometimes the minibus is about the boot rather than the seats.
How many passengers and bags fit in the minibus?
Paddock Wood Airport Taxis runs minibuses for six to eight passengers with one case each plus hand luggage. Beyond that the vehicle fills, so tell us the exact passenger and bag count when you book. If the numbers are borderline we will say so rather than turning up short of space.
Group Transfers from Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood has its own railway station, and that changes the arithmetic for a solo traveller. For a group of six or eight, it usually does not.
The train is priced per person and gets harder to manage as the group grows — six or eight tickets, a platform change with luggage, and everyone trying to stay together through London. A minibus removes all of that: one vehicle from your door to the terminal, one fixed quote, no one left behind on the platform.
Most group bookings come from the High Street, Church Road, Eldon Way and the wider TN12 area, including Matfield, Brenchley and Horsmonden. Groups assembling before an early flight often gather at one address — if the pickup points are close together we can usually work them into one route, but tell us at booking, since extra stops change how early the vehicle needs to start.
Is a minibus cheaper than booking two taxis?
For most groups, yes. Two saloons to Gatwick means paying the £75 fare twice, while one minibus from Paddock Wood Airport Taxis is a single quote for the whole group. It also keeps everyone together, so half the party is not stuck in traffic while the other half waits at the terminal.
Minibus Pricing by Airport
| Airport | Saloon (up to 4) | Minibus (6–8) |
|---|---|---|
| Gatwick (LGW) | £75 | Quoted at booking |
| Heathrow (LHR) | £108 | Quoted at booking |
| London City (LCY) | £110 | Quoted at booking |
| Stansted (STN) | £115 | Quoted at booking |
| Luton (LTN) | £150 | Quoted at booking |
Airport drop-off charges, from £7, are set and collected by each airport at the barrier and are separate from any fare quoted here.
Minibus Transfer Questions
Can I hire an 8-seater taxi to Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Paddock Wood Airport Taxis runs 8-seater minibuses to Gatwick and to all four other London airports. The fare is quoted individually rather than fixed, because passenger numbers and luggage volume change the vehicle needed. Call 01892 308080 or WhatsApp 07741 041293 with your numbers.
How many people can travel in your minibus?
Six to eight passengers, with one case each plus hand luggage. If your group is larger than eight, or you are eight people with more than a case each, tell us at booking — that may need a second vehicle.
Do you quote one price for the whole group?
Yes. A minibus booking is a single fixed quote for the vehicle, not a per-person fare, and it is confirmed before you travel. It does not change afterwards for traffic, the time of day or a delayed landing.
Is a minibus cheaper than train tickets for a group?
Often, yes. The train from Paddock Wood is priced per person, so six or eight tickets add up quickly. A minibus is one fixed quote for the whole group, and it removes the platform-to-platform luggage carry entirely.
Can you collect a group from more than one address?
Usually yes, if the addresses are close together within Paddock Wood or the immediate TN12 area. Tell us every pickup point when you book so the route and timings are built around them.
Do you track flights for minibus bookings too?
Yes, exactly as with car transfers. Give us the flight number and we monitor it, then move the pickup so the driver arrives when you actually land. The quoted fare does not change because of a delay.
How much luggage can eight people bring?
Plan on one suitcase each plus hand luggage. Eight passengers with two large cases each will not fit, however the seats work out. Bulky items such as golf clubs or a pushchair also take the space of a case.
Do you charge extra for early morning group transfers?
No. The quoted fare is the same whatever the hour — no night rate, no out-of-hours premium, no weekend surcharge.
How far in advance should a group book?
Earlier than a single car. There are fewer minibuses than saloons, so group vehicles are the first thing to become unavailable at peak times and for pre-dawn departures.
Can the minibus collect us from the airport on the way back?
Yes, and it is worth booking both legs together. Your driver meets the group inside the terminal rather than in a car park, which is considerably easier with eight people and eight cases than finding each other outside.
Capacity and reference fares on this page were last reviewed in September 2026.
Airport Routes We Cover
Book Your Group Transfer
Six to eight passengers, all five London airports, one fixed quote for the whole group. Tell us the numbers and the flight and we will confirm the price.