South Kensington Station (SW7 2NB, Pelham Street) — Served by the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines. Located at the junction of Pelham Street and Old Brompton Road, approximately 200 metres from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum. Private hire collection from Pelham Street and the station forecourt. South Kensington is a major tourist and residential interchange — specify "South Kensington Station, SW7" when booking.
Kensington to Stansted Airport Taxi
Kensington is one of West London's most prestigious areas, home to world-class museums, embassies, high-end residential addresses, and the internationally-recognised Kensington Olympia exhibition venue. The journey from Kensington to Stansted Airport is a cross-city transfer of approximately 42 miles, crossing from West London to the northeast edge of Greater London.
Stansted Airport Taxi provides fixed-price, door-to-door private hire from all Kensington addresses — South Kensington, High Street Kensington, Kensington Olympia, Holland Park, Earl's Court border, and all W8, W14 and SW7 postcodes — directly to Stansted Airport.
Book your Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington and confirm your fixed fare before you travel.
Key Facts
Key Facts — Kensington to Stansted Airport Taxi
- Route
- Kensington, London W8/W14/SW7 to Stansted Airport, CM24 1QW
- Approximate Road Distance
- 42 miles
- Typical Journey Time
- 65–90 minutes (traffic dependent)
- Fare from (Saloon)
- £88.10 fixed
- Fare from (Minibus 16)
- £202.70 fixed
- Airport Drop Charge Included
- Yes — £10 Stansted Express Set Down
- Child Seats
- Available on request, £15 per seat
- Service Hours
- 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Flight Monitoring
- Yes — included at no extra charge
- Meet and Greet
- Yes — arrivals hall, name board
- Operator Licence
- Uttlesford District Council PHV Operator Licence
- Company Registration
- Companies House No. 13506378
- DBS Checks
- Enhanced DBS — all drivers
- Driver Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2, PCO Licence
- Trust Accreditation
- T20 Trust Bar
Licensed · Fixed Fares · 24/7
Why Choose Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington
Stansted Airport Taxi is a licensed private hire company holding a current Uttlesford District Council PHV Operator Licence. Every driver employed by Stansted Airport Taxi is Enhanced DBS checked, holds NVQ Level 2 in passenger transport, and carries a full PCO licence. Stansted Airport Taxi is registered at Companies House under number 13506378 and is accredited under the T20 Trust Bar standard.
Passengers booking a Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington receive:
A fixed fare confirmed at booking — the price in your booking confirmation is what you pay. No surge pricing, no night premium, no airport surcharge on the day.
24/7 availability — Stansted Airport Taxi operates around the clock, 365 days a year.
Real-time flight monitoring — your Stansted Airport Taxi driver monitors your inbound flight on return journeys and adjusts collection time for delays.
Professional, licensed drivers — DBS Enhanced, NVQ Level 2 qualified, PCO licensed.
T20 Trust Bar accreditation — independently assessed and approved.
Companies House registered — No. 13506378.
Kensington passengers often include international visitors, exhibition attendees, museum professionals, and embassy staff. Stansted Airport Taxi provides an executive and premium service level that matches the expectations of Kensington's cosmopolitan travel market.
Route & Journey Time
Kensington to Stansted Airport — Route Overview
The journey from Kensington to Stansted Airport covers approximately 42 miles. Your Stansted Airport Taxi driver will typically head east via the Cromwell Road (A4) or Kensington High Street, then through Knightsbridge and the City of London, before joining northbound routes via the A10 or M11 to Stansted Airport. In normal traffic conditions, the journey takes between 65 and 90 minutes.
Kensington's position in West London means the journey to Stansted Airport involves a full cross-city traverse. Stansted Airport Taxi recommends departing at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight time, and additional time should be allowed on days when major exhibitions or events are running at Kensington Olympia.
