Bermondsey is around 35–36 road miles from London Stansted Airport. In favourable traffic, a direct drive takes roughly 50 minutes. There's no direct train from Bermondsey Station to Stansted; current public-transport options typically connect through Tottenham Hale or Liverpool Street before the airport leg. A pre-booked Stansted Airport Taxi collects you from your exact SE1 or SE16 address and takes you directly to the terminal.
This page covers both directions. Bermondsey Station, Bermondsey Square, South Bermondsey, and the surrounding SE1/SE16 area are all consolidated here — no separate reverse URL or station URL.
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Prices last updated: October 2026
Fixed Fares · Both Directions
Your fare is fixed at the time of booking — not estimated and adjusted later. The full price appears before you confirm.
| Route | Fare |
|---|---|
| Bermondsey → Stansted Airport | From £80.30 |
The exact fare depends on your SE1 or SE16 pickup address, vehicle class, and any extras. The Stansted Airport drop-off charge — £10 as of 19 March 2026 — is included in the quoted price.
| Route | Fare |
|---|---|
| Stansted Airport → Bermondsey | From £80.30 |
Return fares are quoted separately. Include your flight number at booking so the pickup tracks your actual arrival.
Child seats are a paid add-on. Additional stops may carry a supplement.
Fixed Fares · Both Directions
Prices last updated: October 2026
| Vehicle | Best For | Bermondsey → Stansted | Stansted → Bermondsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Solo/couples | £80.30 | £80.30 |
| Estate | Extra luggage | £83.05 | £83.05 |
| MPV5 | Families, up to 5 | £87.33 | £87.33 |
| MPV6 | Groups, up to 6 | £91.00 | £91.00 |
| MPV7 | Larger groups, up to 7 | £98.03 | £98.03 |
| Minibus 8 | Groups, up to 8 | £101.39 | £101.39 |
| Executive Saloon | Business/premium | £101.80 | £101.80 |
| Executive MPV | Corporate groups | £117.10 | £117.10 |
Enter your exact Bermondsey address for the accurate fare.
Route & Road Network
Around 35–36 miles by road. Current planning from Bermondsey Underground Station gives approximately 35.3–35.5 miles. South Bermondsey benchmarks slightly further at around 36 miles.
Around 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes in favourable to moderate conditions. Current free-flow planning gives approximately 49 minutes from Bermondsey Station. Central London and East London congestion can add significant time during peak hours.
The journey heads north and east through London before picking up the M11 corridor toward Stansted. The exact roads depend on your SE1 or SE16 pickup address, Tower Bridge area conditions, City traffic, and live incidents. We route to actual conditions on the day.
Traffic & Timing
The baselines are for clear roads. Several parts of the route carry independent delay risk.
Jamaica Road runs directly through the heart of Bermondsey and can queue during morning commutes and after school. Any journey beginning in the area is subject to these patterns.
Routes north from Bermondsey toward the M11 corridor frequently pass near or through Tower Bridge Road or the City's southern approaches. Incidents here can add time independently of what's happening elsewhere.
Bermondsey Street, Long Lane, and the surrounding SE1 streets narrow at certain points. Unexpected closures or delivery-related hold-ups are worth factoring into early departures.
The section between central London and the M11 entry is consistently variable. Roadworks and incidents in this stretch can compound delays that started in Bermondsey.
The M11 mostly runs freely, but works near Harlow and congestion near the Stansted junction can add time on busier travel days.
Bank holidays and school-holiday weekends can cause queuing on the Stansted approach roads. Build extra time in on those dates.
Plan Your Departure
Work backwards from your flight:
Departure time − check-in close (typically 2 hours short-haul) − road journey allowance − traffic buffer = Bermondsey pickup time
Roads before 5am from Bermondsey are typically clear. The first Jubilee line service to Green Park and the first Victoria line service to Tottenham Hale run early, but check the actual timetable — very early connections don't always align with check-in windows for the earliest departures.
The 7–10am slot is consistently the most variable. Jamaica Road, Tower Bridge, and the City approach are each capable of adding time independently. Allow at least 45–60 minutes over the baseline.
Friday afternoons heading north and east from Bermondsey are slow. Weekend mornings are lighter, but bank-holiday weekends see predictable congestion near Stansted.
Check-in closes before the flight departs, not just before boarding. Most airlines close 45–60 minutes before scheduled departure.
