Edgware to Stansted Airport Taxi — Fixed Fares, Both Directions
Edgware to Stansted Airport is 35.4 road miles, around an hour to 1 hour 15 minutes by car, with fixed fares from £69.52 in a saloon in either direction. Edgware sits in north-west London — the awkward side of the city for Stansted. The journey uses the North Circular or the M25 rather than reaching the M11 directly, and that routing is what shapes both the time and the variability.
Is Edgware Road the Same as Edgware?
No — and the two names are used interchangeably often enough that it is worth settling before you look at a fare. They are not the same place, they are several miles apart, and a quote for one is not a quote for the other.
Edgware
- A district in north-west London, in the Borough of Barnet
- At the northern terminus of the Northern line
- Postcodes in the HA8 area
- 35.4 road miles to Stansted · from £69.52
Its transport links run north-west towards Watford and south into central London — not east towards Stansted. That geography is the whole story of this route.
Edgware Road
- A major road running north-west out of central London
- Also the name of two Underground stations, near Marylebone and Paddington
- Several miles south of Edgware
- A different distance, and therefore a different fare
If you are travelling from a central London postcode, our London to Stansted page covers central London pickups.
Unsure which you mean? Give us the postcode. That resolves it immediately and guarantees the fare quoted is for the journey you are actually making — not for a place with a similar name several miles away.
Edgware to Stansted Airport at a Glance
Edgware sits north-west of London; Stansted sits north-east. There is no direct road east, so the journey runs via the North Circular or the M25 before joining the M11 for the final approach. Every scheduled option has the same problem, and solves it worse — by running south into the centre first.
Who books this route: Edgware residents, north-west London families, and travellers for whom a two-change rail journey with luggage across London is not realistic. Plus anyone flying early or landing late, when nothing scheduled runs at all.
Edgware to Stansted, and Stansted to Edgware
The same distance and the same fixed-fare basis in both directions. The return leg is where the difference between a car and a train is largest.
Edgware to Stansted Airport
Door to door from any address in Edgware and the surrounding area, direct to the terminal set-down. Stansted operates one terminal, so there is no wrong building to reach.
The £10 drop-off charge is included in your fare, with nothing to pay at the kerb and no payment deadline afterwards.
Give us the full postcode. Distances vary meaningfully across the area — and the postcode also removes any Edgware Road ambiguity in one step.
Stansted Airport to Edgware
Meet and greet in the arrivals hall with a name board, flight monitoring against your actual landing time, and 45 to 60 minutes of free waiting after you land. Your driver's details reach you before the journey.
This direction matters more than the outbound. Returning by public transport means the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale, then the Underground across London, then a walk at the far end — with cases, late at night, after a flight.
How Much Is a Taxi from Edgware to Stansted Airport?
£69.52 in a saloon, fixed at booking. A minimum fare covers the first 5 miles, then a per-mile rate applies beyond — both depending on the vehicle class you book.
Rate Card by Vehicle Class
| Vehicle class | Model | Passengers | Min fare (first 5 mi) | Per mile after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Prius / Passat | 1–3 | £30.00 | £1.30 |
| Estate | Passat Estate | Up to 4 | £31.20 | £1.35 |
| MPV5 | — | Up to 5 | £33.00 | £1.43 |
| MPV6 | — | Up to 6 | £34.50 | £1.50 |
| MPV7 | — | Up to 7 | £37.50 | £1.63 |
| MPV8 | Mercedes Vito | Up to 8 | £39.00 | £1.69 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class | 1–3 | £36.00 | £1.80 |
| Exec MPV | V-Class | Up to 6 | £42.00 | £2.10 |
Fixed Fares — Edgware to Stansted (35.4 miles)
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Luggage | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 1–3 | 2 large cases | £69.52 |
| Estate | Up to 4 | 3–4 large cases | £72.24 |
| MPV5 | Up to 5 | 5 cases | £76.47 |
| MPV6 | Up to 6 | 5–6 cases | £80.10 |
| MPV7 | Up to 7 | 7 cases | £87.05 |
| MPV8 | Up to 8 | 8 cases | £90.38 |
| Executive | 1–3 | 2 cases | £90.72 |
| Exec MPV | Up to 6 | 5 cases | £105.84 |
Fixed at booking. Prices last updated August 2026. £10 drop-off charge, all road tolls and free child seats included. Your final fixed fare is confirmed from your exact postcode at the time of booking.
What determines the fare: your exact pickup postcode — Edgware covers a meaningful area and road distance varies across it — and the vehicle class, which sets both the minimum and the per-mile rate. Nothing else. A 03:00 booking and a 15:00 booking cost the same on this route. At eight passengers an MPV8 works out at £11.30 per person, door to door.
Stansted Airport to Edgware fare: identical, on the same distance and the same rate card. Return legs are confirmed at the same fixed price, with flight monitoring applied to the inbound.
