How many terminals does Stansted have?
One main terminal. Some gates are in satellite buildings, but every flight uses the same check-in and the same Arrivals hall, so there is no terminal to choose. Bassingbourn Road, Stansted CM24 1QW.
Stansted Airport (STN) · One main terminal, 24 hours
Stansted Airport taxi, priced before you travel, met when you land.
Book a Stansted Airport taxi (STN) and the fare is settled at the time of booking. Your driver follows your flight, stands inside Arrivals with your name on a board and takes you door to door, at any hour. Central London, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Heathrow, Gatwick or any other town in England: one fare, agreed before you fly.
- 60 free minutes of waiting, counted from touchdown
- A name board at Arrivals
- Child seats supplied free on request
- No cancellation fee until 24 hours before pickup
Meets every flight, 24 hours- Meeting point
- Arrivals, name board
- Fare
- Fixed before you fly
- Waiting
- 60 min from landing
- Cars
- Saloon to 50 seats
In short
Stansted Airport taxi in five points
The essentials before you book, in five points.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Quick answers
Nine quick answers about taxis at Stansted
The nine things people ask us most before a Stansted trip. Each answer is short; the sections after it go deeper.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to central London?
Our guide price starts from £116 for a saloon to central London (EC and WC), fixed per vehicle when you book. Allow 60–90 minutes by road. The train is cheaper for one or two people with light bags. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
Is Stansted Airport in London?
No: it is in Essex, about 38 miles north-east of central London. That is why the fare to the centre is a long-distance fare, higher than from a London airport.
Where will my driver be standing?
Standing in the Arrivals hall behind a board with your name on it. After that it is a short walk to the car; the confirmation email gives the spot and the driver’s mobile number.
How long is the Stansted Express journey?
About 47 minutes to London Liverpool Street, with a train roughly every 15 minutes; Tottenham Hale and Stratford are on the way for many services. Greater Anglia publishes the current times and fares.
What is the Stansted drop-off charge?
£10 for up to 15 minutes and £28 for up to 30 minutes, 30 minutes maximum, as reported for 2026. Staying longer brings a £100 charge notice (£60 if paid within 14 days). The Mid Stay car park has a free set-down option with a shuttle bus.
Can I simply use the taxi rank?
Yes. Licensed cabs queue at a rank outside the main terminal and charge by the meter. We are a separate, pre-booking service: our driver is already inside Arrivals when you walk out.
Is a pre-booked transfer better than a black cab?
The difference is certainty. A black cab runs on the meter, so the traffic sets the fare. A transfer has its fare shown before you pay, for the whole vehicle, and the driver is already waiting.
What if my plane lands late, or somewhere else?
A late landing needs nothing from you: we watch your flight number and shift the pickup to the real landing time. If the plane is sent to another airport, get in touch with us as soon as you hear.
Our vehicles
Which vehicle for your Stansted transfer?
Nine vehicles, from a saloon for two to a 50-seater coach. Fares are per vehicle, so how many bags you carry matters as much as how many people travel.
Example: Volkswagen Passat or similarSaloon taxi
4 passengers, 2 large bags
Solo travellers and couples with ordinary luggage.
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Example: Mercedes E-Class or similarExecutive car
3 passengers, 2 large bags
A smoother, more upmarket ride for a business trip or a hotel arrival.
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Example: An estate taxiEstate taxi
4 passengers, 3 large bags
Four people when the boot needs more room, golf bags included.
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Example: 6-seater MPV people carrierPeople carrier
Seats 5 to 6, room for 4 to 5 large bags
Five or six passengers, with space for a pushchair.
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Example: A 7 seater taxi7 seater taxi
7 passengers, 7 cabin bags
Seven people with nothing bigger than cabin bags.
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Example: An 8 seater taxi8 seater taxi
Seats 8, room for 6 to 8 large bags
Eight people, or a group carrying golf bags.
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Example: A 16 seater minibus16 seater minibus
Seats 16, room for about 14 large bags
Wedding parties, sports teams and tour groups.
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Example: A 30-seater coach30-seater coach
30 seats
Conference delegates and company groups.
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Example: A 50-seater coach50-seater coach
50 seats
Big events and incentive trips arranged well ahead.
View vehicle →| Extra | What to know |
|---|---|
| Child seats | Infant, child and booster seats are supplied free when you ask. UK rules require a child seat until a child is 12 or 135 cm tall, with narrow exemptions for taxis and private hire vehicles, so please put the children’s ages in your booking. |
| Golf clubs, skis, bicycles | Accepted with notice. State the item and its length when you book, so a vehicle with enough load space is assigned. |
| Wheelchair-accessible vehicles | Request it at booking and we will check that a suitable vehicle is available for your route and date. |
Every vehicle is shown on our fleet page. The models shown are typical for each class, and your quote confirms what is on offer. Give us the size of your party and your bag count so the right vehicle is sent.
Reviews
What passengers say about our airport transfers
Ratings and reviews as shown by our review widget on 29 September 2026. The reviews come from passengers at airports across our network, and this is a selection of those written about airport transfers. Each review remains on the platform where it was posted.
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- Paul Phillips22 Sep 2026Google
Excellent service...arrived at terminal and driver was waiting...helped with luggage to the car...smooth drive...perfect overall
Very reliable and easy to get a hold of. I was very confused leaving the airport - user error haha - and they were super helpful. My flight was also delayed and the guy who picked me up was on top of it.
Super affordable and professional service! The pricing was very clear from the start, with no hidden charges, which I really appreciated. Everything went smoothly, and the professionalism of the global airport taxi service stood out. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hassle-free and budget-friendly option.
- Christina Bundrick20 Sep 2026Google
Amazing taxi service to the airport! Our driver was friendly, on time, and made the whole trip so easy. The car was clean and comfortable, and we got to the airport right on time. Would definitely use this service again!
- AnonymouslyProvenExpertProvenExpert
Excellent service , driver waited for us as flight was delayed, clean car and smooth ride
I would totally recommend Global Airport Taxi to anyone needing a taxi service for their airport commute. I decided on way to the airport that I was flying out of that I will need a cab service at LHR. They were quick to respond to and accommodated some of my last minute schedule change requests after I had landed at LHR. Totally reliable and willing to be flexible. Outstanding customer support provided by Jennifer and Root. Keep it up guys !!
- Sarah Finch22 Sep 2026Google
This was a brilliant service our driver was excellent he was friendly and helpful. Used again for the return journey and driver was professional and ensured we made it to the airport on time with heavy traffic
The service was extremely reliable. My cab arrived exactly on time for my early morning flight, which was a huge relief. Everything went smoothly, and I felt confident choosing this service. Highly recommend global airport taxi for stress-free airport transfers!
Amazing customer service, on time driver helped with cases. A pleasant experience Thank you
- BarhamK11 Apr 2026Yell
Very clean car and on time very polite driver will use them again
The ratings cover every airport we serve, not only the UK. The widget is provided by Trustindex, and each review is shown as its author wrote it.
Stansted at a glance
Stansted Airport at a glance
- 30 million+passengers in 2025
- 1main terminal and a single arrivals hall
- about 47 minon the Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street
- Official name
- London Stansted Airport, usually called Stansted Airport
- Airport code
- STN / EGSS
- Address
- Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex CM24 1QW
- Location
- About 38 miles north-east of central London, on the M11 at junction 8
- Terminals
- One main terminal, with satellite buildings for some gates
- Traffic in 2025
- More than 30 million passengers
- Operator
- Stansted Airport Limited, part of Manchester Airports Group
- Rail
- Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street (Greater Anglia); the station is beside the terminal
- Taxis
- Licensed taxi rank outside the main terminal; pre-booked cars meet you in Arrivals
- Drop-off charge
- £10 up to 15 minutes, £28 up to 30 minutes (reported)
- Our guide price to central London
- From £116 per saloon
Treat distances and times as typical; traffic changes them.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and dropping off at Stansted: where to stand, where the car stops
One terminal makes Stansted easy to find your way around, but the pickup spot still depends on the day. This section shows how arrivals, departures and the airport’s charges fit together.
| At the airport | What to know |
|---|---|
| Terminals | A single main terminal, so you never have to choose between terminals for arrivals or departures. |
| Our driver (arrivals) | In the Arrivals hall with a name board, already aware of your landing time. |
| Where the car waits | Your driver walks you to the car. The exact location is in your confirmation, because airport works can move it. |
| Where we drop you (departures) | At the terminal drop-off area, following the airport’s rules. The driver helps with the bags first. |
| The drop-off charge | £10 for up to 15 minutes, £28 up to 30 minutes, 30 minutes maximum (reported for 2026: check the airport’s site). |
| The free option | Mid Stay car park: a free set-down period (reported as one hour), then a free shuttle bus to the terminal, about every 10 minutes and about 7 minutes’ ride. |
| Assistance | If you need help in the terminal, book Assisted Travel with your airline or the airport and tell us, so the meeting point is agreed in advance. |
| Taxi rank | Outside the main terminal, licensed taxis on the meter. |
| Rail | The Stansted Express station is a short walk from Arrivals (reported as about 2 minutes). |
Arrivals: the name board
Expect to see your surname on a board as you come through into the Arrivals hall. The driver has followed your flight, and the confirmation email carries a mobile number, so a text from the baggage hall is enough if you are held up.
