Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport Taxi & Private Hire
Great Dunmow is only around 6 miles from London Stansted Airport — a short A120 journey that typically takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on local traffic and the airport approach. Pre-booked private transfers start from £41.30 for a Saloon, with the £10 Stansted Set-Down charge included. Book in either direction, including hotel pickups from the Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow.
Fixed fares · Licensed private hire · Door-to-door · Hotel pickup available
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Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport Taxi Fares
A private taxi from Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport starts from £41.30 for a Saloon, with the confirmed fare shown before booking. Every fare includes the £10 Stansted Express Set-Down charge (effective 19 March 2026).
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Great Dunmow → STN | STN → Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | Standard cases | £41.30 | £41.30 |
| Estate | Up to 4 | Extra boot space | £42.55 | £42.55 |
| MPV5 | Up to 5 | Full luggage | £44.43 | £44.43 |
| MPV6 | Up to 6 | Full luggage | £46.00 | £46.00 |
| MPV7 | Up to 7 | Full luggage | £49.13 | £49.13 |
| MPV8 (8-seater) | Up to 8 | Full luggage | £50.69 | £50.69 |
| Executive Saloon | Up to 4 | Standard cases | £47.80 | £47.80 |
| Executive MPV | Up to 6 | Full luggage | £54.10 | £54.10 |
Fares confirmed at booking — no surge pricing, no late-night premium, no card fees.
What's Included?
Every fare includes door-to-door collection, the £10 Stansted Set-Down charge, luggage assistance at both ends, and flight monitoring on all arrival bookings with a 45-minute free wait.
When Can the Price Change?
The fare covers the quoted journey. Additional stops, extended waiting beyond the included window, or a vehicle upgrade would be confirmed at the time of booking.
Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport: Distance and Travel Time
Great Dunmow is approximately 6 miles from Stansted Airport via the A120 — making this one of the shortest airport-transfer routes we operate from Essex. The road connection is direct: the A120 westbound from Great Dunmow runs straight into the Stansted Airport approach road, with no motorway required.
Driving via the A120
From Great Dunmow, the A120 westbound leads directly to the Stansted Airport junction. The route avoids the M11 and M25 entirely. Under normal conditions, the journey takes around 10 to 15 minutes. The A120 can slow in the mornings approaching the airport on busy departure days, and roadworks on this stretch occasionally add time — for airport journeys, allowing 20 to 25 minutes is sensible for most flights.
When Should You Leave Great Dunmow?
Because the journey is so short, passengers are sometimes tempted to cut departure times close. The practical consideration is less about road distance and more about the airport itself: the Stansted terminal drop-off circuit and car-park return can consume several minutes during busy periods. For a flight with a 2-hour check-in requirement, leaving Great Dunmow around 90 minutes before departure allows comfortable time for the drive, drop-off and security.
Taxi from Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport
We collect from any Great Dunmow address — residential, town centre, hotel or business — at the confirmed pickup time. For early-morning flights, pickups from 3 am are available with advance booking.
Great Dunmow Pickup Areas
Our service covers:
- Great Dunmow town centre and High Street (CM6 1)
- Stortford Road and Doctor's Pond area — residential pickups throughout CM6
- Industrial estates and business parks along the A120 corridor
- Hotels including the Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow (Chelmsford Road, CM6 1LW)
If you are staying or departing from a specific address in the Great Dunmow area, enter the full postcode at stanstedairport-taxi.com for an exact fare.
Stansted Airport to Great Dunmow Taxi
For passengers arriving at Stansted, the transfer works in reverse. Our driver meets you inside the Stansted arrivals hall — past baggage reclaim and the customs exit — with a name board displaying your name. From there, it is a short 10 to 20-minute drive to Great Dunmow.
Where Will the Driver Meet You at Stansted?
Inside the arrivals hall, past the customs exit. No external taxi rank or pickup zone required. For the full Stansted Airport pickup process, see Stansted Airport Pickup.
What if the Flight Is Delayed?
We track every inbound flight from the scheduled arrival time and adjust the driver accordingly. A 45-minute free wait applies from when the flight status shows as landed. For longer delays, contact the driver directly on the number provided with your booking confirmation.
Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport
The Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow (Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1LW) is a popular overnight stop for passengers flying early from Stansted. The hotel sits just off the A120, making the airport transfer particularly straightforward — typically under 15 minutes.
We cover hotel pickups from the Travelodge as standard. For a 6 am flight requiring a 4 am airport arrival, a 3.30 am to 3.40 am pickup from the hotel puts passengers at Stansted with comfortable time for check-in and security. This is one of the most common early-morning use cases on this route. The return transfer — from Stansted arrivals back to the hotel after a late landing — is equally straightforward to pre-book.
Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport: Taxi vs Bus
Great Dunmow benefits from a direct bus connection to Stansted Airport, which is worth understanding when planning the journey.
| Factor | Pre-booked taxi | Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door | Yes | No — bus stop to bus stop |
| Direct airport journey | Yes | Direct services exist |
| Fixed pickup time | Your confirmed booking | Timetable-based |
| Luggage handling | Driver assists | Passenger manages |
| Residential/hotel pickup | Yes | Bus-stop based |
| Group convenience | Strong | Depends on party size |
| Cost | Higher | Usually lower |
| Early/late availability | Depends on timetable | Depends on current service |
Bus from Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport
Direct bus services connect Great Dunmow with Stansted Airport. Current services and departure times should be checked with the relevant operator or TravelEssex before travel, as routes and timetables change.
The bus is a practical option for single passengers without significant luggage. Where a group is travelling together, or where luggage is significant, a pre-booked taxi often makes more sense on a per-person cost basis.
When Does a Taxi Make More Sense?
- Passengers with multiple suitcases or bulky items
- Families or groups travelling together
- Hotel pickups (Travelodge or similar) where no direct bus stops
- Very early or late journeys where bus services may not operate
- Business or corporate travel requiring certainty of timing
Booking Your Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport Transfer
Enter the Great Dunmow pickup address at stanstedairport-taxi.com, select Stansted Airport, enter the travel date and time, choose the vehicle, and the fixed fare is confirmed before booking. For hotel pickups, enter the hotel address as the pickup location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport?
Fixed fares start from £41.30 for a Saloon (approximately 6 miles, including the £10 Stansted Set-Down charge). See the fare table above or use the calculator at stanstedairport-taxi.com for the exact price.
How long does the journey from Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport take?
Typically 10 to 20 minutes via the A120, depending on traffic near the airport approach. For airport journeys, allow 20 to 25 minutes.
How far is Great Dunmow from Stansted Airport?
Approximately 6 miles via the A120 westbound — one of the shortest airport-transfer routes from any Essex town.
Can I book a taxi from the Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow to the airport?
Yes. Enter the Travelodge address (Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1LW) as the pickup location when booking.
Can I book a return transfer from Stansted to Great Dunmow?
Yes. The driver meets you inside the Stansted arrivals hall with a name board. Provide the inbound flight number and arrival time when booking.
Is there a bus from Great Dunmow to Stansted Airport?
Direct bus services are available. Check current schedules with TravelEssex or the relevant operator before travelling, as timetables change.
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