Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
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From £72
Stansted Airport Taxi from £72
Pre-booked taxis to Stansted Airport and STN pickups at a fixed fare: £72 from Central London. Your driver follows your flight and meets you inside arrivals with a name board.
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- 60 min free waiting
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Your Stansted Taxi, Booked Before You Fly
LondonAirport‑Taxi.com is a TfL-licensed private hire operator running fixed-fare Stansted airport taxis and transfers between Stansted and London, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. You book before you fly and your driver is in the arrivals hall when you land, so there is no rank queue, no meter and no app surge.
Stansted at a glance
- AirportLondon Stansted (STN), about 40 miles north-east of central London, off the M11
- TerminalOne terminal building, with international and domestic arrivals
- To Central LondonUsually 60–90 min by taxi
- Drop-off charge£10 for up to 15 minutes at Express Set Down, covered in our fares
- Our fare to the centre£72 fixed, saloon for 3
- RailwayStation under the terminal; Stansted Express to Liverpool Street in about 48 min
- PassengersA record 30 million-plus in 2025
- Main airlinesRyanair, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI, plus Emirates and Turkish Airlines
- Terminal worksA 40% terminal extension is under way
Taxi to and from Stansted: Fixed Fares
One fixed fare for the whole vehicle in each direction. Going to Stansted costs a little less than coming back, because the airport’s pick-up charge is higher than its drop-off charge.
| Place | Saloon to Stansted3 people | Saloon from Stansted3 people | MPV to Stansted5 people | MPV from Stansted5 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London *Covent Garden, Soho, the West End | £72 | £77 | £94 | £99 |
| Liverpool Street *the City and Shoreditch | £72 | £77 | £94 | £99 |
| King’s Crossstations and N1 | £69 | £74 | £91 | £96 |
| Canary Wharfoffices and Docklands | £73 | £78 | £95 | £100 |
| Cambridgerailway station | £88 | £93 | £128 | £133 |
| Chelmsfordrailway station | £75 | £80 | £109 | £114 |
Fares include the airport’s drop-off and pickup charges. Rows marked * are inside the Congestion Charge zone: during charging hours the £18 TfL charge is added at checkout. Checked on our live booking system on 19 October 2026. Every area: Stansted taxi prices.
Where Your Driver Meets You at Stansted
Stansted has a single terminal. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall, and airport parking is already in your fare.
Red dot = your driver’s meeting point inside the terminal
- STN
Arrivals hall
Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a board showing your name.
Stansted has one terminal. International and domestic passengers come out into the same building, so give us your flight number and we will be there. - RAIL
Not the railway station
We meet you in the terminal, not on the platform below it.
Stansted’s station is directly beneath the terminal; give the airport itself as your pickup, not the station.
Dropping someone off yourself? Express Set Down costs £10 for up to 15 minutes, or use the Mid Stay car park, free for 60 minutes with a 24-hour shuttle bus: see our Stansted drop-off charge guide.
From Landing to Your Car
What happens after your plane touches down at Stansted, and what to do if anything changes.
- 0 min
You land
We see the real landing time and your driver heads to the arrivals hall.
- 20–45 min
Passport and bags
Stansted is busy at peak times, so passport control and baggage often take this long. Your driver is already there.
- Meet
Name board in arrivals
One terminal at Stansted: look for the board with your name in the arrivals hall.
- 60 min
Free waiting ends
An hour of waiting after landing costs nothing. Running later? Message us and we will sort it.
Can’t see your driver?
Connect to Stansted’s free Wi-Fi and message us on WhatsApp; we reply 24 hours a day and put you in touch with your driver.
WhatsApp usTaxi to Stansted Airport for Your Flight
Booking a taxi to Stansted Airport for a departure? Your driver collects you from your door at the time you choose and drops you at Express Set Down, right outside the terminal. The drop-off charge is covered: from Central London a saloon is £72 and an MPV for five £94.
Flight at 06:30Pickup in Central London around 03:15
The M11 is clear at that hour. Stansted’s early departure wave is busy, so follow your airline’s check-in time.
Flight at 10:00Pickup in Central London around 06:30
Allow up to 90 minutes: the roads out of London towards the M11 are slowest at weekday peaks.
From Cambridge or ChelmsfordMuch shorter trips
Both are usually 35–45 minutes away by road.
