Film & TV Production Transport in Kent
The Garden Of England. Location-Ready.
From the White Cliffs of Dover to Canterbury's historic streets, Kent is one of the UK's most-used location-filming counties - and Film Unit Car moves cast, crew and equipment across it, with direct access back to the East London studio belt when a production needs both.
Kent Isn't a Studio County - It's a Location County
Kent doesn't have a major working studio of its own, and we won't pretend otherwise - what the county genuinely offers is location filming: orchards and oast houses, the white cliffs at Dover, historic Canterbury and Rochester, and a coastline that doubles for half of Europe.
A Kent shoot day is usually about the drive between locations rather than between studio gates - a coastal exterior in the morning, a historic-town street scene in the afternoon, each with its own parking and access character.
When a Kent production also needs a studio day, Eastbrook Studios Dagenham and Three Mills Studios are both a straightforward run via the M20/M25 - we cover that leg on the same booking.
Every Kent Production Area We Know
Canterbury
Historic cathedral city streets, popular for period drama, with vehicle-access restrictions we plan around.
Dover & the White Cliffs
Iconic coastal backdrops, plus ferry and Eurotunnel access for continental crew or equipment moves.
Rochester
A well-preserved historic town on the Medway, used for period and literary-adaptation location work.
Maidstone
The county town, central to Kent and well connected via the M20.
Tunbridge Wells
A genteel spa town used for period and upmarket residential location work.
Dartford & Ebbsfleet
Kent's closest point to London, with M25 access and growing studio development interest.
The Kent Coast
Beaches, harbours and seafront towns used for coastal exteriors, each with its own tidal access timing.
The Kent Countryside
Orchards, oast houses and farmland - the classic "Garden of England" backdrop.
Our Services For Kent Film & TV Productions
Every Movement Your Kent Production Needs, We've Got Covered.
Unit Cars
Dedicated unit cars for every stage of your Kent shoot, from prep through to wrap.
Cast & Crew
Executive cars for lead cast and talent, and reliable daily movement for HODs and crew across the capital.
Minibuses & Coaches
8 to 19 seat minibuses and full-size coaches for crew groups and unit base shuttles anywhere in Kent.
Production Vehicles
Picture cars and executive vehicles for studio executives, financiers, press and visiting partners.
Airport Transfers
Meet and greet, flight tracking and 60 minutes wait time at every airport we serve.
Chauffeur & Executive Transport
Discreet, executive-standard chauffeur service for producers and studio executives working in Kent.
UK Studios Transfer
Cast, crew and executive transfers to every UK studio.
Transport Management
Coordinated fleet management across cast, crew, unit base and airports, planned around your Kent call sheet.
The Right Vehicle For Every Role On Your Kent Production
Every vehicle in our fleet is selected specifically for film and television production work in Kent: executive finish, professional presentation and the practical specifications your call sheet actually needs.
Mercedes S-Class or equivalent
Lead cast, senior talent & studio executives
Mercedes V-Class or equivalent
Small groups, production teams & entourage travel
Range Rover or equivalent
Talent, directors & premium location transfers
Minibuses
Crew groups, supporting cast & daily movement
Coaches
Large crew transfers, location days & unit moves
Luton Van
Crew transport with equipment storage
Every Airport We Serve From Kent
Gatwick is the closest major airport for most Kent locations, with the rest of the London airports reachable via the M20/M25. Distances below are the standard published figures from central London; ask us for a Kent-specific pickup time against your own postcode.
Heathrow Airport
17 miles west of central London
Gatwick Airport
30 miles south of central London
Stansted Airport
35 miles northeast of central London
Luton Airport
30 miles north of central London
London City Airport
6 miles east of central London
Battersea Heliport
3 miles southwest of central London
Farnborough Airport
35 miles southwest of central London
How We Move Productions Through Kent
A Kent call sheet is usually built around location-to-location drives rather than a studio gate - a coastal exterior at Dover, a historic street scene in Canterbury, an orchard shoot inland - and each has a genuinely different access problem.
Our drivers are briefed on the specific route for the day: which Canterbury streets restrict larger vehicles, how tidal timing affects Dover seafront access, and the fastest M20/M25 route back toward London when a production also needs a studio leg.
Our fleet is ULEZ compliant throughout, so a Kent job that runs into Greater London for a studio day or a second unit day never needs a separate booking.
From Kent, Every Studio Transfer
Kent has no major working studio of its own at present - the closest are Eastbrook Studios Dagenham and Three Mills Studios, both a straightforward run via the M20/M25, with real drive times from central London mapped against your call sheet.
East London
Eastbrook Studios Dagenham
12 miles / 35-45 minutes from central London
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Three Mills Studios
6 miles / 25-30 minutes from Soho
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Greater London
Twickenham Studios
11 miles / 30-40 minutes from central London
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Garden Studios
8 miles / 25-30 minutes from central London
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West London
Ealing Studios
8 miles / 25-35 minutes from central London
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Surrey
Shepperton Studios
20 miles / 45-55 minutes from central London
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West London Film Studios
14 miles / 35-40 minutes from central London
View TransfersWhy Productions Choose Film Unit Car In Kent
Genuine Location-County Experience
Comfortable with coastal, historic-town and countryside shoots, not just studio runs.
Canterbury, Dover & Rochester Knowledge
Dedicated access planning for each town's specific restrictions.
Studio Legs Covered Too
Direct runs back to the East London studio belt when a Kent production needs both.
ULEZ-Ready Fleet
Compliant throughout, so a Kent job that runs into Greater London never needs a second quote.
Tidal & Seasonal Access Planning
We check tide times and seasonal access before a coastal shoot day, not on it.
One Supplier, One Invoice
Cast, crew, unit base and airport moves across the whole county under a single point of contact.
Other Ways We Support Kent Productions
Tell Us Your Kent Call Sheet. We'll Send You a Firm Quote.
Send your dates, Kent locations and vehicle requirements and we'll confirm a fleet and a firm quote against your schedule.