More passengers and more luggage means more processing time at Stansted. Factor this in, particularly during school holidays.
Local Travel Guide
Bermondsey Underground Station is the strongest supporting entity on this page — the Jubilee line makes it one of South-East London's most connected interchange points.
Current planning from Bermondsey Station: approximately 35.5 road miles, around 49 minutes by road, around 1 hour 14 minutes via Tube and Stansted Express.
Your driver meets you at the agreed station exit. The exact meeting point — which exit, which side of Jamaica Road — is worth confirming at booking rather than leaving ambiguous.
The reverse station journey is on this same page. No separate reverse station URL exists.
Local Travel Guide
All pickups below are for Stansted Airport transfers only.
The main Jubilee line interchange for the area. Meeting point to be confirmed at booking.
The main village-feel street running through central Bermondsey. Door-to-door pickup from any address.
The hotel and retail quarter at the heart of the original village. Standard SE1 door-to-door service.
The main arterial road running through Bermondsey. Pickup from any Jamaica Road address.
Running north from the area toward London Bridge and the City. Standard SE1/SE16 pickup.
Running west from Bermondsey toward Borough. Standard door-to-door service.
Further south-east from the Bermondsey core. All South Bermondsey addresses within service coverage — enter your specific postcode for an accurate fare.
All SE1 addresses within normal service coverage. Enter your address for the fare.
SE16 covers Bermondsey's eastern reaches. Enter your SE16 address for the accurate fare.
We collect from any Bermondsey hotel, home, or business premises. Confirm the exact meeting point at booking.
Local Travel Guide
Bermondsey Square is one of the area's more commercially active sub-localities — the hotel, restaurants, and apartments around the antique market end of Bermondsey Street. Current planning gives a public-transport route from Bermondsey Square via Liverpool Street to the Stansted Express at around 1 hour 16 minutes overall.
For a direct transfer, we cover pickups from all Bermondsey Square addresses. Enter your exact address for the fare. No separate Bermondsey Square URL is needed.
Local Travel Guide
South Bermondsey sits further south-east from Bermondsey proper — around 36 miles from Stansted by road, around 51 minutes in favourable conditions. Public-transport alternatives include connections through Canary Wharf to the A9 coach (around 2 hours 9 minutes) or via Southwark to the A8 (around 2 hours 31 minutes).
For most South Bermondsey passengers, a direct transfer is the most practical option. Enter your South Bermondsey address for the accurate fare.
Local Travel Guide
Returning to Bermondsey from Stansted by public transport means the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale, then Tube and bus connections back to SE1 or SE16. Arriving at Liverpool Street at midnight is not the same as completing the journey to Bermondsey — the final Jubilee line or bus connection adds to an already long journey, particularly with airport luggage late at night.
A direct Stansted to Bermondsey transfer handles the whole thing in one vehicle.
Include your flight number at booking so the pickup tracks your actual landing time.
If your flight delays, the system tracks the real arrival. You won't exit arrivals to find the driver has already left.
Your driver meets you in Stansted arrivals with a name board. Contact details are in your booking confirmation.
The standard allowance covers normal passport control and baggage collection. For additional delays, call the driver directly.
From Stansted arrivals straight to Bermondsey Station, Bermondsey Square, Bermondsey Street, Jamaica Road, South Bermondsey, or your specific SE1 or SE16 home or business address.
Local Travel Guide
The reverse station journey is on this same page. Arriving at Stansted and needing to get back to Bermondsey Station means a direct vehicle is often faster than replicating the outbound public-transport route in reverse, particularly for late-night arrivals.
Cover: airport arrivals process, luggage loading, direct Bermondsey Station-area drop-off, and the fact that the Jubilee line does run late if you want to continue onward from the station.
Local Travel Guide
For returns, your flight number is tracked from the booking. When your plane lands late, the pickup adjusts to the real arrival time.
The free waiting allowance covers normal passport control and baggage collection. Beyond that, call the driver directly on the number in your confirmation.
Local Travel Guide
Compare Your Options
There's no direct train from Bermondsey Station to Stansted Airport. Current journey planning gives the fastest route at around 1 hour 14 minutes via Bermondsey → Jubilee line → Green Park → Victoria line → Tottenham Hale → Stansted Express. Via Liverpool Street, the total journey is around 1 hour 16 minutes.
| Factor | Taxi / Private Transfer | Public Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Exact Bermondsey address | Station or bus stop |
| Changes | None normally | 2 or more |
| Main hub | None | Tottenham Hale or Liverpool Street |
| Airport arrival | Terminal | Railway station |
| Favourable road time | ~49 min | ~1h14 fastest |
| Luggage | Stays in vehicle | Managed through changes |
| Price basis | Per vehicle | Per passenger |
Local Travel Guide
Two strong route patterns from Bermondsey, using different hubs.