The walk to the car
The driver carries the bags to the car and you do not have to find a stand yourself. Where the car waits depends on the airport’s layout on the day, so treat your confirmation as the final word on the spot.
Departures: the drop-off
We stop at the terminal drop-off area, help with the bags and you walk in. The charge is reported at £10 for up to 15 minutes and £28 up to 30 minutes, so keep the goodbyes short.
The free alternative
The Mid Stay car park has been reported to offer a free set-down period, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal. Add 15–25 minutes to the journey. It suits a friend who drops you, not a car with a fixed time to keep. Terms change: check the airport’s page.
Assisted Travel
Help in the terminal for passengers with reduced mobility is booked through the airline or the airport. Tell us at booking, and we agree the meeting point so nobody has a long walk.
Why the pick-up is a short walk
Airports control where private cars may stop, and Stansted charges for time spent at the terminal. That is why your driver meets you in Arrivals and walks you out, rather than circling the forecourt.
The layout keeps changing
Stansted has plans to grow to 51 million passengers a year, approved in December 2025, so building work and changes to roads and car parks are likely. Follow the signs and the driver’s message.
One main terminal makes it simple
With one terminal there is no Terminal 2 or North and South to mix up, as there is at Heathrow or Gatwick. Give us your flight number all the same: it lets us move the pickup when the plane lands early or late.
Layout and charges are the airport’s to change, so look at its website in the week you travel.
Stansted taxi price
Our guide prices from Stansted Airport
Per vehicle, not per person. Each price is the lowest fare we show for a saloon on that route, and the exact fare is fixed when you book.
Showing all 120 destinations
| Destination | Area | Guide price (saloon) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London (EC and WC) | London · about 38 mi, 60–90 min | From £116 | Book Central London (EC and WC) |
| King’s Cross | London | From £81 | Book King’s Cross |
| Stratford | London | From £81 | Book Stratford |
| Euston | London | From £84 | Book Euston |
| Victoria | London | From £84 | Book Victoria |
| London Bridge | London | From £88 | Book London Bridge |
| Clapham | London | From £90 | Book Clapham |
| Victoria & Albert Museum | London | From £90 | Book Victoria & Albert Museum |
| Paddington | London | From £92 | Book Paddington |
| Elephant & Castle | London | From £94 | Book Elephant & Castle |
| East London | London | From £97 | Book East London |
| Ilford | London | From £98 | Book Ilford |
| Enfield | London | From £100 | Book Enfield |
| Liverpool Street | London | From £100 | Book Liverpool Street |
| Moorgate | London | From £108 | Book Moorgate |
| The Shard | London | From £109 | Book The Shard |
| Greenwich | London | From £110 | Book Greenwich |
| Oxford Circus | London · about 41 mi, 75 min | From £110 | Book Oxford Circus |
| Shepherd’s Bush | London | From £110 | Book Shepherd’s Bush |
| The London Eye | London | From £110 | Book The London Eye |
| St Pancras International | London | From £111 | Book St Pancras International |
| British Museum | London | From £112 | Book British Museum |
| National Gallery | London | From £112 | Book National Gallery |
| Canary Wharf | London | From £113 | Book Canary Wharf |
| Fenchurch Street | London | From £113 | Book Fenchurch Street |
| Bank & Monument | London | From £115 | Book Bank & Monument |
| Blackfriars | London | From £115 | Book Blackfriars |
| Natural History Museum | London | From £115 | Book Natural History Museum |
| Science Museum | London | From £115 | Book Science Museum |
| Waterloo | London | From £116 | Book Waterloo |
| Green Park | London | From £118 | Book Green Park |
| Westminster | London | From £118 | Book Westminster |
| Wembley | London | From £121 | Book Wembley |
| Clapham Junction | London | From £123 | Book Clapham Junction |
| Ealing | London | From £124 | Book Ealing |
| Harrow | London | From £124 | Book Harrow |
| West London | London | From £128 | Book West London |
| Richmond | London | From £131 | Book Richmond |
| Charing Cross | London | From £132 | Book Charing Cross |
| Bromley | London | From £136 | Book Bromley |
| Croydon | London | From £150 | Book Croydon |
| Sutton | London | From £168 | Book Sutton |
| Twickenham | London | From £180 | Book Twickenham |
| London City Airport | Airport · about 34 mi, 47 min | From £99 | Book London City Airport |
| Luton Airport | Airport · about 37 mi, 71 min | From £123 | Book Luton Airport |
| Southend Airport | Airport · about 39 mi, 59 min | From £125 | Book Southend Airport |
| Heathrow Airport | Airport · about 65 mi, 71 min | From £167 | Book Heathrow Airport |
| Gatwick Airport | Airport · about 71 mi, 77 min | From £177 | Book Gatwick Airport |
| Chelmsford | East of England · about 35 min | From £84 | Book Chelmsford |
| Cambridge | East of England · about 31 mi, 45 min | From £93 | Book Cambridge |
| Colchester | East of England | From £105 | Book Colchester |
| Southend-on-Sea | East of England | From £109 | Book Southend-on-Sea |
| Ely | East of England | From £122 | Book Ely |
| Watford | East of England | From £128 | Book Watford |
| Harwich | East of England | From £130 | Book Harwich |
| Peterborough | East of England | From £158 | Book Peterborough |
| Norwich | East of England | From £184 | Book Norwich |
| Maidstone | South East | From £149 | Book Maidstone |
| Leeds Castle | South East | From £153 | Book Leeds Castle |
| Windsor Castle | South East | From £154 | Book Windsor Castle |
| Slough | South East | From £155 | Book Slough |
| Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge | South East | From £160 | Book Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge |
| Windsor | South East | From £165 | Book Windsor |
| High Wycombe | South East | From £165 | Book High Wycombe |
| Milton Keynes | South East | From £167 | Book Milton Keynes |
| Crawley | South East | From £173 | Book Crawley |
| Woking | South East | From £175 | Book Woking |
| Canterbury | South East | From £179 | Book Canterbury |
| Bracknell | South East | From £189 | Book Bracknell |
| Guildford | South East | From £189 | Book Guildford |
| Reading | South East | From £189 | Book Reading |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | South East | From £201 | Book Bexhill-on-Sea |
| Brighton | South East | From £204 | Book Brighton |
| Oxford | South East | From £205 | Book Oxford |
| Dover | South East | From £210 | Book Dover |
| Chichester | South East | From £234 | Book Chichester |
| Winchester | South East | From £235 | Book Winchester |
| Southampton | South East | From £249 | Book Southampton |
| Portsmouth | South East | From £253 | Book Portsmouth |
| Fareham | South East | From £264 | Book Fareham |
| Leicester | Midlands | From £203 | Book Leicester |
| Coventry | Midlands | From £223 | Book Coventry |
| Nottingham | Midlands | From £237 | Book Nottingham |
| Warwick Castle | Midlands | From £237 | Book Warwick Castle |
| The Cotswolds | Midlands | From £249 | Book The Cotswolds |
| Birmingham | Midlands | From £250 | Book Birmingham |
| Lincoln | Midlands | From £250 | Book Lincoln |
| Lichfield | Midlands | From £257 | Book Lichfield |
| Derby | Midlands | From £266 | Book Derby |
| Gloucester | Midlands | From £273 | Book Gloucester |
| Wolverhampton | Midlands | From £281 | Book Wolverhampton |
| Worcester | Midlands | From £294 | Book Worcester |
| Stoke-on-Trent | Midlands | From £315 | Book Stoke-on-Trent |
| Hereford | Midlands | From £336 | Book Hereford |
| Swindon | South West | From £256 | Book Swindon |
| Salisbury | South West | From £262 | Book Salisbury |
| Stonehenge | South West | From £262 | Book Stonehenge |
| Chippenham | South West | From £284 | Book Chippenham |
| Bath | South West | From £305 | Book Bath |
| Bristol | South West | From £310 | Book Bristol |
| Exeter | South West | From £435 | Book Exeter |
| Plymouth | South West | From £504 | Book Plymouth |
| Truro | South West | From £580 | Book Truro |
| Sheffield | North | From £307 | Book Sheffield |
| Wakefield | North | From £327 | Book Wakefield |
| Leeds | North | From £336 | Book Leeds |
| Bradford | North | From £346 | Book Bradford |
| York | North | From £349 | Book York |
| Ripon | North | From £366 | Book Ripon |
| Manchester | North | From £382 | Book Manchester |
| Salford | North | From £395 | Book Salford |
| Chester | North | From £396 | Book Chester |
| Preston | North | From £416 | Book Preston |
| Durham Cathedral | North | From £440 | Book Durham Cathedral |
| Lancaster | North | From £450 | Book Lancaster |
| Sunderland | North | From £457 | Book Sunderland |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | North | From £466 | Book Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Lake District | North | From £482 | Book Lake District |
| Carlisle | North | From £509 | Book Carlisle |
| Alnwick Castle | North | From £523 | Book Alnwick Castle |
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
London, the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Durham and Hadrian’s Wall are priced on the booking page for your exact address. Every route page is listed under more Stansted routes, and Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and London City also have their own airport pages.