Stansted Airport Taxi collects from all Kensington addresses, including:
- South Kensington Station (Pelham Street, SW7 2NB) — District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines
- High Street Kensington Station (W8 4PT) — District and Circle lines
- Kensington Olympia (Hammersmith Road and Russell Road ranks, W14 8UX) — District line and Overground Mildmay line; major exhibition venue
- Holland Park (W11 4LJ) — residential addresses
- Earl's Court border — SW5 and W8 postcodes
- Cromwell Road hotel district — SW7 hotels and serviced apartments
- Kensington Palace / Notting Hill Gate border — W8 and W11 postcodes
- All W8, W14, SW7 postcodes — residential, hotel, and embassy addresses throughout
Pick-Up Points & Local Guide
Kensington — Entity Disambiguation
Kensington contains three transport interchange points that share the "Kensington" name. Passengers booking a Stansted Airport Taxi should specify their exact pick-up location:
High Street Kensington Station (W8 4PT) — Served by the District and Circle lines. Located on Kensington High Street, adjacent to the Kensington Arcade. This station serves the main Kensington High Street shopping area, Kensington Palace, and the Holland Park residential area. It is a separate station from South Kensington and is approximately 1 mile to the northwest.
Kensington Olympia (W14 8UX, Hammersmith Road / Russell Road) — Served by the District line and the London Overground Mildmay line (Stratford direction, enabling onward connection to the Stansted Express at Stratford). Kensington Olympia is primarily an exhibition and conference venue — the Olympia London complex hosts major trade shows, exhibitions, and public events throughout the year. Private hire ranks near Kensington Olympia are located on Hammersmith Road and on Russell Road. During major exhibitions, demand for Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington Olympia increases significantly — early booking is recommended.
Kensington Olympia Mildmay Line Note — The Overground Mildmay line from Kensington Olympia connects to Stratford (via Shepherd's Bush, Willesden Junction, and Hackney Central), from where the Stansted Express can be boarded. This is a rail alternative to a Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington Olympia, though it involves multiple changes and is impractical with exhibition or trade show luggage.
Pick-Up Points & Local Guide
Kensington Olympia — Exhibition and Event Luggage Module
Kensington Olympia is one of the UK's most active exhibition venues. Passengers departing from the Olympia complex to Stansted Airport often travel with:
- Exhibition samples and promotional materials
- Display equipment and carry cases
- Luggage accumulated during a multi-day trade show stay
- Multiple passengers from a shared corporate stand
For Stansted Airport Taxi bookings from Kensington Olympia associated with an exhibition or trade show, the Estate, MPV, Executive MPV, or Minibus classes are recommended over the standard Saloon due to luggage volumes. Contact Stansted Airport Taxi at info@stanstedairport-taxi.com to discuss vehicle configuration for large-volume or specialised transfers from Kensington Olympia.
Fixed Fares · 12 Vehicle Classes
Stansted Airport Taxi Fares from Kensington
All fares below are fixed prices calculated on the approximate road distance of 42 miles from central Kensington to Stansted Airport, inclusive of the £10 Stansted Express Set Down charge.
| Vehicle Class | Passengers | Price from Kensington to Stansted |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | £88.10 |
| Estate | Up to 4 | £91.15 |
| MPV 5 | Up to 5 | £95.91 |
| MPV 6 | Up to 6 | £100.00 |
| MPV 7 | Up to 7 | £107.81 |
| MPV 8 | Up to 8 | £111.53 |
| Executive Saloon | Up to 4 | £112.60 |
| Executive MPV | Up to 7 | £129.70 |
| Minibus 10 | Up to 10 | £146.40 |
| Minibus 12 | Up to 12 | £164.50 |
| Minibus 14 | Up to 14 | £183.60 |
| Minibus 16 | Up to 16 | £202.70 |
Fares shown are indicative, calculated on distance by vehicle class, and confirmed at booking via our fare calculator. Your final fixed price is locked in your booking confirmation — no surge, no airport surcharge, no late-night premium, no card fees.
Get an Instant QuoteChild seats are available on request at £15 per seat. Please specify when booking your Stansted Airport Taxi.
Saloon to 16-Seat Minibus
Vehicle Classes for Kensington to Stansted Airport Taxi
Saloon (Up to 4 Passengers, 2 Large Cases)
The standard Stansted Airport Taxi for individuals and couples departing Kensington. Reliable, comfortable vehicles for the 42-mile journey to Stansted Airport.
