London Stansted runs on early starts. Plenty of its flights leave before the first Stansted Express reaches the airport, and plenty land after the last one has gone. A pre-booked Stansted airport taxi takes the timetable out of the equation: your car arrives at the time you choose, the price is fixed when you book, and your driver tracks your flight on the way home.
We run Stansted transfers from central London, East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Essex and anywhere else you need, including airport-to-airport runs to Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton.
Stansted taxi prices
Here’s what a one-way taxi to Stansted Airport typically costs with us. Every fare is per vehicle and fixed at booking; your exact address may nudge it up or down, so grab an instant quote above.
| From | Distance | Saloon | MPV 6 seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | 37 mi | £87 | £125 | £125 |
| West End | 40 mi | £91 | £131 | £131 |
| Canary Wharf | 36 mi | £85 | £123 | £123 |
| Enfield | 26 mi | £67 | £98 | £98 |
| Cambridge | 30 mi | £75 | £109 | £109 |
| Chelmsford | 22 mi | £59 | £87 | £87 |
| Harlow | 12 mi | £39 | £59 | £59 |
| Braintree | 15 mi | £45 | £67 | £67 |
| Route | Distance | Journey time | Saloon from | MPV from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London to Stansted Airport | 37 mi | 1h 20m | £75 | £99 | Book → |
| Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport | 70 mi | 1h 30m | £115 | £150 | Book → |
| Gatwick Airport to Stansted Airport | 76 mi | 1h 30m | £130 | £184 | Book → |
| Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port | 50 mi | 1h | £93 | £133 | Book → |
Stansted pickups include a small short-stay parking charge for meet and greet, shown in your quote before you pay.
How much is a taxi to Stansted Airport?
A saloon from central London to Stansted usually costs £85–£95, and a 6-seater MPV around £125–£135. From Cambridge it’s roughly £75 for a saloon; from towns close to the airport such as Bishop’s Stortford or Harlow, fares start from about £35–£40. The Stansted taxi fare you see in your quote is final – there’s no meter, so a jam on the M11 doesn’t cost you anything.
For the cheapest taxi to Stansted Airport, book early, choose the smallest vehicle that suits your luggage and add the return journey at the same time for a 5% discount. For groups of three or more, one fixed fare often beats the combined price of train tickets from Liverpool Street.
Early flights and late arrivals
Stansted is the UK’s biggest base for low-cost airlines, and their first wave of departures often leaves between 6am and 7am. That means being at the terminal around 4am – long before public transport is running properly. We’re open 24 hours, so a 2:30am pickup is completely normal for us. On the way back, we track your flight and wait however late it lands.
Low-cost carriers close bag drop and boarding gates strictly on time. We always recommend arriving at least two hours before a European flight, and we’ll suggest a pickup time that allows for the M11 and the security queues.
Meeting your driver at Stansted
Stansted has a single terminal building, which makes pickups simple. With meet and greet – included on every Stansted pickup – your driver waits in the international arrivals hall with a name board. We text you their name and number before you land. Your driver helps with your bags and walks you to the car in the short-stay car park just outside.
You get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing. If you’re held up at passport control or waiting for a bag, just message your driver.
How long does a taxi to Stansted take?
| From | Main route | Typical journey time |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | A12 / M11 | 1h – 1h 20m |
| West End | A10 / M11 | 1h 10m – 1h 30m |
| Canary Wharf | A12 / M11 | 55m – 1h 15m |
| Cambridge | M11 | 35 – 45m |
| Chelmsford | A130 / A120 | 30 – 40m |
| Heathrow Airport | M25 / M11 | 1h 15m – 1h 40m |
Taxi to Stansted vs the Stansted Express
| Pre-booked taxi | Stansted Express | Coach | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door to door | Yes | Liverpool St / Tottenham Hale | Fixed stops |
| Price | Fixed per vehicle | Per person | Per person |
| Before 5am | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Luggage | Loaded for you | You carry it | Hold |
If you’re a solo traveller living near Liverpool Street with hand luggage only, the train makes sense. For almost everyone else – families, groups, early flights, anyone starting outside central London – a pre-booked car is simpler, and often cheaper per head.