These are saloon prices. Executive cars, estate cars, people carriers and minibuses have their own fares on the booking page: see the whole fleet and the executive car page.
Where we drive
Where our Stansted cars go: distances, times and guide prices
A short entry for each popular destination, always in the same order: miles, drive time, our guide price, the public transport alternative and who the car suits.
Stansted Airport to central London
About 38 miles, 60–90 minutes by road. Our guide price for a saloon: from £116 to Central London (EC and WC), fixed when you book. By train: the Stansted Express in about 47 minutes to Liverpool Street. Best for: hotels, apartments and meetings, a family with luggage or a late landing. Stansted to central London taxi.
Stansted Airport to Cambridge
About 31 miles, around 45 minutes. from £93 for a saloon. Best for: the colleges, the science parks and Addenbrooke’s, door to door. Stansted to Cambridge taxi.
Stansted Airport to Chelmsford
Around 35 minutes by road. from £84 for a saloon. Best for: the Essex county town, its offices and the villages around. Stansted to Chelmsford taxi.
Stansted Airport to Colchester, Southend-on-Sea and Ely
Guide prices for a saloon: Colchester £105, Southend-on-Sea £109 and Ely £122. A car is often simpler than a train with a change.
Stansted Airport to Watford and Milton Keynes
Guide prices for a saloon: Watford £128 and Milton Keynes £167. Public transport needs changes. Best for: Watford Junction, the Leavesden studios and Stadium MK. Stansted to Watford taxi.
Stansted Airport to Heathrow
About 65 miles, around 71 minutes. from £167 for a saloon. Public options are a coach or a train via London. Best for: a connecting flight, when a fixed fare and a driver who waits matter. Heathrow Airport taxi
Stansted Airport to London City
About 34 miles, around 47 minutes. from £99 for a saloon. Best for: business flights with a tight check-in. London City Airport taxi
Stansted Airport to Oxford
from £205 for a saloon. Public transport takes a change in London and 2 hours or more. Best for: the colleges, the hospitals and the Cotswolds. Stansted to Oxford taxi.
Distances are driving miles and times are typical figures from our booking system, longer at rush hour: the airport publishes no taxi times. Our price is a guide price for a saloon, fixed when you book.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Inside London
Where we drop you in London: King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf and the West End
Central London is a long way from Stansted, about 38 miles, and the right place to stop depends on the station or the hotel. These are the common ones, so you can tell the driver exactly where.
King’s Cross and St Pancras
Guide prices for a saloon: King’s Cross from £81 and St Pancras International from £111. The Eurostar leaves from St Pancras, so work back from your check-in deadline and take the earlier pickup. Stansted to King’s Cross taxi.
Liverpool Street, Moorgate and the City
Liverpool Street is where the Stansted Express arrives, so the train is the obvious rival. A car is for luggage, a late landing or an address that is not at the station. Liverpool Street from £100, Moorgate £108, Bank and Monument £115, Fenchurch Street £113. Stansted to Liverpool Street taxi.
Euston, Paddington and Victoria
Guide prices for a saloon: Euston £84, Victoria £84 and Paddington £92. By train each is a change from the Stansted Express, which is the part a suitcase makes hard. Stansted to Euston taxi.
Stratford, Canary Wharf and Greenwich
Stratford (from £81) is on the Stansted Express line, so the train is a real alternative there. Canary Wharf is £113 and Greenwich £110, where the car stops at the door. Stansted to Canary Wharf taxi.
The West End and Westminster
Hotels, theatres and shops: Oxford Circus from £110 (about 41 miles, around 75 minutes), Westminster £118 and Green Park £118. Stansted to Oxford Circus taxi.
Wembley, Richmond and outer London
Guide prices for a saloon: Wembley £121, Harrow £124, Ealing £124, Richmond £131 and Croydon £150. Match and concert days slow the roads: plan an hour more. Stansted to Wembley taxi.
Charges inside London
The Congestion Charge zone is in central London; Stansted lies outside it. The Ultra Low Emission Zone applies across every London borough, and the Dartford Crossing charge is charged on some routes to Kent. Any charge that applies to your journey is listed in the booking summary, before you pay.
Two nearby addresses can have different guide prices, so type your exact address on the booking page to see the fare for it.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Near the airport
Taxi to Stansted Airport from Bishop’s Stortford, Saffron Walden, Harlow and nearby towns
Most people who live near Stansted book a short journey, often at night or before dawn. Here is how the nearby places work, and what to expect before you book.
Bishop’s Stortford
The nearest large town, about 5 miles from the terminal and usually 10 to 15 minutes by road. It has its own station, so a taxi is for early flights, late arrivals and anyone with luggage or children. Type the address on the booking page to see the fare.
Takeley, Great Dunmow and Thaxted
Takeley is a couple of miles from the airport and Great Dunmow about 8 miles, around 15 to 20 minutes. Bus services are limited in the early hours, so a booked car is the dependable way to a 06:00 flight.
Saffron Walden and the villages around it
About 11 miles and 20 to 25 minutes. There is no station in Saffron Walden, so a car for the whole journey saves changing between bus and train.
Harlow and Sawbridgeworth
Harlow is about 12 miles away, 20 to 25 minutes in normal traffic. Harlow Town and Harlow Mill stations are on the Cambridge line, but the Stansted Express does not stop there, so with bags a car is the simpler journey.
Epping, Loughton and the M11 corridor
About 18 to 20 miles via the M11, 30 to 40 minutes. For the Central line at Epping or Loughton, the car goes straight to your door instead of through central London.
Tottenham Hale and north London
Tottenham Hale is the first London stop on the Stansted Express line and about 30 miles from the airport by road. With large bags, a car from here avoids the change at Liverpool Street.
Chelmsford, Cambridge and further
Guide prices for a saloon: Chelmsford from £84 and Cambridge from £93. Both have their own page with the distance and time. Stansted to Chelmsford taxi. Stansted to Cambridge taxi.
Distances are approximate road-map figures and times are for normal traffic. Short local fares depend on your exact address and the time, so the booking page shows the fare for your address before you pay.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Airport to airport
Stansted to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, London City and Southend
Moving between airports means a hard deadline and bags that have to come with you. These are the Stansted runs we are asked about most, each with a fare agreed in advance.
Heathrow Airport
About 65 miles, around 71 minutes. from £167 for a saloon. Tell us the Heathrow terminal (2, 3, 4 or 5) and your check-in or connection deadline, and we plan the pickup back from it. Heathrow Airport taxi
Gatwick Airport
About 71 miles, around 77 minutes. from £177 for a saloon. Tell us the Gatwick terminal (North or South). Best for: a connecting flight, when traffic around the M25 is the unknown. Gatwick Airport taxi
Luton Airport
Around 71 minutes. from £123 for a saloon. For Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and the budget flights, door to door without a change in London. Luton Airport taxi
London City Airport
About 34 miles, around 47 minutes. from £99 for a saloon. Best for: business flights with a tight check-in. London City Airport taxi
Southend Airport
About 39 miles, around 59 minutes. from £125 for a saloon. Southend-on-Sea town centre is £109. Southend Airport taxi
| To | Road | Our guide price (saloon) | Public transport | Drop-off charge at that airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | about 65 mi, about 71 min | from £167 | A coach (times vary) or a train through London | £7 per entry, 10 minutes (from 1 January 2026) |
| Gatwick | about 71 mi, about 77 min | from £177 | Train via London, or a coach: check the timetable | £10 minimum, up to 10 minutes (from 6 January 2026) |
| Luton | about 71 min | from £123 | Coach, or two trains changing in London | £9 up to 12 minutes |
| London City | about 34 mi, about 47 min | from £99 | Rail into London, then the DLR to the airport | £8 |
| Southend | about 39 mi, about 59 min | from £125 | Train with a change: check the timetable | Check the airport’s website |
Each airport sets its own drop-off charge and can change it, so look at that airport’s website before you go. Where a charge applies to your trip, it appears in the booking summary before payment.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Longer journeys
Beyond London: Oxford, Birmingham and the north
Not every Stansted trip ends in London. These longer runs are booked the same way and priced in the same table, whatever the destination.
Oxford and the Cotswolds
Oxford £205 and The Cotswolds £249 for a saloon. The colleges, the hospitals and the gateway to the Cotswolds, without a change in London. Stansted to Oxford taxi.
Brighton and the south coast
Brighton £204, Portsmouth £253 and Southampton £249. Door to door, around the M25, with luggage. Stansted to Brighton taxi.
Kent
Maidstone £149, Canterbury £179 and Dover £210. Some routes cross the Dartford Crossing, whose charge your booking summary lists where it applies.
Leicester, Nottingham and Derby
Leicester £203, Nottingham £237 and Derby £266. The universities and the East Midlands, in a single car. Stansted to Leicester taxi.
Birmingham and the West Midlands
Birmingham £250, Coventry £223 and Wolverhampton £281. The NEC, the city centre and the Midlands. Stansted to Birmingham taxi.