Option 1 — Via Tottenham Hale Bermondsey → Jubilee line → Green Park → Victoria line → Tottenham Hale → Stansted Express Current planning: approximately 1 hour 14 minutes overall.
Option 2 — Via Liverpool Street Bermondsey → bus 47 → Liverpool Street → Stansted Express Current planning: approximately 1 hour 16 minutes overall.
Local Travel Guide
| Connection | Best Approach | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hale | Jubilee line to Green Park, then Victoria line north | Shorter airport-train leg |
| Liverpool Street | Bus 47 from Bermondsey | Train or coach flexibility once there |
Tottenham Hale may suit:
Liverpool Street may suit:
Both routes take roughly the same total time from Bermondsey. The practical difference is which interchange feels more manageable — one change (Green Park) for Tottenham Hale, or a bus followed by one clear Stansted Express connection at Liverpool Street.
Compare Your Options
There's no direct coach from Bermondsey to Stansted Airport. The main current route uses bus 47 from Bermondsey to Liverpool Street, then the National Express A8 coach to Stansted — around 1 hour 43 minutes overall.
Stansted Airport confirms A8 serves: Tottenham Hale, Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, Southwark, Waterloo, and Victoria.
| Factor | Taxi | Coach via Liverpool Street |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Exact SE1/SE16 address | Reach Liverpool Street first |
| Changes | None normally | At least one |
| Favourable time | ~49 min | ~1h43 |
| Luggage | Stays in vehicle | Managed through connection |
| Price basis | Per vehicle | Per passenger |
Local Travel Guide
Once you're at Liverpool Street, two onward options exist:
Stansted Express — approximately 50 minutes; arrives at Stansted Airport railway station. The generally faster option.
National Express A8 coach — road-based; often lower-cost; arrives at Stansted Coach Station.
For passengers who've taken the bus from Bermondsey to Liverpool Street, the Stansted Express is typically the faster and more comfortable onward connection.
Local Travel Guide
Southwark is geographically close to Bermondsey and is an official National Express A8 stop. This may suit western Bermondsey origins or passengers near Blackfriars Road. The Southwark A8 connection is most useful as a local bus journey — it's not a walk from most Bermondsey addresses.
Southwark remains a transport interchange for this page, not an absorbed geographic owner.
Local Travel Guide
Current planning gives: South Bermondsey → Canary Wharf → National Express A9 → Stansted at around 2 hours 9 minutes.
The A9 serves: Stratford, Canary Wharf, Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, Liverpool Street, and Bethnal Green.
For most South Bermondsey passengers, the Canary Wharf A9 connection is a secondary option — practical if you're already near Canary Wharf, but not the natural first choice for most SE16 addresses.
Local Travel Guide
| Connection | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | Bermondsey Station and Bermondsey Square users | Train or coach flexibility; bus 47 connection |
| Southwark | Western Bermondsey, Blackfriars Road access | Shorter local leg; A8 direct |
| Canary Wharf | South Bermondsey eastern origins | A9; longer journey overall |
For most Bermondsey addresses, Liverpool Street gives the best flexibility once you're there.
Compare Your Options
| Stansted Airport Taxi | On-Demand Ride-Hailing | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Advance, confirmed | Live at time of request |
| Fare | Fixed at booking | Upfront estimate at request |
| Airport charge | Included | May be separate |
| Flight monitoring | Included on returns | Not standard |
| Licensing | Uttlesford PHV | Platform-specific |
| Late-night | Confirmed vehicle | Subject to availability |
For early-morning Bermondsey departures and late-night Stansted arrivals, a pre-booked vehicle removes both pricing uncertainty and availability risk.
Compare Your Options
Taxi may suit:
Train may suit:
Coach may suit:
On-demand ride-hailing may suit:
No universal winner — it depends on passenger count, luggage, time of day, and budget.
Saloon to 16-Seat Minibus
Up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases. Most solo and couple bookings from SE1/SE16.
