Peterborough to Stansted Airport Taxi — Fixed Fares, Both Directions

65.2 miles · ~1h 10m

From £108.26 saloon

A1(M) · A14 · M11

24/7 · no night premium

Peterborough to Stansted Airport is 65.2 road miles, around 1 hour 10 minutes via the A1(M), A14 and M11. Fixed fares start at £108.26 in a saloon, with the £10 drop-off charge and all tolls included. Unusually for a long-distance Stansted route, CrossCountry runs a direct hourly train at around 1 hour 23 minutes — we set out plainly where each option wins rather than pretend it does not exist.

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Peterborough ↔ Stansted Airport (STN) 65.2 road miles ~1h 10m drive · 1h 23m train From £108.26 saloon CrossCountry: hourly direct · no changes 45–60 min free wait on arrivals £10 drop-off included

Route Overview

Peterborough to Stansted Airport at a Glance

Peterborough sits in Cambridgeshire on the A1(M). The road to Stansted runs south-east, picking up the A14 around Cambridge and joining the M11 south to Junction 8 and the airport approach. 65.2 miles in around 70 minutes — close to the train, but without the station transfers at either end.

65.2 mi Road distance

~1h 10m Normal conditions

£108.26 Saloon from

£17.59 Per head · 8 pax MPV8

~1h 23m CrossCountry direct

The Road Route — A1(M) · A14 · M11

Peterborough

Your address or city centre

A1(M) southbound

Dual carriageway to A14 junction

A14 eastbound

Cambridge bypass — key freight route

M11 · Jct 8

A120 airport approach

Stansted Airport

STN · Main Terminal

The A14 is the least predictable section. It carries heavy freight around Cambridge and is a known congestion point on weekday mornings. When planning your departure time for early flights, build a margin around the A14 — particularly between 07:00 and 09:00.

Both Directions

Peterborough to Stansted and Stansted to Peterborough

The service runs in both directions at the same fixed fare. Here is what differs between departures and arrivals.

Peterborough to Stansted Airport

We collect from any Peterborough address — home, hotel, city centre or the surrounding towns — and take you direct to the terminal. The £10 drop-off charge is already in your fare with nothing to pay at the kerb.

For early-morning flights, a 06:30 departure typically needs a pickup around 03:00. No train runs from Peterborough at that hour — CrossCountry's service follows a daytime pattern and the Stansted end has no service between roughly 00:30 and 05:30. We charge the same fare at 03:00 as at 15:00.

Tell us your flight time and we work backwards from the bag drop deadline, adding the 70-minute journey and a planning buffer for the A14.

Stansted Airport to Peterborough

On arrivals, we track your inbound flight and set the driver's arrival against the actual landing time. A two-hour delay moves the driver two hours later — at no extra charge and without any action from you.

Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with luggage, and takes you the 70 minutes to Peterborough. 45 to 60 minutes of free waiting is included from landing, covering passport control and baggage reclaim.

CrossCountry runs hourly, which helps on this route — a missed connection costs an hour rather than two. But it still stops overnight, and a flight landing at 23:45 puts you 65 miles from home with no onward service running.

Flight tracked live Name board · arrivals hall 45–60 min free wait 24/7 · 365 days

Fixed Fares

How Much Is a Taxi from Peterborough to Stansted Airport?

The fare is a minimum covering the first 5 miles, then a per-mile rate for every mile beyond — both set by vehicle class. At 65.2 miles, 72% of your fare is the per-mile element. This is the opposite of a short route: vehicle class makes a meaningful difference to the total, and per-head cost drops sharply as the group grows.