Estate (Up to 4 Passengers, 3 Large Cases)
Additional luggage capacity for Kensington passengers travelling with more than 2 large cases. Recommended for passengers departing after exhibitions or conferences at Kensington Olympia.
MPV 5 to MPV 8 (Up to 5–8 Passengers)
Multi-Purpose Vehicles for Kensington families and groups, and for corporate parties departing from Olympia or the Cromwell Road hotel district.
Executive Saloon and Executive MPV
Stansted Airport Taxi Executive class is a natural fit for Kensington, which is home to embassies, consulates, five-star hotels, and high-net-worth residential addresses. Executive Saloon (£112.60) and Executive MPV (£129.70) provide leather seating, climate control, and complimentary Wi-Fi on request. The Executive MPV is ideal for corporate groups of up to 7 passengers departing from Kensington to Stansted Airport.
Minibus Fleet (10 to 16 Passengers)
Stansted Airport Taxi minibuses from Kensington for groups of 10, 12, 14, and 16 passengers. Particularly relevant for post-exhibition group departures from Kensington Olympia and for large hotel parties. All minibus drivers hold category D licences and Enhanced DBS clearance.
Taxi · Train · Coach · Driving
Kensington to Stansted Airport — Transport Options Compared
Kensington is well served by the Underground, but reaching Stansted Airport by rail still requires multiple changes and is impractical with significant luggage.
| Option | Approx Cost | Journey Time | Door-to-Door | Fixed Price | Luggage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted Airport Taxi (Saloon) | £88.10 | 65–90 min | Yes | Yes | Unlimited per vehicle | Single vehicle, door collection |
| Tube → Liverpool Street → Stansted Express | £18–£35 | 80–105 min | No | No | 2 bags comfort | District/Circle → Liverpool Street (approx 40 min) + Stansted Express (47 min) |
| Piccadilly line → King's Cross → Victoria line → Tottenham Hale → Stansted Express | £18–£35 | 85–110 min | No | No | 2 bags comfort | From South Kensington; multiple changes |
| Mildmay Overground → Stratford → Stansted Express | £18–£32 | 80–105 min | No | No | 2 bags comfort | Kensington Olympia → Stratford → Stansted Express |
| Driving (parking) | £35–£100 parking | 65–85 min | Yes | No | Unlimited | Return parking costs significant |
Rail Options from Kensington — There is no single connection from any Kensington station to Stansted Airport. From South Kensington, the Piccadilly line eastbound provides access to King's Cross (approximately 25 minutes), then the Victoria line to Tottenham Hale (approximately 5 minutes), then the Stansted Express (approximately 35 minutes). Total journey: approximately 75–90 minutes excluding wait times. From High Street Kensington or Kensington Olympia, the District line to Liverpool Street (approximately 35–40 minutes) followed by the Stansted Express (47 minutes) is an alternative. From Kensington Olympia specifically, the Mildmay Overground line to Stratford (approximately 25 minutes) then the Stansted Express (approximately 45 minutes) is another option, though with 2 platform changes.
Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington eliminates all connections, luggage handling on the Underground, and unpredictability. For groups of 2 or more, for passengers with significant luggage, and for exhibition or event departures from Kensington Olympia, Stansted Airport Taxi is the clear practical choice.
Arrivals Hall · Name Board
Meet and Greet at Stansted Airport
When you return from Stansted Airport to Kensington, your Stansted Airport Taxi driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board. Stansted Airport Taxi monitors your inbound flight and adjusts the driver's arrival for any delay.
Stansted Airport has a single terminal. After collecting luggage and clearing customs, proceed to the arrivals concourse where your Stansted Airport Taxi driver will be waiting. The driver will assist with luggage and escort you to the vehicle for the return journey to Kensington.
The £10 Stansted Express Set Down charge is included in all Stansted Airport Taxi fares. No additional airport charges apply.
