Fixed Price £96
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Colchester to Stansted Airport Taxi from £96
Skip the doubling-back through Liverpool Street and the Stansted Express — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Colchester to Stansted transfers straight west along the A120.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every Stansted fare.
Looking for a reliable Colchester to Stansted Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links Colchester — Britain’s oldest recorded town and the first Roman capital of Camulodunum, home to the largest Norman keep in Europe at Colchester Castle, the Roman walls and the Balkerne Gate, and the timber-framed Dutch Quarter — with Stansted on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Your driver takes the A120 due west the whole way, so business travellers, families, and tourists reach the airport without train changes, luggage juggling, or airport parking.
Whether you’re leaving from Lexden, catching an early flight from the city centre, setting off from Highwoods, Prettygate or Stanway, 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 Colchester to Stansted Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Colchester and the wider East of England to Stansted's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A120 Route
56 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Colchester to Stansted: Distance, Drive Time & A120 Route
Colchester sits at the eastern end of the A120, which is the direct corridor for every airport run from the city.
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Travel Time~56 Minutes via A120
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Main RouteA120 → Stansted
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Pick-up AreasAll CO postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Stansted (STN)
Why choose our Colchester to Stansted taxi:
- check_circleDirect A120 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Colchester address
- check_circlePerfect for early morning and late night flights
- check_circleNo station changes or bags to haul
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- • Colchester City Centre
- • Lexden
- • Greenstead
- • Highwoods
- • Prettygate
- • Stanway
Colchester to Stansted Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Colchester to Stansted fares — no hidden charges, no surge pricing. Every price is door-to-door with meet & greet, flight monitoring and 60 minutes’ free waiting, and the Stansted airport drop off charges are handled for you.
| Vehicle Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 3 large bags | £96 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £108 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £138 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £124 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £138 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £154 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £224 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £177 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £290 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare Stansted taxi fares across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London cab prices or estimate the trip with our London taxi calculator.
Same fixed fare at any hour, including late-night pickups and bank holidays.
Stansted Airport Taxi Routes Across the East of England
Our A120 coverage runs the length of the Stansted corridor, so we look after the towns strung along it as well as Colchester itself.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the Colchester to Stansted Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage. Every car is air-conditioned and driven by a licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £96
Estate
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From £108
Executive
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From £138
MPV 5 Seater
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From £124
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available in MPVs and larger vehicles (free of charge, max 2).
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardColchester to Stansted: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
How does a private Colchester to Stansted taxi stack up against the train and coach? On luggage, early flights and a guaranteed price, it comes out ahead.
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Train
On the train it is Colchester to London Liverpool Street, then back out to the airport on the Stansted Express, so a change in London with luggage, around two hours door to door, at £35-55pp at peak times.
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Coach
On the coach: National Express, or the Airlink X20 along the A120, about an hour and a half with the intermediate stops, at £12-20pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 56 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £96.
Colchester Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Colchester and Essex for Stansted transfers.
•Colchester City Centre
•Lexden
•Greenstead
•Highwoods
•Prettygate
•Stanway
Wider Colchester Area Coverage:
We also cover every CO postcode across Essex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Marks Tey, Wivenhoe, Dedham, 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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Colchester to Stansted Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Colchester is one of the East of England’s busiest commuter towns, and the same professionals who take the Liverpool Street line to work often prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport.
Family Holidays
Travelling from Highwoods or Stanway with children and a boot full of cases is far simpler door to door.
How to Book Your Colchester to Stansted Taxi
Booking takes about 60 seconds through our online booking system — enter your pickup, choose a vehicle, and get an instant fixed-fare quote, 24/7. Our Stansted airport taxi booking guide walks you through it.
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Enter Your Colchester Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Colchester 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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24/7 Customer Support
Need assistance? Visit our contact page or WhatsApp us for booking help or last-minute changes.
Quick Quote
Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Colchester to Stansted Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£96 (Fixed Fare)
Colchester to Stansted Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colchester to Stansted taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Colchester 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 number you see when you book is the number you pay, whatever the traffic on the day.
How long does the Colchester to Stansted journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Almost the entire route follows the A120 running west, so outside the morning rush the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the busier approach to the airport junction.
What is the best route from Colchester to Stansted?
The standard run is the A120 due west past Braintree and Great Dunmow, staying on the same road all the way to the Stansted junction. When the eastern end is congested around Marks Tey and the A12, an experienced driver will time the pickup around it to keep you moving.
Do you pick up from Lexden, Highwoods and Stanway?
Yes. We collect from every Colchester neighbourhood including Lexden, Highwoods, Stanway, Prettygate, Greenstead and Mile End, as well as the wider CO postcodes such as Marks Tey, Wivenhoe, Dedham and Tiptree.
What Our Passengers Say
Verified customer reviews from passengers who book with us. Read more customer reviews.
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Professional, vetted drivers
Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Colchester to Stansted Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Colchester to Stansted taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £96, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
- Fixed Fares from £96
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service