How Far Is Edgware from Stansted, and How Long Does It Take?
35.4 road miles, around an hour to 1 hour 15 minutes in normal conditions and longer during the weekday peak. Road distance — not straight-line distance — is what your fare and journey time are based on, and on a route that has to work around London the two diverge more than usual.
The driving route
The route runs east from Edgware via the A41 and North Circular, or north-east to the M25, before joining the M11 and then the A120 at Junction 8 into the airport. There is no single best routing — which works better depends on conditions on the day, and your driver will take the workable approach rather than a fixed one.
What can affect journey time
The North Circular
Fails unpredictablyA congestion point in its own right, and the section that most often decides whether this journey lands at the lower or upper end of its range.
M25 northern section
ExposedWhere that routing is used. Heavy traffic through the Hertfordshire stretch, and difficult to predict in advance.
The M11
SharedShared with every other Stansted journey, with limited parallel capacity when something closes it.
Direction vs commuter flow
Often helpsA morning journey out to Stansted runs against the inbound flow and often beats expectations; the same journey inbound at that hour does not.
What makes this less predictable than an M11-corridor journey: it crosses two exposed sections rather than one. Our best routes guide explains why that widens the range, and the journey times guide covers the corridor in detail.
Planning your pickup — work backwards, not forwards
Early Departures and Late Arrivals
Stansted's departure wave begins around 04:00, and the Stansted Express does not restart until between 05:28 and 05:55. Between those points, north-west London has no workable scheduled route to the airport at all.
Edgware for an early flight
A 06:30 departure means being in the terminal by 04:30, which means leaving Edgware around 03:00.
Nothing scheduled runs then. The Northern line does not operate at that hour on most nights, the Stansted Express does not restart until between 05:28 and 05:55, and reaching a 24-hour coach stop from Edgware is itself a problem at 03:00.
We charge the same fare at 03:00 as at 15:00, and we collect from your door.
Late arrival planning
The last Stansted train goes at about 00:30 — and even if you catch it, you then need the Underground across London to Edgware, which has its own last services.
A pre-booked car has no last departure. With flight monitoring, a delayed landing simply moves the pickup — no call needed and no rebooking fee.
Taxi vs Public Transport from Edgware
Every scheduled option from Edgware runs south into central London before turning east. That is the cost of sitting on the north-west side of the city — and it is where a car earns its place rather than on raw speed alone.
| Private transfer | Rail via central London | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | Yes | No |
| Changes | None | At least two |
| Journey time | ~1h–1h 15m | ~1h 23m plus access |
| Luggage | Handled | Carried across two changes |
| Overnight | Yes | No |
| Cost, 1 person | £69.52 | Lower |
| Cost, 8 people | £11.30 each | Multiplies |
By rail
The Northern line from Edgware into central London, then the Stansted Express from Liverpool Street or a connection via Tottenham Hale. At least two changes, and roughly 1 hour 23 minutes at best excluding the walk at either end.
By coach
National Express serves Stansted from central London 24 hours a day from around £7 — but reaching a coach stop from Edgware is a separate journey in itself.
By car and parking
Driving and parking, with pre-booked airport parking from around £6.80 a day against gate prices reaching £21.50 to £57.
Where each wins
Public transport: cost, for one person travelling light in daylight with time in hand. Us: the changes — plus groups, early flights and late landings.
Detail at the Stansted end: rail services guide · coaches and buses guide
Where We Collect From in Edgware
Any address in Edgware and the surrounding area. Give us the full postcode — distances vary meaningfully across the area, and the postcode removes any Edgware Road ambiguity at the same time.
What to consider before booking
Your exact postcode
It determines the fare — and removes any Edgware Road ambiguity in one step.
Your luggage count
It determines the vehicle class more often than passenger numbers do.
Your flight time
Give us that rather than a pickup time, and we calculate the departure rather than you estimating it.
Child seats or accessibility
Easier to arrange at booking than on the day. Child seats are free, every age group, fitted before we arrive.
Choosing Your Vehicle
Let the boot decide, not the seats. A saloon seats four adults; it will not take four adults and four airport cases. An estate handles three or four large cases; MPV5 to MPV8 more, with boot space falling as the seats fill.
On this route the luggage question is really about the alternative. A rail journey from Edgware means the Underground to Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale, then the Stansted Express — two changes with cases, through central London stations.
Families and groups: child seats are free for every age group, fitted before we arrive. Pushchairs are carried and loaded by the driver — count them when choosing your class, because they take real boot space. Groups of up to 8 travel in one vehicle; above that we arrange multiple vehicles on one booking, scheduled to arrive together at both ends.
Per person in an MPV8 (8 passengers) — £90.38 shared eight ways, door to door, luggage handled, with none of the two changes through central London stations that the rail alternative requires.
Who Is This Route Suitable For?
Solo travellers
Rail is cheaper if your timings suit and you can manage two changes. We would rather say so.