Min fare first 5 miles

+ 60.2 miles chargeable miles

× per-mile rate by vehicle class

Fixed fare confirmed at booking

Saloon fare split — 65.2 miles, £108.26 total

Worked example — Peterborough to Stansted, 65.2 miles, saloon

£30.00 minimum + 60.2 miles × £1.30 = Total £108.26

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 — Peterborough to Stansted (65.2 miles)

Vehicle class	Passengers	Luggage	Fixed fare	Per head at capacity
Saloon	1–3	2 large cases	£108.26	£27.07 at 4
Estate	Up to 4	3–4 cases	£112.47	£28.12 at 4
MPV5	Up to 5	5 cases	£119.09	£23.82 at 5
MPV6	Up to 6	5–6 cases	£124.80	£20.80 at 6
MPV7	Up to 7	7 cases	£135.63	£19.38 at 7
MPV8	Up to 8	8 cases	£140.74	£17.59 at 8
Executive	1–3	2 cases	£144.36	—
Exec MPV	Up to 6	5 cases	£168.42	£28.07 at 6

Fixed at booking. Prices last updated August 2026. £10 drop-off charge, all road tolls and free child seats included.

Per-head cost falls as the party grows — how a taxi competes with the train

Saloon £108.26 3 passengers

£36.09 / head

Estate £112.47 4 passengers

£28.12 / head

MPV5 £119.09 5 passengers

£23.82 / head

MPV6 £124.80 6 passengers

£20.80 / head

MPV7 £135.63 7 passengers

£19.38 / head

MPV8 £140.74 8 passengers

£17.59 / head

At 65.2 miles, 72% of the fare is the per-mile element. That means a £32.48 spread between a saloon and an 8-seater MPV8 — meaningful, but worth it when the alternative is carrying luggage onto a train and back off again at the other end. Size by luggage rather than seats on a route this length.

£10 drop-off included All road tolls included Free child seats No night premium No card fee · no booking fee

Honest Comparison

Taxi vs Train vs Coach from Peterborough to Stansted

Peterborough has a direct hourly CrossCountry train to Stansted Airport — the strongest rail alternative of any long-distance route we cover. Here is where each option wins, stated plainly.

Private Transfer (Us)

Door-to-door from any address
~1h 10m · A1(M), A14, M11 direct
Fixed fare · no surge · no night premium
Luggage handled throughout
24/7 · no overnight gap
Flight tracking · 45–60 min free wait
Free child seats · corporate accounts
Groups: £17.59/head at 8 passengers

Better for: groups from ~4 passengers, early/late flights, heavy luggage, door-to-door when stations add time.

CrossCountry Train

~1h 23m · direct · no changes
Hourly · 7 days a week
From Peterborough station, to Stansted terminal
Luggage carried by you at both ends
No overnight service from ~00:30–05:30
30-minute Delay Repay threshold
Cheaper for 1–2 people, clearly

Better for: 1–2 passengers in daytime, travelling light, city-centre to airport with manageable luggage.

National Express Coach

~2h 56m · direct
Cheapest option overall
Limited frequency
Luggage hold included
Slower than both train and drive

Better for: cost above all else, flexible timings, not in a hurry.

Our Honest Position — When to Take the Train, When to Book a Car

Take the train if: you are one or two people travelling in daylight with manageable luggage. An hourly direct CrossCountry service covering 65 miles in 1 hour 23 minutes is a good option, and cheaper than us for a small party. We would rather tell you that.

Book a car if: you have a group from around four passengers upward (per-head cost drops sharply and the door-to-door convenience becomes clear); you are travelling with heavy luggage that you do not want to carry through two stations; your flight is early or late and no train is running at either end; or you are coming from an address outside Peterborough city centre where the station adds time to the journey.

The overnight window is decisive. Stansted has no CrossCountry service between roughly 00:30 and 05:30 — and this is exactly when the airport is at its busiest, with early departure banks from 04:00 and red-eye arrivals after midnight. A 06:30 flight means leaving Peterborough around 03:00. No train runs then. We do, at the same fare as midday.

Pickup Locations

Where We Collect From in Peterborough

Any address in Peterborough and the wider area. Peterborough is a large city and road distances vary across it — give us your full postcode for an exact fare.

