Capel Taxis – 24/7 Local, Station & Airport Taxi Service
TW Kings Cars provides 24/7 taxis in Capel for local journeys, station pickups, hospital trips and airport transfers. Book online, call 01892 800234 or message us on WhatsApp at any hour, and pay by card or cash. Airport fares from Capel are fixed before you travel – £74 to Gatwick and £102 to Heathrow – and we track your flight so your driver is ready if you land early or late.
Capel is a village east of Tonbridge whose parish takes in Five Oak Green and Queen Street – hop gardens, orchards and farmland all around. Whether it is the run to Paddock Wood station, an appointment, a school run or a 5am airport start, one call or one booking sorts it.
We also run executive cars and minibuses from 6 to 16 seats, so the same company can look after a solo commuter, a family with luggage or a whole group travelling together.
Local Taxi Service in Capel
Our Capel taxis cover everyday journeys around the village and its parish: journeys around Capel and Five Oak Green, the village shops and pubs, appointments, days out, nights out and school or work runs, appointments, days out, nights out and school or work runs. Pre-book for a set time, or call when you are ready and we will send the nearest available car.
Capel parish is spread out – the village itself, Five Oak Green to the south and Queen Street towards Paddock Wood. Our drivers know these lanes, including the quickest way out to the A228 for Paddock Wood and Tonbridge.
You can pay by card or cash. Need a child seat or a wheelchair-accessible vehicle? Please ask before you book so we can confirm it for your journey.
Capel Station Taxis – Paddock Wood Station
Capel has no station of its own. The nearest is Paddock Wood, about 2 miles east, on the South Eastern Main Line with fast trains to London and Ashford. That station run is one of the journeys we drive most from Capel.
Taxis are not guaranteed to be waiting at Paddock Wood, particularly in the evening, so pre-book with TW Kings Cars and your driver will be there when you step off. For the morning commute, book the same time each day and we will confirm it.
Taxis from Capel to Five Oak Green, Queen Street, Paddock Wood and Tudeley
Need a taxi from Capel to Five Oak Green, Queen Street, Paddock Wood or Tudeley? We take you door to door. The same goes for visits to All Saints' Tudeley and its Chagall windows, in the parish next door. Fares depend on your pickup and destination, so use the booking form or call us for a quote before you travel.
Hospital and Appointment Taxis from Capel
Heading to Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, Maidstone Hospital or the Hospice in the Weald at Five Oak Green? Book a taxi from Capel with your appointment time and we will work out when to collect you.
Capel Airport Taxis
TW Kings Cars runs airport transfers from Capel to Gatwick, Heathrow, London City, Stansted and Luton, 24 hours a day. Capel is about 37 miles from Gatwick (around 45 minutes by road) and about 56 miles from Heathrow. Book the night before an early flight and your driver arrives at the time we agree.
We track your flight for arrivals, so if you land early or late your driver adjusts, with no additional charge for flight delays. Give us your flight number, terminal and the number of passengers and bags when you book, and we will confirm the vehicle. Travelling as a group? See the minibus options below, or our dedicated Paddock Wood airport taxis page.
Capel Airport Taxi Prices
Airport fares from Capel, updated November 2026.
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Capel | London Gatwick Airport | £74 |
| Capel | London Heathrow Airport | £102 |
| Capel | London City Airport | £98 |
| Capel | Stansted Airport | £119 |
| Capel | Luton Airport | £148 |
See our full airport rates. Flight delayed? Read our flight delay and pre-booking guide.
Minibus Hire in Capel
Need to move a group together? We offer minibuses in 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 16-seater sizes, so you only pay for the space you need. They suit family days out, wedding parties, staff outings, airport group transfers and events.
Executive Taxis in Capel
For business travel or a journey where you want a little extra comfort, book one of our executive cars. It is a quiet, smooth ride for client meetings, formal events and long journeys. Read more on our executive taxi page.
How to Book a Capel Taxi
- Call 01892 800234 or WhatsApp 07741 041293, or use our online booking form.
- Tell us your pickup address, destination, date, time and number of passengers. For airport trips, add your flight number.
- We confirm the vehicle and the fare before you travel.
- Your driver arrives at the agreed time. Pay by card or cash.
Capel Taxi FAQs
Can I find taxis in Capel, Kent?
Yes, TW Kings Cars provides taxis in Capel and the surrounding villages, 24 hours a day. You can book a local journey, a Paddock Wood station pickup, a hospital trip or an airport transfer. Call 01892 800234, message us on WhatsApp or use the online booking form.
How do I get a taxi from Paddock Wood station to Capel?
Pre-book with TW Kings Cars and a driver will meet your train at Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles from Capel. Taxis are not guaranteed to be waiting there, so booking ahead is the reliable option, especially for late trains.
How much is a taxi from Capel to Gatwick Airport?
A TW Kings Cars taxi from Capel to Gatwick Airport costs £74 in a saloon car. The journey is about 37 miles and takes around 45 minutes. Pre-book, give us your flight details, and we will track your flight for the return so your driver is ready if you land early or late. You can pay by card or cash.
How much is a taxi from Capel to Heathrow Airport?
A taxi from Capel to Heathrow Airport with TW Kings Cars costs £102. London City is £98, Stansted is £119 and Luton is £148. Tell us your terminal, flight number and how many passengers and bags you have when you book, so we can confirm the right vehicle.
How far is Gatwick Airport from Capel?
Gatwick is about 37 miles from Capel by road, around 45 minutes in normal traffic. Heathrow is about 56 miles, around 1 hour 10 minutes. Your driver will agree a pickup time that gets you to the terminal in good time for your flight.
Do you run taxis to the Hospice in the Weald at Five Oak Green?
Yes — the Hospice in the Weald stands at Five Oak Green in Capel parish, and we run visiting and appointment journeys there regularly, at any hour.
Do you do school runs in Capel?
Yes, we run school journeys in Capel and to schools in Capel, Five Oak Green and Tonbridge. Regular runs are best booked as a standing booking so the same pickup time is confirmed every day.
Do you track my flight for airport pickups?
Yes, TW Kings Cars tracks your flight for airport pickups, so your driver adjusts if you land early or late, and there is no additional charge for flight delays. Give us your flight number when you book a taxi back to Capel.
Can I pay by card in a Capel taxi?
Yes, you can pay by card or cash in a TW Kings Cars taxi in Capel. Mention which you prefer when you book, or tell your driver at pickup. This applies to local trips, station transfers, hospital journeys and airport runs.
What size minibus can I hire in Capel?
TW Kings Cars offers minibus hire from Capel in 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 16-seater sizes. Choose the size that fits your group and luggage, from a family day out to a wedding party or an airport group transfer. Tell us your numbers and date when you book and we will confirm the right vehicle.
Are Capel taxis available 24 hours a day?
Yes, TW Kings Cars runs Capel taxis 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including early-morning airport runs and late trains. For early flights and busy times, book ahead so your car is confirmed before you travel.
How much is a taxi in Capel for local journeys?
The fare for a local taxi in Capel depends on your pickup point, destination and time of travel. TW Kings Cars confirms the price before you set off, so you know what you will pay. For a quote, use the booking form or call 01892 800234. Airport fares from Capel are listed on this page.