Bristol, Bath and the west
Bristol £310, Bath £305 and Exeter £435. On a drive this long a break is sensible, and we confirm the plan with you before you travel.
Leeds, York, Manchester and the north
Leeds £336, York £349 and Manchester £382. Door to door for a family or a team with luggage. Stansted to Manchester taxi.
Newcastle, the Lakes and the far north
Newcastle £466, the Lake District £482 and Carlisle £509. The longest journeys we price, planned in advance.
Anywhere else in England
Type the address into the booking page and it shows the fare. If the drive is a long one, a break is sensible and we confirm the plan with you beforehand.
How long-distance fares are set: see our long-distance taxi prices guide.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
All routes
More Stansted Airport taxi routes
Each destination below opens its own page with distance, journey time and fare. They run from the London stations out to the cities of the north.
London stations
- Stansted to King’s Cross
- Stansted to St Pancras International
- Euston
- Stansted to Liverpool Street
- Stansted to Paddington
- Stansted to Victoria
- Stansted to Waterloo
- Stansted to London Bridge
- Stansted to Charing Cross
- Stansted to Fenchurch Street
- Stansted to Blackfriars
- Stansted to Clapham Junction
- Stansted to Green Park
- Stansted to Bank & Monument
- Stansted to Moorgate
London areas
- Stansted to Central London (EC and WC)
- Stansted to London
- Stansted to Westminster
- Stansted to Canary Wharf
- Stansted to Stratford
- Stansted to Greenwich
- Stansted to Wembley
- Stansted to Richmond
- Stansted to Oxford Circus
- Stansted to Clapham
- Stansted to Croydon
- Stansted to Harrow
- Stansted to Ealing
- Stansted to Enfield
- Stansted to Ilford
- Stansted to Bromley
- Stansted to Sutton
- Stansted to Twickenham
- Stansted to East London
- Stansted to West London
- Stansted to Shepherd’s Bush
- Stansted to Elephant & Castle
London sights
Essex, Cambridgeshire and the east
South East and the south coast
- Stansted to Maidstone
- Stansted to Leeds Castle
- Stansted to Windsor Castle
- Stansted to Slough
- Stansted to Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge
- Stansted to Windsor
- Stansted to High Wycombe
- Stansted to Milton Keynes
- Stansted to Crawley
- Stansted to Woking
- Stansted to Canterbury
- Stansted to Bracknell
- Stansted to Guildford
- Stansted to Reading
- Stansted to Bexhill-on-Sea
- Stansted to Brighton
- Stansted to Oxford
- Stansted to Dover
- Stansted to Chichester
- Stansted to Winchester
- Stansted to Southampton
- Stansted to Portsmouth
- Stansted to Fareham
Midlands and South West
- Stansted to Leicester
- Stansted to Coventry
- Stansted to Nottingham
- Stansted to Warwick Castle
- Stansted to The Cotswolds
- Stansted to Birmingham
- Stansted to Lincoln
- Stansted to Lichfield
- Stansted to Derby
- Stansted to Gloucester
- Stansted to Wolverhampton
- Stansted to Worcester
- Stansted to Hereford
- Stansted to Stoke-on-Trent
- Stansted to Swindon
- Stansted to Salisbury
- Stansted to Stonehenge
- Stansted to Chippenham
- Stansted to Bath
- Stansted to Bristol
- Stansted to Exeter
- Stansted to Plymouth
- Stansted to Truro
The north
- Stansted to Sheffield
- Stansted to Wakefield
- Stansted to Leeds
- Stansted to Bradford
- Stansted to York
- Stansted to Ripon
- Stansted to Manchester
- Stansted to Salford
- Stansted to Chester
- Stansted to Preston
- Stansted to Durham
- Stansted to Durham Cathedral
- Stansted to Lancaster
- Stansted to Sunderland
- Stansted to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Stansted to Lake District
- Stansted to Carlisle
- Stansted to Alnwick Castle
- Stansted to Hadrian’s Wall
Not on the list? Give us the address and the booking page shows the fare: see the price table, or talk to our team.
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Rank and charges
Taxis at Stansted: the rank, the £10 drop-off charge and the free Mid Stay option
Stansted has a taxi rank, camera-enforced drop-off charges that most guides leave out, and a free alternative. Here is what each one means for your fare.
The taxi rank
Licensed taxis wait at a rank outside the main terminal. The fare is on the meter, so for a journey of 60 to 90 minutes the traffic decides the final figure. Check the airport’s website for how the rank is run and which payment methods the cabs take.
Private hire and the drop-off charge
Pre-booked private hire pays the same terminal drop-off charge as every other vehicle. The airport reads number plates with cameras, so there is no barrier and no ticket: the operator pays online. We are an independent pre-booking service: your booking summary shows any airport charge that applies, and your driver is waiting with your name.
Which figure is current
An earlier tariff of £7 for up to 15 minutes was replaced by the figures above in March 2026. The airport sets and changes the charge, so check the airport’s website before you travel.
Dropping off or collecting someone at Stansted: the charges
| Where | Shortest stay | Longer stays |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal drop-off (Express Set Down) | £10 for up to 15 minutes | £28 up to 30 minutes; 30 minutes maximum; over that, a £100 charge notice (£60 within 14 days) |
| Mid Stay free set-down | A free period (reported as one hour) | A charge of about £5 is reported after the free period; the shuttle bus itself is free, about every 10 minutes and about 7 minutes to the terminal |
| Short Stay car park (collecting a passenger) | About £13 for up to 30 minutes | About £21 for 1 hour and £25 for 2 hours (the airport does not publish these) |
| Taxi rank | Metered | Outside the main terminal |
A friend or an operator pays this to meet you, which is why the front of the terminal is not a place to wait.
The airport sets these charges and may alter them, so confirm on its website.
Flights
Who flies to Stansted, and when the arrivals hall is busiest
Stansted is a leisure and low-cost airport with a single main terminal. This is the traffic that decides your arrival.
Who flies in
Stansted is a low-cost and leisure airport. Ryanair is by far the largest airline, with easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Wizz Air, Pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, British Airways CityFlyer and Loganair among the others, flying to Europe, the Mediterranean, Turkey and beyond. Airlines change their routes every season, so check your own booking. Arrivals come in waves, early in the morning and in the evening.
If this is your first visit
Despite the name on the ticket, Stansted is out in Essex, roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, so a car ride into town is a long one and the Stansted Express is the obvious rival. International arrivals pass through UK border control, and anyone who needs an ETA has to hold it before departure; the border section below explains how that works.
New routes reported for 2026
| Destination | Airline | Reported start |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Charles de Gaulle | easyJet | 5 March 2026 |
| Istanbul | Turkish Airlines | 18 March 2026 |
| Glasgow | Ryanair | 29 March 2026 |
| Malmö | Ryanair | 1 April 2026 |
| Jerez | Jet2 | 1 May 2026 |
| Samos | Jet2 | 7 May 2026 |
| Kos | TUI | 7 May 2026 |
| Olbia | British Airways CityFlyer | 23 May 2026 |
| Bodrum | AJet | 26 June 2026 |
| La Palma | Jet2 | 26 October 2026 |
Schedules change, so check your airline before you travel.
A delayed flight needs no action from you, because we follow it and move the pickup. If it is sent to a different airport, ring the number on your confirmation straight away.
Arriving
Landing at Stansted: the route from the gate to your car
This is the sequence from touchdown to the back seat, plus how the rank works if you turn up without a booking.
- Off the aircraftThe walk from the gate to the arrivals area takes a few minutes, and more if you are at a satellite gate or the aircraft parks on a remote stand and a bus takes you to the terminal.
- Border control, on international flightsE-gates are for eligible passengers with a biometric passport; everyone else queues at a Border Force desk. Anyone who needs an ETA must hold it before flying. Flights from within the UK have no passport check.
- Baggage reclaimThe flight information screens show which belt your flight uses. Bags arrive more slowly at peak times, which is why the free waiting period starts at landing, not when you come out.
- Meet your driverThe driver stands in the Arrivals hall holding a board with your name, having followed your flight in. The meeting spot and a mobile number are in your confirmation email.
- Walk to the carYour driver carries the bags to the car and drives you door to door. The exact location of the car is in your confirmation, because airport works can move it. If you paid online, there is nothing to settle in the car.
If you have not pre-booked
Licensed taxis wait at the rank outside the main terminal and run on the meter. Ride-hailing cars follow the airport’s rules for private vehicles, and the drop-off and pick-up charges apply to them like any other car.
Recognise a licensed driver
Licensed cabs and private hire cars display a plate issued by their licensing authority, and a private hire driver should be able to show a booking made in your name. If anything seems off, ask to see the booking details before you step in.
Unofficial offers in the hall
Private hire drivers in England can only take passengers who have booked in advance. A stranger who offers you a ride inside the terminal should be turned down; your driver is holding your name, and the licensed rank is outside.
For the general picture, read our airport meet and greet guide.