Peterborough station

Cathedral Square · city centre

City centre hotels

Werrington · Orton · Bretton

Hampton · Stanground · Paston

Peterborough business parks

Stamford · Oundle · Whittlesey

March · Huntingdon

Surrounding towns — Stamford, Oundle, Whittlesey, March and Huntingdon — have different road distances from Stansted, so fares differ from Peterborough city centre. Give us the full postcode.

Fleet

Choose the Right Vehicle for 65 Miles

At this distance, luggage matters more than seats. On a 65-mile journey, travelling comfortably with your cases properly stowed earns its cost. Size by luggage — not passengers — and consider that the per-head saving from a larger vehicle can offset the extra fare at four or more people.

Saloon

£108.26

£36.09/head at 3

1–3 pax · 2 cases

Estate

£112.47

£28.12/head at 4

Up to 4 pax · 3–4 cases

MPV5

£119.09

£23.82/head at 5

Up to 5 pax · 5 cases

MPV6

£124.80

£20.80/head at 6

Up to 6 pax · 5–6 cases

MPV8

£140.74

£17.59/head at 8

Up to 8 pax · 8 cases

Executive

£144.36

Business class

1–3 pax · Mercedes E-Class

Exec MPV

£168.42

£28.07/head at 6

Up to 6 pax · V-Class

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

How to Book

Book Your Peterborough to Stansted Transfer

Online through the 24/7 booking system or by phone. Give us your full postcode — Peterborough is a large city and road distances vary. Book ahead for larger vehicles and early departures.

Your Full Postcode

Full postcode, Stansted Airport, flight time, passengers and number of cases. The postcode fixes the exact fare.

Receive Your Fixed Fare

Vehicle class and all-inclusive fixed price confirmed — via 24/7 booking or by calling +44 20 3617 7825.

Written Confirmation

Pickup time, vehicle and price confirmed in writing. Driver details follow before the journey. Amend via contact us.

70-Minute Drive to Stansted

A1(M), A14, M11 Junction 8 — direct to the terminal. The £10 drop-off charge is already in your fare.

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Peterborough to Stansted Airport Taxi — Frequently Asked Questions

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

A: £108.26 in a saloon, fixed at booking — a £30.00 minimum covering the first 5 miles plus £1.30 per mile for the remaining 60.2. Larger vehicles range to £168.42 for an Executive MPV.

Q: How far is Peterborough from Stansted Airport?

A: 65.2 road miles, around 1 hour 10 minutes via the A1(M), A14 and M11.

Q: Is there a direct train from Peterborough to Stansted Airport?

A: Yes. CrossCountry runs an hourly direct service, seven days a week, taking around 1 hour 23 minutes with no changes. It is the strongest long-distance rail alternative of any route we cover.

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

A: For one or two people, yes, and clearly so. We become competitive from around four passengers, and at eight the fare works out at £17.59 per head door to door.

Q: Is the train faster than driving from Peterborough to Stansted?

A: No, but it is close — around 1 hour 23 minutes against a 1 hour 10 minute drive. The difference is smaller than the station access time at either end.

Q: Can you collect from Peterborough 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 no train runs at either end.

Q: What happens if my return flight from Stansted is delayed?

A: We track the flight and reset your pickup to the real landing time, with 45 to 60 minutes of free waiting and no rebooking fee.

Q: Do you cover Stamford, Oundle and surrounding towns?

A: Yes — Stamford, Oundle, Whittlesey, March and Huntingdon among others. Distances differ from Peterborough city centre, so fares differ. Give us your full postcode.

Q: How much for a group of eight from Peterborough?

A: £140.74 in an MPV8, which is £17.59 per person door to door, and faster than the train.

Q: Which part of the drive is least predictable?

A: The A14 around Cambridge, which carries heavy freight and is a known congestion point. Worth building a margin around when choosing your departure time, particularly between 07:00 and 09:00.

Q: Is the Stansted drop-off charge included?

A: Yes. The £10 charge, up from £7 effective 19 March 2026, is covered in your fixed fare with nothing to pay at the kerb.

Q: Are child seats included?

A: Yes, free for every age and fitted before the driver arrives — one fewer item to carry onto an hourly CrossCountry service.