Times are a rule of thumb: always follow your airline’s check-in advice. Pick the exact pickup time in the booking form.Book a taxi to Stansted Airport
Stansted to Other London Airports
Changing airports on a connection? A fixed-fare taxi goes terminal to terminal with your luggage. Leave a generous gap: Stansted to Heathrow is usually 75–90 minutes on the M11 and M25.
| Airport | Saloon from Stansted | Saloon to Stansted | MPV from Stansted5 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | £93 | £89 | £115 |
| London City Airport | £82 | £77 | £104 |
| Southend Airport | £116 | £108 | £162 |
| Gatwick Airport | £133 | £126 | £155 |
| Luton Airport | £141 | £140 | £196 |
Both airports’ pickup and drop-off charges are already in these fixed fares.
Live Stansted Arrivals
Check your flight before you book. Your driver follows the same live landing time.
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Flight changed?
- EarlyWe see it and your driver is there when you land.
- LateThe pickup moves with the new landing time. The hour of free waiting starts when you land.
- Diverted or cancelledMessage us on WhatsApp and we rearrange the pickup.
Live data supplied by Avionio.
Choose Your Stansted Taxi by Passengers and Bags
Prices are Central London to Stansted for the whole vehicle. Count suitcases as well as people: holiday luggage fills a saloon boot fast.
Estate
Toyota Auris estate or similar
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From £78
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar
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From £97
MPV 6 Seater
Ford Galaxy or similar
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From £94
MPV 8 Seater
Ford Tourneo or similar
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From £127
Nine to sixteen people travel in two vehicles booked together: see minibus airport transfers. Child seats are free; add the ages when you book.
Stansted Taxi, Train, Coach or Uber?
Every way from Stansted into London, compared. A taxi fare is for the whole car; train and coach tickets are per person.
| Option | Cost | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (us) | £77 fixed to Central London, whole car | Door to door, usually 60–90 min | Driver waits in the arrivals hall; luggage carried for you |
| Stansted Express | Per person | About 48 min to Liverpool Street, every 15 min | Station directly beneath the terminal |
| Coach | Per person | From about 45 min to central London, longer in traffic | National Express and Flibco from the coach station opposite the terminal |
| Uber | App price, changes with demand | Door to door | Pickup point set in the app |
| Rank taxi | Metered | Door to door | Booking desk in the international arrivals concourse |
Train and coach times from stanstedairport.com, October 2026. For two or more people with cases, or anywhere far from Liverpool Street, a fixed-fare taxi is often simpler. More in our cheapest way from Stansted to London guide.
Travel safety
How to Book a Stansted Taxi Safely
A pre-booked, licensed car with a fixed fare is the simple way to avoid unlicensed drivers offering lifts in arrivals.
Ignore offers in arrivals
Drivers who approach you inside the terminal are not allowed to pick up there. Use the official taxi rank or a car you booked.
Book a licensed operator
Every journey we take is with a TfL-licensed, DBS-checked driver in a licensed vehicle.
Know the price first
Your fare is fixed when you book: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the kerb.
A real person 24/7
Questions on the day? Message us on WhatsApp or call, day or night.
Stansted Airport Taxis to London, Essex, Cambridge and Beyond
Our most-booked Stansted routes, then every town with its own fare page. Each page shows all vehicles, journey times and both directions.