Border checks
Entering the UK at Stansted: queues, e-gates and the ETA
UK entry rules have shifted in recent years, and the queue at passport control is the least predictable minute of your arrival. Here is what applies to you and how it affects the pickup.
| Your flight | Border control | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Flying in from elsewhere in the UK | No passport check | Straight to baggage reclaim, then Arrivals |
| Overseas flight, British or Irish passport holder | E-gates or a manned desk | No ETA is required; busy periods mean a longer queue |
| International flight, visitor who needs an ETA | E-gates if you qualify, otherwise a desk | Get the ETA before you travel; it costs £20 and is tied to your passport |
| A child travelling with an adult | E-gates only if the child meets the age and passport rules | A younger child goes to a manned desk with the adult; GOV.UK has the present age limit |
| A passport the e-gates do not accept | A Border Force desk with an officer | Expect longer waits in the early-morning and evening peaks |
The ETA
Visitors who are neither British nor Irish need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or an eVisa before they fly, and that includes babies and children. The ETA is tied to your passport and costs £20. UK citizens, Irish citizens and people with UK immigration status do not need one. Apply on the GOV.UK ETA page or in the official UK ETA app, and check your own nationality there.
The e-gates
The e-gates are open to eligible passengers with a biometric passport, and children aged 10 and over have been allowed to use them; everyone else sees a Border Force officer at a desk. Who qualifies has been altered before and may be again, so read the current rule on GOV.UK before travelling. If a child has a different surname from the adult, officers may ask how you are related: carry a birth certificate or a letter of permission, and keep together.
Rules can change at short notice, so read the GOV.UK ETA page and ask your airline before you fly.
Flying out
Taxi to Stansted Airport: from your front door to check-in
The sections above lean towards arrivals. If you are flying out of Stansted, this is how the trip to the terminal works and how to choose a collection time.
- Book the pickupPut your home, hotel or other address in as the start and Stansted Airport as the destination, with your flight time. The fare is displayed before you pay, and the return leg can be booked now or added later.
- Choose the pickup timeCount back from your airline’s check-in or bag-drop cut-off, add the drive time, then leave a margin for traffic. The usual advice is two hours at the airport before a short-haul flight and three before long-haul; your booking shows the airline’s own deadline.
- Meet the driverThe driver arrives at the agreed time; the confirmation email names the vehicle and gives a mobile number.
- Drop-off at the terminalThe driver stops at the terminal drop-off area and helps with the bags; you walk in to check-in. Stansted charges £10 for up to 15 minutes and £28 up to 30 minutes, so keep the goodbyes short. Stansted has one main terminal, so there is nothing to choose.
When to be picked up
| From | Typical drive | Pickup before departure (short-haul) |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | about 35 min | 3 h 15 min |
| Cambridge | about 45 min | 3 h 15 min |
| London City Airport | about 47 min | 3 h 30 min |
| Southend Airport | about 59 min | 3 h 30 min |
| Heathrow Airport | about 71 min | 3 h 45 min |
| Luton Airport | about 71 min | 3 h 45 min |
| Gatwick Airport | about 77 min | 4 h 00 min |
| Central London (slowest case) | up to 90 min | 4 h 00 min |
The pick-up time guide
Our rule for a short-haul flight is the drive time, plus two hours at the airport, plus a 30-minute margin, rounded up to the next 15 minutes. Add an hour for a long-haul flight, and more in the school holidays. The table above applies it to the usual starting points.
Early flights
A lot of Stansted’s flights depart at dawn. The early and late flights section above covers pickups in the small hours, and our cars run around the clock.
One main terminal, many gates
Stansted has a single main terminal for check-in, but some gates are in satellite buildings reached after security, which can add minutes. Allow for the queue at bag-drop and security on busy mornings, and for the walk to your gate.
The drop-off charge
The terminal drop-off is reported at £10 for up to 15 minutes and £28 up to 30 minutes, with a £100 charge notice if you overstay (£60 within 14 days). Your booking summary shows any charge that applies to your journey, and the free Mid Stay set-down is an option if you are early.
Each airline sets its own check-in and bag-drop cut-offs. Drive times are typical figures from our booking system, and the pickup times are suggestions rather than guarantees.
Early and late
Early flights and late landings at Stansted: what runs, and what does not
Flights keep Stansted busy at odd hours, but the trains, coaches and shuttles around it do not all follow. This is how the night options compare, and what they mean for your pickup.
| Option | What the operator says | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Stansted Express | Trains about every 15 minutes in the day | Check the first and last train for your day with Greater Anglia: it may not run all night |
| Coaches | National Express A6 and A9 to Victoria are reported to run around the clock | Check each operator’s timetable, because a night coach can be slow and infrequent |
| The taxi rank | Outside the main terminal | Metered; check the airport’s page for how the rank runs at night |
| The Mid Stay shuttle | A free bus to the terminal | Check the airport’s page for its hours before you rely on it at night |
| Early departures | Low-cost airlines schedule early flights | Allow two hours at the airport for a short-haul flight, so a pickup in the small hours is common |
Early departures
Many Stansted flights leave early in the morning. Our guide is the drive time, plus two hours at the airport, plus 30 minutes, rounded up to 15 minutes: the table in the departures section works it out for the usual routes. We operate 24 hours a day.
Late landings
Send us the flight number and we track the plane, moving the pickup to its actual landing time; the 60 minutes of waiting starts at touchdown. A landing past midnight is routine for us.
Public transport at night
A car runs whenever you land, which trains and coaches cannot promise, so look up the first and last train for your date with Greater Anglia and the coach timetable. With a very early flight, children or heavy bags, a pre-booked car is the simplest plan.
Timetables shift, so confirm the first and last train with the operator.
Rail, coach and apps
Stansted Airport by train and coach
Stansted has a station beside the terminal and a busy coach station. This is how each option works.
| Option | Goes to | Where and when | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted Express (Greater Anglia) | London Liverpool Street, calling at Tottenham Hale and Stratford on many services | About 47 min, trains about every 15 min; advance singles have been advertised from about £9.90 (check the current fare) | The fastest way to the City |
| Trains to Cambridge | Cambridge and the east | Check the timetable and the fare for your day; the station is beside the terminal | Cambridge without a car |
| National Express A6 and A9 | London Victoria Coach Station | Around 90 min to 2 h, reported fares from about £10; check the timetable | A low fare to Victoria |
| Terravision and Airport Bus Express | Central London | Reported fares of about £8 to £12 and 75 to 90 minutes; check the operator | A low fare into London |
| easyBus and FlixBus | London and other cities | Confirm the service runs on your travel day | Budget journeys |
| Taxi rank | Anywhere | Outside the main terminal; metered | Spontaneous trips with no booking |
Rail, in a few lines
Stansted’s station is beside the terminal, so there is no shuttle to change to. Greater Anglia runs the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, and other trains serve Cambridge and the east. Check the operator for the timetable, the first and last train and the fare on your day.
Where public transport stops helping
A train ends at a station, not at your hotel or village. With bags, children, a dawn flight or an address far from the line, a waiting car is the simpler plan.
Fares and frequencies change: check the operators’ timetables before you travel.
Compared
Every way from Stansted Airport to your hotel, compared
We sell transfers, so weigh our view against other sources. When the train or the coach is the better choice, the table says so.
Four things outweigh the sticker price
The first is the number of people, because a vehicle carries the whole group for one fare: at £116 to central London that is about £39 each for three people, still more than the train, so on price alone the Stansted Express wins. The second is the luggage. The third is the time of arrival. The fourth is how much a surprise would cost you on a tight schedule.
| Option | Cost | Time | Best for | Our view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked private transfer Global Airport Taxi | from £116 per saloon to central London, fixed when you book | 60–90 min, no queue | Families, groups, late landings, addresses far from a station | Our service A driver already in Arrivals, a vehicle that fits your party and a fare agreed before departure. |
| Stansted Express | Advance singles from about £9.90 (check the current fare) | About 47 min to Liverpool Street | One or two travellers with light luggage | Fastest Quickest into the City, but it ends at a station. |
| Coach | Reported fares of about £8 to £14 | 75 min to 2 h | Long journeys on a budget | Cheap A fixed timetable, so confirm the last departure. |
| Black cab | On the meter: ask the driver for an estimate | 60–90 min | Spontaneous trips with no booking | Depends The meter runs with the traffic, so the fare moves with it. |
| Ride-hailing apps | Varies with demand | Depends on nearby cars | App users happy with a price that moves | Depends Fares can climb when demand does. |
Treat every price here as a guide. Rail and coach fares are reported figures, so confirm the current ones. Our own fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. For the fuller comparison, read fixed-price taxis against ride-hailing apps.
The calendar
Calendar dates that make getting to Stansted harder
Stansted’s traffic follows a yearly rhythm. On these dates the M11, the M25 and the railway can all run slower than normal, so it is wise to book the transfer as soon as the flight is booked.
| Event | When | Where | Effect on your trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter and half-terms | March, April, May, October, December | The airport, the M11 and the M25 | Holiday departures pack the terminal and the roads. Book the car at the same time as the flight. |
| Summer school holidays | Late July to early September | Everywhere | The airport is at its busiest, with weekend changeover days the worst. |
| Cambridge graduation and May Week | June and July | Cambridge | Hotels and roads fill. About 45 minutes from Stansted: check the university for the dates and book the return. |
| Newmarket and Cambridge summer events | Summer, on the dates announced | Newmarket and Cambridge, in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire | Racing and festival days slow the roads: check the organiser for the dates. |
| Wembley match and concert days | Through the year | Wembley, north-west London | The North Circular and the M25 slow down. Plan an hour more. |
| Festive period and rail engineering | Late December, and engineering weekends | The airport and the railways | Engineering work can cut train services or swap them for buses. A booked car does not depend on a rail timetable. |
The months shown are typical; the organisers publish the exact dates.
