Brighton to Stansted Airport Taxi from £192

Skip the cross-London scramble to the Stansted Express — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Brighton to Stansted transfers straight up the A23 and round the eastern side of the M25.

JourneyBrighton to Stansted98 miles
Typical drive2 Hours, 10 Minutesvia M23
Fixed, all-in fare£192
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Looking for a reliable Brighton to Stansted Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Brighton & Hove — the East Sussex seaside city they call London-by-the-Sea, home to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Palace Pier, the Lanes and the North Laine, and the British Airways i360 on the seafront — with Stansted’s single terminal on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the A23 to the M23 and rounds the M25 to the M11, so business travellers, families, and tourists reach the airport without train changes, luggage juggling, or airport parking.

Whether you’re leaving from Hove, catching an early flight from the city centre, setting off from Kemptown or Preston Park, or heading home after landing at Stansted, our highly-rated service looks after individuals, families, and groups alike — backed by hundreds of verified reviews.

Why Choose Our Brighton to Stansted Taxi Service

Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Brighton and the wider South East to Stansted's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.

Fixed Price £192

No hidden charges

Direct M23 Route

2 Hours, 10 Minutes

24/7 Available

365 days a year

Meet & Greet

Inside arrivals hall

Licensed Drivers

DBS checked & insured

Brighton to Stansted: Distance, Drive Time & M23 Route

Brighton sits at the foot of the A23, the main artery for airport journeys out of the city. Your driver joins it near Preston Park and follows the dual carriageway north onto the M23, picking up the M25 and staying on it anticlockwise round the eastern edge of London, over towards the Dartford Crossing, before turning up the M11 to the Stansted spur. Because almost the whole journey is motorway, the timing is predictable outside the morning peak, and an early start clears the worst of the orbital congestion on the eastern arc. Drivers who know the route will watch the Dartford and estuary traffic reports and plan the crossing around them so you keep moving all the way to the terminal.

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Travel Time

~2 Hours, 10 Minutes via M23

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Main Route

M23 → M25 → M11 → Stansted

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Pick-up Areas

All BN postcodes covered

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Airport

London Stansted (STN)

Why choose our Brighton to Stansted taxi:

  • check_circleDirect M23 route—faster than trains with changes
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Professional taxi service from Brighton to Stansted Airport

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  • • Brighton City Centre
  • • Hove
  • • Kemptown
  • • Preston Park
  • • Hanover
  • • Portslade

Brighton to Stansted Taxi Prices by Vehicle

Fixed Brighton to Stansted fares with no hidden charges and no surge pricing. Every price covers door-to-door service, meet & greet at arrivals, live flight monitoring, and 60 minutes’ free waiting — and on departures your driver pulls right up to your terminal, so the Stansted airport drop off charges are handled for you.

Brighton to Stansted Airport taxi fares for all vehicle types
Vehicle Type Passengers Luggage Price
Saloon Car

Toyota Prius, VW Passat

1–32 large bags£192
Estate Car

VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb

1–44 large bags£215
Executive

Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series

1–42 large bags£266
MPV 5 Seater

Vauxhall Zafira or similar

53 large bags£241
MPV 6 Seater

Ford Galaxy or similar

54 large bags£270
MPV 7 Seater

Mercedes Vito or similar

65 large bags£291
Executive MPV 7

Mercedes V-Class or similar

77 large bags£396
MPV 8 Seater

Mercedes Sprinter or similar

87 large bags£319
10 Seater Minibus

Ford Transit or similar

109 large bags£546

info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to Stansted costs across every vehicle before you book.

Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London taxi fares or estimate the trip with our taxi fare calculator.

Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.

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Stansted Airport Taxi Routes Across the South East

Our M25 coverage reaches well beyond the Sussex coast. If you’re connecting a flight through the region’s other hubs, our Gatwick to Stansted taxi runs airport to airport on the same fixed fare, while a Central London to Stansted taxi takes the M11 straight up from the capital with no cross-city changes to time.

To the east and along the estuary we look after the wider corner of the South East too. A Dover to Stansted taxi picks up the M20 and orbital for the full run north, and for travellers on the Thames Estuary our Southend airport cab service crosses to the M11 with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.

Wherever your journey begins in the South East, every fare is fixed in advance and every driver is licensed and DBS-checked. Check your town against our full list of areas we serve.

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Choose Your Vehicle for the Brighton to Stansted Run

Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the M23 run to Stansted. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.

Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.

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Brighton to Stansted: Taxi vs Train vs Coach

Trains and coaches do serve Brighton — but for a Stansted transfer, a private taxi wins on the things that matter most, especially with luggage, children, or an early-morning or late-night flight.

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Train

Brighton to London Victoria or London Bridge, across the city to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express to the airport. two or three changes with luggage around three hours door to door, £40-60pp at peak times.

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Coach

National Express, routed through central London. four to five hours with a change, £25-35pp.

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Private Taxi

Door-to-door in 2 Hours, 10 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £192.