Central London to StanstedTaxi farefrom £72Cambridge to StanstedTaxi farefrom £88Chelmsford to StanstedTaxi farefrom £75Colchester to StanstedTaxi farefrom £96Braintree to StanstedTaxi farefrom £73Heathrow to StanstedTaxi farefrom £89London City to StanstedTaxi farefrom £77Southend Airport to StanstedTaxi farefrom £108
Central LondonLondonEnfieldLondonBasildonHome CountiesBraintreeHome CountiesBrentwoodHome CountiesChelmsfordHome CountiesColchesterHome CountiesGreat DunmowHome CountiesHarlowHome CountiesHarwichHome CountiesHertfordHome CountiesOxfordHome CountiesReadingHome CountiesSt AlbansHome CountiesStevenageHome CountiesWatfordHome CountiesWelwyn Garden CityHome CountiesBrightonSouth Coast & South EastSouthamptonSouth Coast & South EastBury St EdmundsEast of EnglandCambridgeEast of EnglandIpswichEast of EnglandNewmarketEast of EnglandNorwichEast of EnglandPeterboroughEast of EnglandThetfordEast of EnglandBirminghamMidlandsDerbyMidlandsLeicesterMidlandsNorthamptonMidlandsNottinghamMidlandsStoke-on-TrentMidlandsWorcesterMidlandsBathSouth WestBournemouthSouth WestGloucesterSouth WestPlymouthSouth WestSwindonSouth WestCardiffWalesSwanseaWalesBlackpoolNorth of EnglandLancasterNorth of EnglandLeedsNorth of EnglandManchesterNorth of EnglandMiddlesbroughNorth of EnglandNewcastleNorth of EnglandSheffieldNorth of EnglandEdinburghScotlandGlasgowScotlandHeathrow AirportAirport connectionsLondon City AirportAirport connectionsLuton AirportAirport connectionsSouthend AirportAirport connections
Stansted Airport Taxi FAQs
Answers before you book. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Stansted Airport to Central London?
A fixed £77 in a saloon from Stansted to Central London, or £72 going to the airport, for up to three passengers. An MPV for five is £99 from Stansted. Airport charges are included; journeys into the Congestion Charge zone during charging hours add TfL’s £18 at checkout.
Is the Stansted drop-off charge included in the fare?
Yes. Stansted’s Express Set Down costs £10 for a stop of up to 15 minutes, and our fares cover it, along with airport parking for pickups. There is nothing to pay at the terminal.
Where do I meet my driver at Stansted Airport?
Look for a board with your name in the arrivals hall; that is where your driver waits. Stansted has just the one terminal building, so there is no wrong exit to worry about.
Is Stansted’s railway station the same place as the terminal?
The station sits directly beneath the terminal, but we meet you inside the terminal itself. Give the airport as your pickup, not the station.
What happens if my flight into Stansted is late?
We track your flight number, so your pickup moves with the actual landing time. The 60 minutes of free waiting start when you land, and you do not need to call us.
Is the Stansted Express quicker than a taxi?
To Liverpool Street, often yes: about 48 minutes, every 15 minutes, priced per person. For a family or group with luggage, or anywhere away from Liverpool Street, one door-to-door fare for the whole car is usually easier and can cost less.
Can I get an Uber at Stansted Airport?
Yes. The app chooses the pickup point and the price can change with demand. With us the fare is fixed when you book and your driver meets you inside arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Heathrow?
A fixed £93 in a saloon from Stansted to Heathrow, or £89 from Heathrow to Stansted, with both airports’ charges included. Allow about an hour and a half by road.
How long is the taxi from Stansted Airport to London?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes to central London, depending on traffic. East London and the City are quicker; weekday peaks on the way into town are slowest.
Is a Stansted taxi dearer at night or on bank holidays?
No. The fare is the same at any hour, including early-morning flights, late arrivals and bank holidays.
Do child seats cost extra on Stansted transfers?
No. Baby seats, child seats and boosters are free, up to two per vehicle. Add the children’s ages when you book.
Which vehicle do I need for Stansted?
A saloon carries three passengers and three large cases, an estate four and four, an MPV five passengers and four cases, and an 8-seater seven and seven. Bigger groups travel in two cars together.
How much is a taxi from Cambridge to Stansted Airport?
A fixed £88 in a saloon from Cambridge station to Stansted, or £93 from Stansted to Cambridge, with airport charges included.
Can I cancel my Stansted booking?
Yes, at no cost up to 12 hours before the pickup time.
Which payment methods do you accept for Stansted taxis?
Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer or cash to the driver, all at the same price.
What Stansted Passengers Say
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More Stansted Services and Guides
More Stansted airport transfers we run, and guides to getting in and out of Stansted.
Our services
Executive chauffeur serviceMercedes E-Class and V-Class.Minibus airport transfersGroups of up to sixteen.8 seater taxiSeven passengers, seven cases.Long-distance taxisStansted to any UK city.Train station transfersLiverpool Street, Cambridge and more.Cruise port transfersSouthampton, Dover, Tilbury.
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A fixed fare, a driver waiting in the arrivals hall, and an hour of free waiting.
- Central London from £72
- 60 minutes free waiting
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours