London to Stansted Airport Taxi — Fixed Fares Both Ways

A private transfer between any London address and Stansted Airport, priced by your exact postcode and vehicle class. Fares start at £65.10 from east London in a saloon and rise by up to 40% for west London — because London is roughly 20 road miles wide on the Stansted axis and that distance is reflected in the fare. Every quote is fixed before you book: no meter, no surge, and congestion never changes the total. The £10 drop-off charge and all road tolls are included. On arrivals, we track your flight and build the wait into your pickup.

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London ↔ Stansted Airport (STN) 32–52 miles · depends on London postcode 1h–1h 30m normal · up to 2h peak From £65.10 saloon TfL-licensed · DBS-checked 45–60 min free waiting on arrivals Free child seats £10 drop-off included

Fare Explained

Why Your Postcode Changes the Fare by Up to 40%

London is not one origin. It is roughly 20 road miles wide on the Stansted axis — and half that distance is half the length of a central-London journey. The fare formula is simple: a minimum covering the first 5 miles, then a per-mile rate for every mile beyond. Your postcode determines the mileage, and the mileage determines the fare.

East London — closest to the M11

Stratford, Hackney, Canary Wharf and the eastern boroughs face the airport directly. The M11 is reachable without crossing the city, so both fare and journey time are at their shortest. Saloon from ~£65.10 at ~32 miles.

Central London — City and West End

The City, Westminster, Holborn and the surrounding central districts sit at roughly 40 road miles. Two sets of congestion points — urban roads, then the motorway. Saloon from ~£75.50 at ~40 miles.

West & South London — longest journeys

Hammersmith, Kensington, Croydon and the western or southern boroughs must route around or across the city, often via the M25. Three congestion points, wider time range. Saloon from ~£88.50–£91.10 at ~50–52 miles.

The spread is £26.00 on a saloon — around 40% — for the same journey described as "London to Stansted". Any quote listing one flat London fare has chosen a postcode without telling you which. Give us your full postcode and we confirm your exact figure before you commit.

Pricing

How Much Is a Taxi from London to Stansted Airport?

The fare is built from two numbers: a minimum covering the first 5 miles, then a per-mile rate for every mile beyond. Both depend on the vehicle class you book. The table below shows the rate card; underneath it, the zone table shows what that produces at approximate road distances from different parts of London.

Min fare covers first 5 miles

(miles − 5) miles beyond minimum

per-mile rate by vehicle class

Fixed fare confirmed at booking

Rate Card by Vehicle Class

Vehicle class	Model	Passengers	Minimum (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

Worked example — City of London to Stansted (~40 miles, saloon)

£30.00 minimum + 35 miles × £1.30 = Total £75.50

Fares by London Area (Approximate Road Distances)

London area	~Miles	Saloon	Estate	MPV6	MPV8
East East London	~32	£65.10	£67.65	£75.00	£84.63
North London	~36	£70.30	£73.05	£81.00	£91.39
Central London (City)	~40	£75.50	£78.45	£87.00	£98.15
Central London (Westminster)	~43	£79.40	£82.50	£91.50	£103.22
South London	~50	£88.50	£91.95	£102.00	£115.05
West London	~52	£91.10	£94.65	£105.00	£118.43

Distances are approximate road miles and vary by exact postcode. Your confirmed fixed fare is provided at the time of booking. Prices last updated August 2026.

£10 drop-off charge included All road tolls included Free child seats No card fee · no booking fee No night premium · no surge Same fare both directions

Get Your Exact Fare

Both Directions

London to Stansted and Stansted to London

The service runs in both directions on the same fixed-fare basis, priced independently. Departures and arrivals work differently — here is what changes.

London to Stansted Airport (Departures)

We collect from any London address — home, office, hotel or a central-London rail terminal — at the booked time, load the luggage, and take you direct to the terminal set-down. The £10 drop-off charge is already in the fare with nothing to pay at the kerb.

For early-morning flights, this is the point of pre-booking: the Stansted Express stops at around 00:30 and does not restart until between 05:28 and 05:55, depending on the day — no train runs during the five-hour window when Stansted's departure wave begins. We collect at any hour at the same fare as any other time.

Tell us your flight time rather than a pickup time and we work backwards from the bag drop deadline, adding journey time at the upper end of the range and a buffer — so you arrive with margin rather than by luck.

Stansted Airport to London (Arrivals)

On arrivals, we track your inbound flight and set the driver's arrival against the actual landing time, not the scheduled one. Land ninety minutes late and the driver arrives ninety minutes later — at no extra charge and without you making a call.

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the luggage, and walks you to the vehicle. 45 to 60 minutes of free waiting is included from landing, which covers a normal arrival including passport control and baggage reclaim at Stansted's single terminal.

The last train from Stansted leaves around 00:30 — a flight landing at 23:30 leaves you in the arrivals hall near midnight with no margin if anything runs late. A booked transfer has no last departure. See our Stansted pickup guide for arrivals detail.

Journey Time

How Long Does London to Stansted Take by Taxi?

Journey time tracks the number of congestion points between your pickup and the M11, not simply the mileage. East London crosses one; central London crosses two; south and west London typically cross three, which is why those journeys have a wider range rather than simply a longer one.

East London

1h – 1h 15m

Shortest · M11 direct

North London

1h 10m – 1h 25m

Via A406 or directly

Central London

1h 15m – 1h 30m

Urban roads then M11

South London

1h 30m – 2h

Often via M25

West London

1h 30m – 2h+

Longest · via M25

The M11 is at its busiest 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–19:00 on weekdays. Budget the upper end of the range for those windows. The M11 has limited parallel capacity, so a single incident affects every London approach simultaneously — your driver monitors conditions and takes the workable approach on the day.

Pickup Locations

Where We Collect From in London

Any London address. Below are the main pickup categories — give us the full postcode and any designated pickup point (hotel entrance, office lobby, station exit) and we confirm the exact fixed fare to that point.

Residential — any home address

Hotels & serviced apartments

Offices & corporate addresses

Liverpool Street

King's Cross / St Pancras

Victoria · Paddington · Euston

East London — Stratford, Hackney, Canary Wharf

Central — City, Westminster, Soho

North — Islington, Camden, Barnet

South — Croydon, Greenwich, Southwark

West — Hammersmith, Kensington, Ealing

All 32 London boroughs

A full postcode is the most important detail at booking — it determines both the fare and the pickup route, and a partial address is the most common cause of a delayed pickup.

8 Vehicle Classes

Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Journey

Luggage decides vehicle class more often than passenger numbers. Four adults fit a saloon; four adults with four airport cases do not. Tell us passengers and cases and we will confirm the right class before you pay.

For business travel between the City and the airport, the Executive (Mercedes E-Class) or Executive MPV (V-Class) is available with corporate accounts and consolidated billing. Full specifications on our fleet pages.

Your situation	Best vehicle	Luggage	Fare from central London
1–2 passengers, light luggage	Saloon	2 large cases	£75.50
2–4 passengers, larger cases	Estate	3–4 large cases	£78.45
Family of 4–5 with luggage	MPV5	5 cases	£83.05
Group of 6	MPV6	5 cases	£87.00
Group of 7	MPV7	7 cases	£94.55
Group of 8	MPV8 Mercedes Vito	8 cases	£98.15
Business travel	Executive E-Class	2 cases	£99.00
Executive group	Exec MPV V-Class	5 cases	£115.50

Fares shown from central London (City, ~40 road miles). Your confirmed fare is set to your exact postcode. Free child seats — give us ages at booking.

Standard Cars ↗ MPV Fleet ↗ Executive Fleet ↗ Minibus Fleet ↗

Honest Comparison

Taxi vs Train vs Coach — Which Fits Your Journey?

Work through it in order: time → luggage → group size → pickup location → flexibility → cost. One option that does not hold up for a taxi: if you are one person, travelling light, in daylight, to somewhere near Liverpool Street, the train costs less and takes less time. That is a real answer.

Private Transfer (Us)

Door-to-door · no changes · no luggage hauling
Fixed price agreed before travel · no surge
24/7 · no overnight gap
Flight tracking · 45–60 min free wait on arrival
8 vehicle classes · child seats free
Groups share one price, not one each

Stansted Express

48 min from Liverpool Street · from £9.90 advance
Must reach departure station first
Carry own luggage at both ends
No service ~00:30 to 05:30
Tied to timetable · no door-to-door

Best for: solo or duo traveller near Liverpool Street, travelling light, in daylight.

National Express Coach

From ~£7 booked ahead · 24 hours a day
Designated pickup points only
Fixed timetable · one large case per passenger
Subject to road traffic like any car

Best for: solo traveller near a coach stop, flexible on timing, cost is the priority.

Per-Head Cost vs Walk-Up Rail (Central London)

Passengers	Vehicle & our fare	Per head	Advance rail	Walk-up rail
1	Saloon £75.50	£75.50	£9.90	£24.00
2	Saloon £75.50	£37.75	£19.80	£48.00
3	Saloon £75.50	£25.17	£29.70	£72.00
4	Saloon £75.50	£18.88	£39.60	£96.00
6	MPV6 £87.00	£14.50	£59.40	£144.00
8	MPV8 £98.15	£12.27	£79.20	£192.00

Against advance rail, we become cheaper at four passengers from central London. Against walk-up rail, we become competitive at four. Per-head figures rounded to nearest penny.

How to Book

Book Your London–Stansted Transfer

Online through the 24/7 system or by phone. Have your full pickup postcode, flight number, passenger count and luggage count ready — those four details set the vehicle class and fixed fare.

Enter Your Journey Details

Full pickup postcode, Stansted Airport, flight number, number of passengers and cases. Direction: to or from the airport.

Receive the Fixed Fare

We confirm vehicle class and the all-inclusive fixed price immediately — online via 24/7 booking or by calling +44 20 3617 7825.

Written Confirmation

You receive confirmation showing vehicle class, pickup time and fixed fare. Driver details follow before the journey. Amend any time via contact us.

Direct Journey, Door to Door

Driver arrives at the agreed address, loads luggage, and takes you direct — no other pickups. Drop-off charge already covered.

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London ↔ Stansted Taxi — Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much is a taxi from London to Stansted Airport?

A: From £65.10 in a saloon from east London and £75.50 from the City, calculated as a £30.00 minimum covering the first 5 miles plus £1.30 per mile beyond. Your exact fare depends on your pickup postcode and vehicle class, and is fixed at booking.

Q: Why does the fare change depending on where in London I am?

A: Because London is roughly 20 road miles wide on the Stansted axis. A saloon costs £65.10 from east London and £91.10 from west London — a £26.00 spread, around 40%, for the same journey. Eastern London reaches the M11 without crossing the city.

Q: How long does a taxi take from London to Stansted?

A: One hour to an hour and a half in normal conditions, and up to two hours at peak or after an incident. East London journeys are quickest; west and south London are longest, because they cross more congestion points.

Q: Is a taxi cheaper than the train from London to Stansted?

A: Not for one or two people. Advance rail fares start at £9.90 against £75.50 for a saloon. Against walk-up fares we become cheaper at four passengers, and an 8-seater works out at £12.27 per head.

Q: Can I book a taxi from London to Stansted for an early morning flight?

A: Yes, at any hour, with no night premium. This is the strongest case for pre-booking on this route, because no train runs between roughly 00:30 and 05:30 — exactly when Stansted's departure wave starts.

Q: Is the Stansted drop-off charge included?

A: Yes. The £10 charge, up from £7 effective 19 March 2026, is included in your fixed fare. There is nothing to pay at the kerb and no payment deadline afterwards.

Q: Which vehicle do I need for my luggage?

A: A saloon takes two large cases, an estate three or four, and an MPV more. Size by the boot rather than the seats — four adults fit a saloon, but four adults with four airport cases do not.

Q: Are child seats available and do they cost extra?

A: They are free, for every age group, and fitted before we arrive. Give us the children's ages when you book.

Q: Is the fare fixed or does it change with traffic?

A: Fixed at booking. It does not change for traffic, for a longer route on the day, or for the time of travel. There is no surge, no night premium and no peak premium.

Q: What happens if my flight into Stansted is delayed?

A: We track it and move the pickup to your actual landing time, at no extra charge and with no rebooking fee. You do not need to contact us — a ninety-minute delay simply means a driver ninety minutes later.

For transfers to other destinations from Stansted, see the Stansted hub and route directory. For specific London terminal routes, see the dedicated pages below.