Hotels and nearby
Hotels near Stansted Airport, and the places around it
Many travellers stay near the airport before an early flight. Here is how the hotels connect, and what lies around Stansted.
| Hotel | How it connects | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu | A covered walkway to the terminal | The closest option, for an early flight or a late landing. |
| Holiday Inn Express | About 5 minutes from the terminal | Check with the hotel how guests get there. |
| Hilton London Stansted | About 10 minutes from the terminal | Check with the hotel how guests get there. |
| Hampton by Hilton | About a 10-minute walk | Check the route with the hotel, especially with luggage. |
| Premier Inn and Novotel | Shuttles from the airport | Ask the hotel for the shuttle times and where to wait. |
Check with your hotel how guests get there. Many run their own shuttle, so check first.
Bishop’s Stortford, Saffron Walden and the villages
For a hotel or a house in the towns and villages around the airport we drop you at the door. Give us the address and the booking page shows the fare.
Audley End, Hatfield Forest and Duxford
The country houses, the forest and the air museum around Stansted are short drives. Give us the venue, the date and the time of entry and we plan the pickup and the return around it.
Beyond the airport run
Beyond the standard run: cruise ports, jets and groups at Stansted
Stansted is a gateway for cruise passengers, private aircraft and business travellers as well as holidaymakers.
| Port | Guide price (saloon) | Route page |
|---|---|---|
| Harwich | from £130 | Stansted to Harwich taxi |
| Dover | from £210 | Stansted to Dover taxi |
| Southampton | from £249 | Stansted to Southampton taxi |
| Portsmouth | from £253 | Stansted to Portsmouth taxi |
Guide prices only. Fares can change with the date, the time and the vehicle, so the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay. Once you confirm, that fare is your fare.
Cruise passengers
Plenty of cruise passengers fly into Stansted from Europe and head for the ship. Cruise lines give each guest a boarding window, so tell us yours and we plan the pickup, and a vehicle for large cases, around it.
Private jets and business aviation
Private and business jets are dealt with by their own handlers, not at the passenger terminal. Give us the handler’s name and the aircraft registration at booking, and we meet you at the handler.
Groups and business travel
Wedding parties, teams and tour groups fit a 16-seater minibus, a 30-seater or a 50-seater coach booked well ahead. If your company books regularly, ask about a business account; invoicing and reporting are agreed with our team when it is set up.
Long waits and extra stops
Extra stops and waiting beyond the included time are quoted on request. Tell us about them at booking, so the fare you confirm is the fare you pay.
Special requirements
Special requirements: children, wheelchairs, pets and large luggage
Most needs are handled at no extra charge when you tell us at booking. These are the four we are asked about most.
Baby and child seats
Infant, child and booster seats are provided free on request. Tell us how old the children are when you book and we bring the right ones. UK law expects a child seat until a child is 12 or 135 cm tall, with narrow exemptions for taxis and private hire vehicles.
Wheelchair and mobility
Ask for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle when you book and tell us the chair’s size and whether it folds. Help inside the terminal is called Assisted Travel and is booked through your airline or the airport.
Assistance dogs and pets
Assistance dogs travel with you at no extra charge, as the Equality Act 2010 requires of licensed drivers. Other pets are at the driver’s discretion: tell us when you book, bring a carrier or a lead, and we confirm before you fly.
Large and oversized luggage
Golf clubs, skis, surfboards, prams, bicycles and oversized bags are fine with notice. Tell us the item and its size at booking, so a vehicle with enough load space is sent.
Groups and luggage
Seats are not the limit: bags are
Booking mistakes at airports usually come down to luggage. Four adults fit in a car; four adults with four large suitcases do not.
| Your party | Pre-booked | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 passengers, cabin bags | A saloon, from £116 to central London | No difference in space |
| 3 passengers, 3 large cases | Estate taxi, up to 4 people and 3 large bags | Check with the driver before loading |
| 4 passengers, 4 or more large cases | One people carrier, room for 4 to 5 large bags | Size up when in doubt |
| 5–6 passengers | One people carrier seats five or six | One vehicle, one fare |
| 7–8 passengers | A 7 seater or an 8 seater taxi | Tell us the bags |
| Golf clubs, prams, mobility scooters | Booked by size with notice | Give the size when booking |
| A wheelchair user | Ask for an accessible vehicle when booking | Raise it at the booking stage |
Count each pushchair, golf bag and mobility scooter as a bag, and tell us at booking. The guide prices in the table are for a saloon: larger vehicles have their own fares on the booking page. For 10 to 16 people see the 16 seater minibus.
Safety and licensing
Safety and licensing: what stands behind a Stansted transfer
A pre-booked private hire transfer is regulated differently from an unlicensed lift. This is what the rules mean for your journey.
A licensed driver and vehicle
Private hire in England needs a licensed operator, a licensed driver and a licensed vehicle, and the licensing authority sets and checks the conditions. Your confirmation names the driver and the car, so you can check the plate against it.
Background checks
Licensing authorities require a criminal-record check as part of a private hire driver licence, and licences must be renewed. Ask us if you want to know which authority licensed your driver.
Tested vehicles
Licensed vehicles are tested to the authority’s standard and must hold a valid MOT, plus insurance that covers passengers who pay. We choose the vehicle class that fits your party and your bags.
Someone to call
Phone, WhatsApp or email, from booking until you reach your destination. If something goes wrong with the driver or the vehicle, tell us at once, with your booking reference.
Licensing rules differ between London and the rest of England. If you want the licence number or the authority for your journey, ask us before you travel.
What is included
What your Stansted fare covers
The things a meter or an app can add on top are already inside the quoted fare. The detail behind each item is in our terms and in your confirmation.
A driver at Arrivals
The driver is at the arrivals meeting point with a board bearing your name, and lifts the luggage into the car.
Your flight, followed
Your inbound flight is tracked, so a delay shifts the pickup to the new landing time without any action from you.
An hour of free waiting
On airport arrivals the first hour after landing is free of charge, normally enough for passport control and the baggage belt (your booking terms apply).
One fixed fare
You agree the price when you book, and it covers the whole vehicle rather than each person. VAT, airport charges and tolls, where they apply, are listed in the booking summary.
Child seats at no cost
Baby, toddler and booster seats are provided when you ask for them. UK law expects a child seat until age 12 or a height of 135 cm, with narrow exemptions for taxis and private hire vehicles.
Licensed drivers
Every journey is driven by a licensed driver, and the confirmation gives the driver’s name and the car.
Free cancellation
You can cancel without charge up to 24 hours before pickup. Later cancellations and no-shows are handled under the terms.
Someone to call
Reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email from the moment you book until you arrive.
Bags that fit the vehicle are covered by the fare. Additional stops, and waiting beyond the included time, are priced separately on request.
Trust
Who arranges your Stansted Airport transfer, and what we commit to
The company behind the booking, the promises we make and the documents that spell them out.
Our details
Global Airport Taxi trades as QMH Technologies Ltd, registered in England and Wales (company no. 13506378, VAT GB 469 6859 13) at 10-16 Tiller Road, London E14 8PX. Write to bookings@globalairporttaxi.com or message us on WhatsApp.
Who does the driving
We take the booking and arrange the trip; a licensed local driver carries it out, and the driver and car are named in your confirmation.
Payment
Payment is by card, PayPal or Google Pay through secure gateways. We handle personal data under UK data protection law and the GDPR.
Our commitments, one by one
| Promise | What it means | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed fare | The price shown at booking is the price you pay. | Booking page |
| Flight following | The pickup follows your flight number and moves if the landing does. | Booking confirmation |
| Free waiting | The first 60 minutes after landing on airport arrivals. | Your booking terms |
| Child seats | No charge when requested, with the child’s age on the booking. | Booking notes |
| Licensed driver | A licensed local driver, whose name is in your confirmation. | Booking confirmation |
| Free cancellation | Any time up to a day before pickup. | Terms, “Cancellations & refunds” |
| Late cancellations and no-shows | No refund, unless the transport provider is to blame. | Terms, “Cancellations & refunds” |
| Right details | Wrong flight, pickup or contact details can lead to extra charges. | Terms, “General booking terms” |
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How it works
Booking to arrival in four steps
Booking takes a few minutes. After that, this is how the day runs.
Add your flight number
Of all the fields, this is the one that matters. It lets us follow the real landing time, so an early or late arrival makes no difference to you.
Receive the driver’s details
Ahead of the pickup you are sent the driver’s name, mobile number and the meeting point. Switch your phone on as soon as you leave flight mode.