Vehicles for Stansted transfers
Saloon
Up to four passengers and two large cases. The most popular choice for couples and short breaks with hand luggage.
Estate
Four passengers, four cases. A good match for a family holiday or anyone with a pushchair.
MPV 6 and 8 seaters
Stansted is a favourite for group trips – stag and hen weekends, sports teams, friends heading to a European city break. Our 8-seaters keep everyone together with room for their bags.
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar for business travellers who want a quieter, more comfortable ride. See the full fleet.
What’s included
- A fixed price per vehicle
- Flight tracking on Stansted pickups
- 60 minutes of free waiting from landing
- Meet and greet in arrivals
- Help with luggage
- Child seats on request
- Pay online or pay the driver
Popular Stansted routes
- Gatwick to Stansted taxi – for connecting flights across London
- Cambridge to Stansted – around 35 minutes down the M11
- Heathrow to Stansted – airport to airport around the M25
- Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester and Norwich to Stansted
- Stansted to Harwich International Port – for ferries and cruises
Stansted drop-off and pickup points
For departures, your driver uses the terminal drop-off zone right outside the main entrance, so you walk straight in to check-in and security. The cost of the drop-off charge is already in your fare. For arrivals, your driver parks in the short-stay car park, a few minutes’ walk from the arrivals hall, and meets you inside with your name board.
Travelling from East Anglia, Hertfordshire and Essex
Stansted is the natural airport for a huge area, and a lot of our bookings come from well beyond London. Cambridge is around 35 minutes away down the M11; Chelmsford and Braintree are half an hour along the A120 and A130; Colchester is under an hour. From Norwich, Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, a door-to-door taxi saves a long train journey with a change in Cambridge or London. Enter your address in the quote form for a fixed price from wherever you are.
Group trips from Stansted
Stansted’s low fares make it the airport of choice for group getaways – city breaks, stag and hen weekends, ski trips and sports tours. Splitting across several cars or trains is expensive and stressful. One of our 8-seat MPVs keeps everyone together with room for their luggage, and the fixed fare split eight ways usually works out cheaper than individual train tickets. For bigger groups, book two vehicles and we’ll time them to arrive together.
What to expect when you land
Stansted arrivals can be busy, especially when several flights land at once late in the evening. Passport control for non-UK passports can take a while, and baggage reclaim at peak times isn’t always quick. That’s why your 60 free minutes start from landing, not from the time you booked. If you’re going to be longer, a quick message to your driver is all it takes – they’ll be waiting.
How to book
Enter your pickup, destination, date and time in the quote form, choose your vehicle and add your flight number. You’ll get a confirmation email straight away and your driver’s details before pickup. Prefer the phone? Call , 24/7.
Stansted airport taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi to Stansted Airport from London?
Around £85–£95 for a saloon from central London, and about £125–£135 for an MPV. Your price is fixed per vehicle when you book.
Can you take me to Stansted for a 6am flight?
Yes. We run 24/7 and very early Stansted pickups are routine. We’ll suggest a pickup time when you book.
Is a taxi cheaper than the Stansted Express?
For one person going from Liverpool Street, usually not. For two or more people, or anyone starting away from the line, a fixed-price taxi is often similar or cheaper – and it’s door to door.
Where do I meet my driver at Stansted?
In the international arrivals hall, holding a name board. We’ll text you their details before you land.
What if my flight lands late?
We track your flight and your driver adjusts at no extra cost. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Do you do Stansted to Heathrow or Gatwick?
Yes – airport-to-airport transfers are some of our most popular journeys.
Are there extra charges at night?
No surprises – any time-of-day charge is already included in your quote, and the price you book is final.