Up to 4 passengers with extra boot space. Good for airport-sized luggage.
Up to 5 passengers. Family of 5 from Bermondsey.
Up to 6 passengers with full luggage.
Up to 7 passengers. Larger family or group bookings.
Up to 8 passengers. Group bookings from Bermondsey.
Up to 4 passengers. Business travel from SE1/SE16.
Up to 6 passengers. Corporate groups from Bermondsey.
Book on actual passenger count and total luggage — not the smallest available fare.
Local Travel Guide
Child seats are a paid add-on — specify the age and weight of each child at booking. A pushchair reduces boot space, so count it alongside the suitcases when choosing a vehicle.
The alternative from Bermondsey — Jubilee line to Green Park, change to Victoria line at Green Park, travel to Tottenham Hale, then Stansted Express — is straightforward enough for solo travellers with cabin bags. With a pushchair, large suitcases, and young children, two Underground interchanges plus an airport train is a different prospect entirely. The direct vehicle removes all of that.
Local Travel Guide
Early flights work well with a home pickup from Bermondsey. Roads before 5am from SE1/SE16 are clear and the drive typically runs within the lower end of the estimate. If you're considering the Jubilee line to Green Park option, check the actual first service time — very early connections don't always align with the check-in windows for early departures.
Local Travel Guide
Landing late at Stansted means the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale, then Tube and bus connections back to Bermondsey. Reaching Tottenham Hale or Liverpool Street is not the same as completing the journey to SE1 — late-night Jubilee line frequency thins out, and carrying airport luggage on the late-night network after a long day is the part most returning travellers least enjoy.
A direct Stansted to Bermondsey transfer handles the whole journey from arrivals to your door.
Local Travel Guide
Use the Bermondsey route for: Bermondsey Station, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey Square, Long Lane, and SE16 or Bermondsey-focused SE1 addresses.
Use the Elephant & Castle route for: Elephant & Castle Station, Newington Causeway, Elephant Park, and New Kent Road immediate area.
Do not merge fare or route tables — each page is a separate route with separate distances and fares.
Local Travel Guide
Use the Bermondsey route for: Bermondsey Station, Bermondsey Square, Jamaica Road, and South Bermondsey.
Use the London Bridge route for: London Bridge Station and the Borough Market immediate station area.
Bermondsey Street addresses should use the actual Bermondsey address at booking rather than assuming London Bridge because it's a nearby transport hub — the pickup location affects the fare and journey time.
Local Travel Guide
Bermondsey covers: Bermondsey Underground Station, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey Square, and the central SE1/SE16 area.
South Bermondsey covers: South Bermondsey Station, Galleywall Road, and addresses genuinely centred further south or east.
Your exact origin affects the road mileage, fare, pickup timing, and the most practical public-transport alternative. Enter the actual address.
Book in Minutes
Enter your exact Bermondsey pickup address.
Select London Stansted Airport as your destination.
Choose your travel date and pickup time.
Enter your passenger count.
Specify your luggage.
Select your vehicle class.
Review the fixed fare and inclusions.
For returns, add your flight number.
Add child seats or accessibility requirements.
Confirm your booking.
Both directions are on this single page. There's no reverse URL at /stansted-airport-to-bermondsey-taxi. Book outbound and return as separate bookings from this page.
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Bermondsey to Stansted FAQs
Fares are fixed at booking and depend on your exact SE1 or SE16 pickup address and vehicle class. The Stansted Airport drop-off charge is included. Use the booking tool for your specific fare.
Around 35–36 miles by road. Current planning from Bermondsey Underground Station gives approximately 35.5 miles.
Around 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes in favourable conditions. Current free-flow planning gives approximately 49 minutes from Bermondsey Station.
No. The fastest current public-transport route is approximately 1 hour 14 minutes, via Jubilee line to Green Park then Victoria line to Tottenham Hale.
Both take similar total time from Bermondsey. Tottenham Hale uses the Jubilee and Victoria lines; Liverpool Street uses bus 47. Liverpool Street offers flexibility between Stansted Express and A8 coach once there.
Yes. The reverse journey is on this same page.
Credentials & Licensing
Every driver working with Stansted Airport Taxi holds:
All vehicles are ULEZ-compliant. WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) fleet available 24/7 on request — book via the booking tool or call us directly.
Reviewed by Stansted Airport Taxi — Uttlesford PHV Licensed Operator. Last verified: October 2026.
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