For a stress-free airport run with no limits on luggage, our taxi to Stansted Airport beats public transport on comfort, convenience, and reliability every single time.

Brighton Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover

We cover every corner of Brighton and East Sussex for Stansted transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.

Brighton City Centre
Hove
Kemptown
Preston Park
Hanover
Portslade
Withdean
Rottingdean
Patcham
Moulsecoomb
Bevendean
Woodingdean
Saltdean
Ovingdean
Hollingbury
Fiveways
Seven Dials
Brighton Marina

Wider Brighton Area Coverage:

We also cover every BN postcode across East Sussex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Newhaven, and the region’s business parks.

Stansted Airport Transfers

We run transfers to and from Stansted's main terminal, with a dedicated pickup zone right by arrivals. Your driver meets you inside with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage.

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All airlines

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Brighton to Stansted Transfers for Every Kind of Trip

Business & Commuter Travel

Brighton is one of the South East’s busiest commuter cities, and the same professionals who take the Victoria line to work often prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport. There is no cross-London transfer to time, no dragging a case onto a rush-hour train, and the fare is locked when you book. For early departures the driver arrives before dawn so you reach check-in with the buffer a connecting rail journey can never guarantee.

Family Holidays

Travelling from Hove or Preston Park with children and a boot full of cases is far simpler door to door. The driver loads the luggage, fits any child or booster seats you asked for at booking, and on the way home meets you inside arrivals with a name board so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight.

Groups & Corporate

For a team heading out from one of the offices around the North Laine and Seven Dials, or a family group leaving from several Brighton addresses, the larger MPVs and minibuses carry up to sixteen passengers with their luggage in one vehicle. One fixed price, one driver, and no splitting the party across separate train tickets and taxis at the London end.

Students & the Two Universities

The University of Sussex and the University of Brighton draw students who fly out of Stansted on the budget carriers at the start and end of each term, often with more luggage than a train comfortably allows. A pre-booked car from campus or a Moulsecoomb address takes the whole load in one run, with the fare agreed up front so there are no surprises on a student budget.

Why Brighton Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi

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How to Book Your Brighton to Stansted Taxi

Booking your Brighton to Stansted taxi takes just 60 seconds through our online booking system. Enter your pickup address, choose a vehicle, and receive an instant fixed-fare quote—available 24/7. New to it? Our Stansted airport taxi booking guide walks through every step.

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Enter Your Brighton Pickup Address

Any address, hotel, station, or business in Brighton and surrounding areas.

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Choose Your Vehicle Type

Saloon, Estate, Executive, MPV, or 8-Seater Minibus.

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Add Extras & Flight Details

Child seats, special requests, flight number for tracking.

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Pay Securely & Receive Confirmation

Card, PayPal, or cash to driver. Instant email/SMS confirmation.

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Starting From
£192 (Fixed Fare)

Brighton to Stansted Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Brighton to Stansted taxi service including pricing, journey times, coverage areas, and what is included with every booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.

How much does a taxi from Brighton to Stansted cost?

Your fare is fixed and shown in the price table above, starting with the saloon and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing, so the price shown above when you book is the number you pay, whatever the traffic on the day.

How long does the Brighton to Stansted journey take?

Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Almost the entire route is motorway along the A23, M23, M25 and M11, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the eastern arc of the orbital and the Dartford Crossing.

What is the best route from Brighton to Stansted?

The standard run is the A23 north to the M23, then the M25 anticlockwise round the eastern side of London past the Dartford Crossing, and up the M11 to the Stansted spur. When the orbital is congested, an experienced driver will read the estuary traffic and time the crossing to keep you moving.

Do you pick up from Hove, Kemptown and Preston Park?

Yes. We collect from every Brighton & Hove neighbourhood including Hove, Kemptown, Preston Park, Hanover, Portslade and Withdean, as well as the wider BN postcodes such as Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes and Peacehaven.

Can I book the return, Stansted to Brighton?

Yes, the same fixed fare applies in both directions. For the return leg the driver tracks your inbound flight, so if you land early or late the pickup adjusts automatically and you are met in arrivals with no extra waiting charge for normal delays.

What happens if my flight into Stansted is delayed?

We monitor your flight number, so the driver knows the real landing time before setting off to meet you. There is no charge for waiting caused by a delayed flight, and your car will be there when you clear the arrivals hall rather than to the original schedule.

Can you collect for an early-morning flight?

Yes. The service runs around the clock, and pre-dawn departures on the budget carriers are among the most common bookings from Brighton. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to reach the airport with your check-in window comfortably covered.

Where do you pick up and drop off at Stansted Airport?

Stansted has a single terminal, so it is refreshingly simple: your driver drops you at the departures set-down right outside, with no separate or numbered buildings to sort out. On the return, tell us your airline and flight and the driver meets you inside the one arrivals hall with a name board once you clear customs.

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Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Brighton to Stansted taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £192, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.

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