Follow the signs to Arrivals
Passport control and baggage can overrun, and the first 60 minutes after landing are included in the fare for airport arrivals. If you are held up for longer than that, message the driver.
Your fare is settled online
Payment is taken online when you book, and the confirmation email follows once it has gone through. The fare printed on it is the one you pay.
Questions
Your Stansted Airport taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Stansted Airport to central London?
Our guide price starts from £116 for a saloon to central London (EC and WC postcodes), fixed per vehicle when you book, with a driver waiting for you in Arrivals and 60 minutes of waiting after landing included. Other parts of London cost less or more: King’s Cross and Stratford from £81, Victoria and Euston from £84, Paddington from £92, Canary Wharf from £113. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. A guide price of £116 to central London is for the whole saloon, so it is shared by everyone in the car. Larger vehicles have their own fares, shown on the booking page before you pay. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
How far is Stansted Airport from central London?
About 38 miles by road, and you should allow 60–90 minutes by car, longer at rush hour. The Stansted Express train takes about 47 minutes to Liverpool Street.
Is Stansted Airport in London?
No: it is in Essex, near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, on the M11 at junction 8. “London Stansted” is the airport’s marketing name. That is why a taxi to central London is a journey of about 38 miles, not a short city ride.
How many terminals does Stansted Airport have?
One main terminal. Departure gates are in the main building and in satellite buildings, but every flight uses the same terminal for check-in and the same Arrivals hall, so there is no terminal to choose. The address is Bassingbourn Road, Stansted CM24 1QW.
At Stansted, where exactly does the driver meet me?
In the Arrivals hall, next to a board with your surname. The driver then escorts you to the car. The meeting spot and the driver’s mobile number are in your confirmation email.
What is the Stansted Airport drop-off charge?
£10 for up to 15 minutes and £28 for up to 30 minutes, with a 30-minute maximum stay, as reported for 2026. Cameras read number plates, payment is due by 23:59 the next day, and an unpaid or over-stay charge notice is £100 (£60 if paid within 14 days). The airport sets and changes the tariff, so check its website before you travel.
Does the fare include the Stansted drop-off charge?
Any airport charge that applies is shown in the booking summary before you pay. The fare on the booking page is the one you confirm. If you want the charge, or the free Mid Stay set-down, explained for your trip, ask us.
How can I avoid the Stansted Airport drop-off charge?
Take the train or a coach, or use the Mid Stay car park. The airport’s Mid Stay car park has been reported to offer a free set-down period, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal about every 10 minutes taking about 7 minutes. Terms change, so check the airport’s current page. The Stansted Express station is a couple of minutes from Arrivals.
Can I just take a taxi from the rank at Stansted?
Yes. Licensed taxis queue at a rank outside the main terminal. They run on the meter. A pre-booked private hire car is different: the fare is fixed at booking and the driver is already waiting.
Is there an official airport taxi firm at Stansted?
We are an independent booking service, not the airport’s own operator. There is no desk to find and no queue to join; the driver is in Arrivals with your name. Stansted Airport Limited runs the airport and sets its own access and drop-off charges.
How long does the Stansted Express take, and what does it cost?
About 47 minutes to London Liverpool Street, with trains about every 15 minutes, calling at Tottenham Hale and Stratford on many services (Greater Anglia). Advance singles have been advertised from about £9.90, and walk-up fares are higher: check the current fare and timetable before you travel. The station is a short walk from Arrivals.
Which is better from Stansted to London, a taxi or the train?
The train is quick and cheaper for one or two people with light bags going to a station near Liverpool Street or Stratford. A taxi is for door-to-door journeys, a group, children, heavy luggage, a very early or late flight, or any address that is not near a station. From £116 to central London, the fare is shared by everyone in the car.
Is a pre-booked transfer better than a black cab from Stansted?
The difference is certainty. A rank taxi runs on the meter, so the fare depends on the traffic over a journey of 60–90 minutes. A pre-booked transfer has its fare shown before you pay, and the driver is already waiting. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
Do coaches run from Stansted Airport?
Yes. National Express runs routes A6 and A9 to London Victoria (around 90 minutes to 2 hours), and Terravision, Airport Bus Express, easyBus and FlixBus also serve the airport, at fares reported from about £8 to £14. Services change, so check each operator’s timetable.
What if my flight is late, or lands at a different airport?
A late flight needs no action from you: we follow the flight number and move the pickup to the new landing time. If the plane is diverted to another airport, contact us as soon as you know so the driver can be rerouted; a refund cannot be promised in every case, so read your terms.
How much waiting time is included at Stansted?
The first 60 minutes after landing. The clock starts at your actual landing time, which is normally long enough for passport control and baggage. If you are held longer, message the driver.
Which visitors need an ETA for Stansted?
Most visitors from visa-free countries. Anyone who is neither British nor Irish needs an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or an eVisa to enter the UK, babies and children included. The ETA is tied to your passport and costs £20. British and Irish citizens, and people with UK immigration status, are exempt. Apply on the official GOV.UK ETA page or in the UK ETA app before you travel, and check your nationality there.
Can I book a taxi to Stansted Airport for my departure?
Yes. Enter your home, hotel or address as the pickup and Stansted Airport, with your flight time, as the destination; the booking page shows the fare before you pay. You can book the arrival and the return together or add the return later.
What time should I be picked up for my Stansted flight?
Add the drive time, two hours at the airport and a 30-minute margin, and round up to the next 15 minutes. From Chelmsford (about 35 minutes) that is 3 hours 15 minutes before departure; from central London (up to 90 minutes) it is 4 hours. Add an hour for long-haul flights and more at holiday peaks. If in doubt, take the earlier pickup.
Can I be picked up in the middle of the night for an early flight?
Yes, our cars run 24 hours a day. Budget airlines schedule dawn departures and late arrivals at Stansted, so small-hours pickups are normal. Trains and coaches may not run all night, but a car has no timetable. For arrivals we follow your flight number.
Which airlines fly from Stansted?
Ryanair is by far the largest, with easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Wizz Air, Pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, British Airways CityFlyer and Loganair among the others. Airlines change routes every season, so check your booking. You do not need to tell us the terminal, because there is only one.
Are child seats provided for Stansted transfers?
Yes, free of charge. Infant, child and booster seats are provided on request; give the children’s ages when you book, and as early as possible, because last-minute requests can be harder to fit. UK rules require a child seat until age 12 or 135 cm in height, with narrow exemptions for taxis and private hire vehicles: see the GOV.UK rules.
Can a wheelchair user travel with you from Stansted?
Yes, with notice. Ask for an accessible vehicle when booking and tell us the chair’s size and whether it folds, so we can confirm a suitable car for your date. Help inside the terminal is Assisted Travel, booked through your airline or the airport; let us know and we agree the meeting point with you.
Do you offer transfers from Stansted to the cruise ports?
Yes. Guide prices for a saloon: Harwich £130, Dover £210, Southampton £249 and Portsmouth £253. We time the pickup to your boarding window, and a car sized to your luggage is planned for cruise cases. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Heathrow?
Our guide price is £167 for a saloon for about 65 miles, with a drive of about 71 minutes. Tell us your Heathrow terminal (2, 3, 4 or 5) and your check-in deadline, and we plan the pickup back from it. See our Heathrow Airport taxi page. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Gatwick?
Our guide price is £177 for a saloon for about 71 miles, with a drive of about 77 minutes. Tell us the Gatwick terminal (North or South). See our Gatwick Airport taxi page. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
Can you take me from Stansted to Luton, London City or Southend?
Yes. Guide prices for a saloon: Luton £123 (about 71 minutes), London City £99 (about 47 minutes) and Southend Airport £125 (about 59 minutes). Take the earlier pickup for a flight. See the Luton and London City airport pages. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Cambridge?
Our guide price is £93 for a saloon for about 31 miles and 45 minutes. See Stansted to Cambridge taxi. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Chelmsford, Colchester or Southend-on-Sea?
Guide prices for a saloon: Chelmsford £84, Colchester £105 and Southend-on-Sea £109. Chelmsford is about 35 minutes by road. See Stansted to Chelmsford taxi and Stansted to Colchester taxi. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Canary Wharf, Greenwich or Stratford?
Guide prices for a saloon: Canary Wharf £113, Greenwich £110 and Stratford £81. Stratford is on the Stansted Express line, so the train is a real alternative there. See Stansted to Canary Wharf taxi. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
Is there a taxi from Stansted to King’s Cross or St Pancras for Eurostar connections?
Yes. Guide prices for a saloon are King’s Cross £81 and St Pancras International £111. Count back from your Eurostar check-in cut-off and book the earlier pickup. See Stansted to King’s Cross taxi and Stansted to St Pancras taxi. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Oxford, Reading or Brighton?
Guide prices for a saloon: Oxford £205, Reading £189 and Brighton £204. For a journey that long, one car door to door is often simpler than several train changes through London. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
Do you take long-distance passengers from Stansted?
Yes. The price table includes Birmingham £250, Manchester £382, Leeds £336 and Newcastle £466 as guide prices for a saloon. For any other town, enter the address and the booking page shows the fare. Guide prices: fares can change, and the exact fare is shown on the booking page before you pay.