Couples
£34.76 each, with no changes and the luggage handled at both ends.
Families
The clearest case. Two changes across central London with children and cases is what this route saves you.
Groups
£11.30 per head at eight passengers, in a single vehicle.
Business travellers
Pickup from home or a business address, timed to your schedule, with executive vehicles and corporate accounts available.
Early departures & late arrivals
Effectively the only option, since nothing scheduled covers a 03:00 start or a post-midnight return to north-west London.
Booking an Edgware to Stansted Airport Taxi
Book ahead for larger vehicles and early departures. Same-day is possible subject to availability — call rather than booking online.
Give Us Your Full Postcode
Pickup postcode, destination and flight time. The postcode sets the exact fare and resolves any Edgware Road ambiguity.
Receive Your Fixed Fare
Priced by distance and vehicle class — via 24/7 booking online or by calling +44 20 3617 7825.
Written Confirmation
Pickup time, vehicle and fixed fare confirmed in writing with the price locked. Driver details follow. Amend any time via contact us.
Direct Journey
Your driver arrives at the agreed time and contacts you, then runs direct with the £10 drop-off charge already covered.
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Edgware to Stansted Airport Taxi — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get from Edgware to Stansted Airport?
A: By pre-booked private hire door to door, taking around an hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or by rail via central London with at least two changes. There is no direct public transport service.
Q: Is there a taxi from Edgware to Stansted Airport?
A: Yes, pre-booked private hire, available 24 hours a day with fixed fares confirmed at booking and no night premium.
Q: How much is a taxi from Edgware to Stansted Airport?
A: £69.52 in a saloon, fixed at booking — a £30.00 minimum covering the first 5 miles plus £1.30 per mile for the remaining 30.4. Larger vehicles range to £105.84 for an Executive MPV.
Q: What determines the Edgware to Stansted taxi fare?
A: Your exact pickup postcode and the vehicle class you book, and nothing else. There is no surge pricing, no night premium and no peak-period premium.
Q: How far is Edgware from Stansted Airport?
A: 35.4 road miles. The journey uses the North Circular or the M25 before joining the M11, because Edgware sits north-west of London and Stansted north-east.
Q: How long does Edgware to Stansted Airport take?
A: Around an hour to 1 hour 15 minutes in normal conditions, longer at peak. The route crosses two exposed sections rather than one, which widens the range compared with an M11-corridor journey.
Q: Can I pre-book an Edgware to Stansted Airport taxi?
A: Yes, and we recommend it — particularly for 7- and 8-seaters, executive vehicles and early departures. Same-day booking is possible subject to availability.
Q: How do I get from Stansted Airport to Edgware?
A: By pre-booked transfer at the same fixed-fare basis, with flight monitoring, meet and greet in arrivals and 45 to 60 minutes free waiting. By rail it means the Stansted Express then the Underground across London.
Q: Can I book a return taxi from Stansted Airport to Edgware?
A: Yes. Book both legs together and each is confirmed at its own fixed fare, with flight monitoring applied to the inbound leg. Give us your flight number so the return pickup adjusts automatically.
Q: Can I travel from Edgware to Stansted Airport with luggage?
A: Yes, and it is one of the main reasons to book a car on this route. A rail journey means two changes with cases through central London stations.
Q: Which vehicle should I book for a group?
A: Up to 8 passengers in an MPV8 at £90.38, which is £11.30 per person. Above 8, we arrange multiple vehicles on a single booking.
Q: Can I book a taxi for an early-morning flight?
A: Yes, at any hour with no night premium. A 06:30 flight typically means a 03:00 pickup, when neither the Underground nor the Stansted Express is running.
Q: Can I arrange a late-night Stansted Airport pickup?
A: Yes. We monitor your flight and adjust the pickup to your actual landing time, with 45 to 60 minutes free waiting. A car has no last departure, unlike the train.
Q: What pickup locations are available in Edgware?
A: Any address in Edgware and the surrounding area — the town centre, Edgware station, residential HA8 addresses, plus Burnt Oak, Canons Park, Queensbury, Stanmore and Mill Hill. Give us the full postcode.
Q: Is Edgware Road the same as Edgware?
A: No. Edgware is a district in north-west London at the end of the Northern line. Edgware Road is a road and two Underground stations in central London, several miles south. They are different journeys with different fares — give us the postcode.
Related Routes and Guides
Other London and Home Counties routes to Stansted, plus the planning guides for this corridor.
Planning:
journey times ·
distances ·
best routes ·
traffic
At the airport:
terminal guide ·
drop-off guide ·
arrivals guide
Sources — verified against the primary source:
London Stansted Airport — pick up and drop off
Stansted Express — timetables
National Express — Stansted Airport
Reviewed: August 2026 · Prices last updated: August 2026 · Next review: November 2026 · QMH Technologies Ltd, Company No. 13506378 · 10–16 Tiller Road, London E14 8PX
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