C Line Cars Pembury Taxis is a family-run taxi company with over 12 years' experience on local roads, covering Tenterden and the surrounding Weald of Kent from our base in Pembury. Several long-established local firms already serve Tenterden for everyday journeys, so where we add the most value is longer-distance work — airport transfers, executive travel and minibus hire — alongside the local trips.
On this page: Local Taxi · Airport Transfers · Executive Travel · Minibus & Group · Hospital Transfers
Book NowTenterden is a market town in the Ashford borough of Kent, often called the "Jewel of the Weald" for its wide, tree-lined High Street of Georgian and medieval buildings. Tenterden Town station exists, but it's the heritage terminus of the Kent & East Sussex Railway, running steam and diesel trains to Bodiam — not a mainline service. The nearest mainline station is Headcorn, about 9 miles north-west, and Tenterden's own local transport guide notes taxis are only "normally" available there, not guaranteed, so pre-booking is the safer option. Ashford International, about 12 miles east, is a 25-minute drive and the starting point for Eurostar and high-speed trains to London. Just south of the town at Small Hythe, Chapel Down — England's largest winery — draws visitors who often arrive at Headcorn and need a taxi onward.
Uber has no confirmed reliable presence in Tenterden — coverage this far into rural Kent tends to be patchy at best, especially outside daytime hours. A pre-booked local taxi is the dependable way to travel here, particularly early or late when Uber coverage is thinnest.
Headcorn, about 9 miles north-west, is the nearest mainline station to Tenterden. The town's own transport guide notes taxis are "normally" available there, but that's not a guarantee — pre-booking is the safer option, especially outside peak hours. We're happy to time a pickup to match your train.
Alongside local trips around the town, one of our regular jobs is the run out to Rye, about 12 miles south-west — a popular day trip that the local Service 312 bus also covers, though only Monday to Saturday and not frequently, so a taxi gives you flexibility the bus timetable doesn't.
Rye is about 12 miles south-west of Tenterden. There's also a local bus, Service 312, that runs Monday to Saturday between the two, but it's infrequent, so for a flexible day trip a taxi is often easier. We don't publish a fixed fare for this route, but we'll agree one with you before you travel.
Get a Fixed Local FareTenterden is around 55 miles from Gatwick Airport, roughly a 1 hour 15 minute drive — our most common airport run from the town. We also cover Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and London City on request. Ashford International, about 12 miles away, is a frequent connection point for anyone flying via a London airport too.
| Destination | Approx. Distance / Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Gatwick Airport | ~55 miles / 1 hr 15 mins | Call for a fixed quote |
| Heathrow Airport | Varies by route | Call for a fixed quote |
| Stansted / Luton / London City | Varies by route | Call for a fixed quote |
We agree a fixed price with you before you travel, so any applicable airport charges are already factored in — no meter, no surprises. Worth knowing: as of September 2026, Gatwick's own forecourt drop-off charge is a minimum of £10 for the first 10 minutes, up from £7 in January 2026 — that's separate from our fare and only applies if you're being met by someone driving in themselves.
Ashford International is about 12 miles from Tenterden, roughly a 25 minute drive. It's a common route for Eurostar and high-speed rail arrivals. We don't publish one fixed figure, since your exact pickup point can vary it slightly, but we'll agree a fixed fare with you before you travel.
For an early flight, a direct taxi is usually the safer option — the first train from Headcorn doesn't leave until 05:43, arriving into London around 06:50, which cuts it fine for anything before mid-morning. Allow around 2 hours for the drive itself, since the M25 near Heathrow can be slow at rush hour, and we'll agree a fixed fare with you in advance so the price doesn't change however long the road takes.
Get a Fixed Airport QuoteFor business travel to and from Tenterden — airport transfers, meetings in London, or client pickups across Kent — we offer executive vehicles as a separate option from our standard saloon cars. It's the same fixed-fare, flight-tracked service, in a higher-spec car.
Yes, we offer executive cars for business travel to and from Tenterden, including airport transfers and meetings in London or across Kent. These are booked as a separate vehicle option from our standard saloon cars, so just mention it's for executive travel when you get a quote.
Enquire About Executive TravelChapel Down Winery and the Kent & East Sussex Railway both draw group visits to Tenterden, and we offer minibus and group transport for wine tour parties, heritage railway groups, weddings and family trips booked in advance alongside our standard saloon fleet.
Yes, we offer minibus and group transport from Tenterden for parties, works events, weddings and larger family trips, including groups visiting Chapel Down Winery or the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Let us know your group size and pick-up and drop-off details when you book so we can confirm the right vehicle.
Ask About Group TransportWe run regular appointment and same-day trips from Tenterden to Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Pembury and to Maidstone Hospital. There's even a local bus that runs from Tenterden through Pembury to Tunbridge Wells station, but it doesn't operate every day, so a direct taxi is the flexible option whenever you need it.
Yes, we provide taxis from Tenterden to Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Pembury and to Maidstone Hospital, covering both pre-booked appointments and same-day trips. There's a local bus that runs from Tenterden through Pembury to Tunbridge Wells, but it doesn't operate every day, so a direct taxi is the flexible option whenever you need it.
Book a Hospital TransferAlongside Tenterden itself, we regularly cover trips to Rye, about 12 miles south-west, Ashford and Ashford International, about 12 miles east, and Headcorn, about 9 miles north-west, for onward mainline connections. If you need a fixed-fare quote for somewhere not listed, call or WhatsApp us and we'll confirm the price.
C Line Cars Pembury Taxis is a licensed taxi and private hire provider covering Tenterden and the surrounding villages, with over 12 years' experience on local roads.
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