Stansted Airport → Kensington
Travelling from Stansted Airport to Kensington
Stansted Airport Taxi provides 24-hour return transfers from Stansted Airport to all Kensington addresses — W8, W14, SW7, and surrounding postcodes. Book your return Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington at the same time as your outward journey to confirm a driver is allocated.
Late-night and early-morning arrivals at Stansted Airport are available at the same fixed fare for the return journey to Kensington.
Five Simple Steps
Booking Your Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington
Booking a Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington takes under three minutes.
- 1
Enter your Kensington pick-up address — your home, hotel, South Kensington Station, High Street Kensington Station, Kensington Olympia, or any W8, W14, or SW7 address.
- 2
Select your vehicle class — Saloon, Estate, MPV, Executive, or Minibus. For Olympia exhibition departures, we recommend Estate or MPV as a minimum.
- 3
Enter your flight number — used to monitor your departure and arrival.
- 4
Confirm your booking — instant email confirmation with fixed fare, driver name, and vehicle registration.
- 5
Travel with confidence — your Stansted Airport Taxi collects from Kensington and delivers you directly to the Stansted Airport terminal entrance.
For corporate accounts, Executive bookings, and minibus group transfers from Kensington, contact Stansted Airport Taxi at info@stanstedairport-taxi.com.
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Kensington to Stansted FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions — Kensington to Stansted Airport Taxi
How long does the Kensington to Stansted Airport taxi journey take?
The Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington to Stansted Airport typically takes 65 to 90 minutes. We recommend departing at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight time, or 3.5 hours when there are major events at Kensington Olympia.
What is the fixed fare from Kensington to Stansted Airport?
The Saloon class Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington to Stansted Airport is fixed at £88.10, including the £10 Stansted Express Set Down charge. See the full fare table for all vehicle classes.
What is the difference between South Kensington, High Street Kensington, and Kensington Olympia?
South Kensington (SW7) is located near the museums and is served by the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines. High Street Kensington (W8) is on the Kensington High Street shopping area, served by the District and Circle lines. Kensington Olympia (W14) is the exhibition venue, served by the District line and the Overground Mildmay line. These are three distinct locations — please specify which applies when booking your Stansted Airport Taxi.
Can I book a Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington Olympia during an exhibition?
Yes. Stansted Airport Taxi collects from Kensington Olympia (Hammersmith Road and Russell Road ranks). During major exhibitions, early booking is recommended as demand increases. Contact info@stanstedairport-taxi.com for large group or exhibition transfers.
Are Executive vehicles available from Kensington?
Yes. Stansted Airport Taxi Executive Saloon (£112.60) and Executive MPV (£129.70) are available from all Kensington addresses. Executive class features leather seating, climate control, and complimentary Wi-Fi on request.
Does Stansted Airport Taxi cover all Kensington postcodes?
Yes. Stansted Airport Taxi covers W8, W14, SW7, and adjacent areas including Holland Park (W11 border), Earl's Court (SW5 border), and the Cromwell Road hotel district.
Can I book a Stansted Airport Taxi minibus from Kensington?
Yes. Minibuses for 10, 12, 14, and 16 passengers are available from Kensington. Fares start from £146.40 for the 10-seater. Contact info@stanstedairport-taxi.com for group bookings.
Is there an early morning Stansted Airport Taxi service from Kensington?
Yes. Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington operates 24 hours a day at the same fixed fare with no early-morning premium.
Does the fare include the Congestion Charge for Kensington journeys?
Yes. All Stansted Airport Taxi fares are fixed and inclusive. There are no separate Congestion Charge or ULEZ additions to your quoted fare.
How do I book a Stansted Airport Taxi from Kensington?
Book online at stanstedairport-taxi.com or email info@stanstedairport-taxi.com. Stansted Airport Taxi is available 24 hours a day.
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Stansted Airport Taxi — Operator Information
Stansted Airport Taxi is a fully licensed private hire operator in the United Kingdom.
- Stansted Airport Taxi
- info@stanstedairport-taxi.com
- Companies House No. 13506378
- Uttlesford District Council PHV Operator Licence
- Read Stansted Airport Taxi customer reviews
£88.10Kensington → Stansted · Saloon fixed fare
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