Can I book the return journey as well?
Yes. You can book arrival and return together or add the return later from your confirmation, and each leg shows its fare before payment. With a single main terminal at Stansted, the meeting point is the same both ways.
Which hotels are near Stansted Airport, and can you take me to one?
Yes, we can take you to any of them. The Radisson Blu has a covered walkway to the terminal; the Holiday Inn Express is about 5 minutes away, the Hilton about 10, and the Hampton by Hilton is roughly a 10-minute walk. Premier Inn and Novotel run shuttles, so check with the hotel. For other hotels in Bishop’s Stortford, Saffron Walden or the surrounding villages, we drop you at the door.
How much is an executive car or a larger vehicle from Stansted?
The booking page shows the fare for each vehicle type before you pay; the guide prices on this page are for a saloon. An executive car takes 3 passengers and 2 large bags, a people carrier 5 to 6 passengers and an 8 seater taxi 8 passengers: see the fleet.
Should I book ahead for school-holiday travel?
Yes, book early. Stansted is a leisure and budget airport, and the summer holidays, Easter and Christmas load both the terminal and the M11. Book the transfer when you book the flight.
Are tolls and the London Congestion Charge in the fare?
The fare you confirm on the booking page is final, and any toll or Congestion Charge that applies is shown in the booking summary. The Congestion Charge zone covers central London, and the Dartford Crossing charge applies on some routes to Kent. Stansted is outside both. If you want it confirmed for your journey before booking, ask us.
What do Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and London City charge for drop-off?
Heathrow: £7 for each entry to a terminal drop-off area, with a 10-minute limit. Gatwick: a £10 minimum for up to 10 minutes (from 1 and 6 January 2026). Luton: £9 for up to 12 minutes. London City: £8. Every airport sets its own charge and can change it, so check the website. A charge that applies to an airport-to-airport trip appears in your booking summary before payment.
How much luggage fits in each car?
Bags decide the vehicle, not seats. A saloon takes 4 passengers and 2 large bags, an estate 4 passengers and 3 large bags, and an executive car 3 passengers and 2 large bags. A people carrier or an 8 seater has more room: give us the number of large cases, cabin bags, pushchairs and golf bags when you book and we pick the vehicle.
Do I tip the driver?
No. A tip is a thank-you, not an obligation. The fare is agreed when you book and tipping is not expected in the UK. Some passengers round up or add a little for help with heavy luggage or an early start; it is entirely your choice.
Can an assistance dog or a pet travel with me?
Assistance dogs travel with you free of charge. The Equality Act 2010 requires licensed taxi and private hire drivers to carry an assistance dog unless they hold a medical exemption certificate: see section 170. Other pets are for the driver to agree: tell us at booking, bring a carrier or a lead, and we confirm before you fly.
Can I travel with golf clubs, skis, a bicycle or other large items?
Yes, with notice. Tell us the item and its size at booking so a vehicle with enough load space is sent. A saloon that is full of passengers rarely has room for golf bags or a bicycle as well.
What should I do if I forget something in the car?
Get in touch as soon as you notice, quoting your booking reference and flight number. We ask the driver to search the vehicle and let you know the result. If it was left in the terminal, try the airport’s lost property service.
How can I pay?
You pay securely online when you book, and the payment options are shown on the booking page. Your confirmation is emailed once the payment is processed, and the fare on it is the fare you pay.
How do I alter or cancel a booking?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. To change a time, date or address, reply to your confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp and we update it. Later cancellations and no-shows fall under the terms.
Can my company have a business account?
Companies that book often can ask about one. Invoicing and reporting are agreed with our team when the account is set up, so ask before relying on them. Each journey still has a fixed fare shown before you confirm.
Who do I contact with a complaint?
Write to us first, giving the booking reference and what went wrong. We look into it with the driver and reply. Private hire drivers and vehicles are licensed by a local authority or Transport for London, depending on where they are licensed, and the authority handles complaints about drivers who break licence conditions.
Who operates the Stansted transfers, and are they licensed?
Global Airport Taxi trades as QMH Technologies Ltd (company no. 13506378). Every journey is carried out by a licensed driver in a licensed vehicle, and your confirmation names both.
How can I spot an unlicensed driver at Stansted?
Stick to the signed rank or to the driver waiting with your name. In England, a private hire driver may only carry someone who has booked. If a stranger offers you a ride in the terminal, say no: your booked driver is in the Arrivals hall holding a board.
How busy is Stansted Airport?
It handled more than 30 million passengers in 2025, making it one of the UK’s busiest airports, with Dublin, Istanbul and Edinburgh among its top destinations. A plan to grow to 51 million passengers a year was approved in December 2025, so building work and changes to the roads and car parks are likely over the coming years.
How do I book a taxi to Stansted Airport?
Enter your address, the date and the time on the booking page, choose a vehicle and pay online. The fare is shown before you pay, and your confirmation is emailed straight away. For a pickup from the airport, add your flight number so the driver can track the landing.
What happens after I book a Stansted airport taxi?
You receive an email confirmation with your fare, the pickup details and your booking reference. The driver and the vehicle are named on it. If your flight time changes, reply to the email or message us on WhatsApp and we update the booking.
How early should I book a taxi for an early-morning flight?
Book as soon as you know your flight, and at least 24 hours ahead so you can still change or cancel free. Work back from the departure time: the drive, about 2 hours at the airport and a 30-minute margin. From Chelmsford that is about 3 h 15 min before a flight, so a 06:00 departure means leaving around 02:45. Use the pickup time guide on this page for your own address.
What is the best way to reach Stansted Airport?
The right choice depends on your start point and your bags. The Stansted Express is quick from Liverpool Street (about 47 minutes) and a coach is the cheapest from London, but a pre-booked taxi is better from a home, a hotel or a small town without a direct train, or when you have luggage, children, or a very early or late flight. The comparison table on this page lays them side by side.
Is a pre-booked taxi better than an app like Uber for Stansted?
A pre-booked taxi has a fixed fare and a driver who tracks your flight. App fares can change with demand, and with a late landing you may wait for a driver to be allocated. Whichever you use, check the pickup point shown in the app or on your confirmation before you walk out of the terminal.
Do you take passengers to and from Bishop’s Stortford, Saffron Walden, Harlow and other nearby towns?
Yes. Short local journeys are booked the same way as long ones. Type your address on the booking page and it shows the fare for that address before you pay. Chelmsford starts from £84 and Cambridge from £93 for a saloon; every guide price can change.
How far is Stansted Airport from Tottenham Hale and Liverpool Street?
Liverpool Street is about 38 miles by road and Tottenham Hale about 30 miles. On the Stansted Express, Tottenham Hale is the first London stop, and Liverpool Street is about 47 minutes from the airport. Allow 60 to 90 minutes by car to the City, longer in the rush hour.
Do you offer minibus and group transfers from Stansted Airport?
Yes. Our fleet runs from saloons to 7-seater, 8-seater and 16-seater minibus vehicles. Choose the vehicle that fits both the people and the bags, then book it on the booking page. For a larger group, message us on WhatsApp with the numbers and the flight details.
Can I get a taxi from Stansted late at night, after the last train?
Yes. A pre-booked driver tracks your flight and is there when you land. The 60 minutes of waiting included in the fare start at the landing time, so a late arrival is covered. Check Greater Anglia and the coach operators for the night timetable if you plan to use public transport instead.
Where can a friend collect me from Stansted, and what will it cost?
A friend can use the terminal drop-off area, which is reported to cost £10 for up to 15 minutes and £28 for up to 30 minutes. The Mid Stay car park has been reported to offer a free set-down period with a shuttle bus to the terminal. A driver waiting in Arrivals with your name avoids all of this. Charges can change, so check the airport’s website.
When is a taxi cheaper than the train from Stansted?
On the fare alone the train is usually cheaper for one or two people, with advance Stansted Express singles advertised from about £9.90. The taxi is a fixed price for the vehicle, so three people to central London pay about £39 each, and the car goes door to door with the bags. It also leaves when you land, whatever the train timetable says.
Elsewhere in the UK
Other UK airports we serve
Heading to or from another British airport? These pages cover the same booking process, flight tracking and driver meeting service.
Heathrow Airport taxiWindsor, Slough, Reading and the M4 corridor.
Gatwick Airport taxiSussex, Surrey and the south coast, Brighton included.
Luton Airport taxiBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and the M1.
London City Airport taxiThe City, Canary Wharf and the Docklands.
Manchester Airport taxiGreater Manchester, Cheshire and the north-west.
Birmingham Airport taxiThe NEC and the West Midlands.
Edinburgh Airport taxiThe Scottish capital, Fife and the Lothians.
Glasgow Airport taxiGlasgow, Ayrshire and the Clyde coast.
All UK airportsThe full list of UK airports we serve.
Executive car (Mercedes E-Class or similar), photographed by Global Airport Taxi.
Booked once, met on arrival.
Agree the fare now and your driver will be in the Stansted Arrivals hall with your name on a board when you land. A delayed flight just moves the pickup, the first hour after landing is covered, child seats are free on request and cancellation costs nothing until 24 hours before.
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Free child seats
- Flight tracking