London City to Stansted Airport Taxi from £74

Skip the crush at Liverpool Street and the wait on the Stansted Express platform — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price City of London to Stansted transfers straight up the A12 and onto the M11 north.

JourneyLondon City to Stansted39 miles
Typical drive1 Hours, 5 Minutesvia A12
Fixed, all-in fare£74
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Looking for a reliable City of London to Stansted Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links the City of London — the historic Square Mile of St Paul’s, the Bank of England, the Gherkin and the Leadenhall towers — with Stansted’s single terminal on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. Stansted is the nearest major airport to the financial district for many travellers, and your driver heads up the A12 to the M11 wherever it’s quickest, so business travellers, families, and holidaymakers reach the airport without platform changes, luggage on the concourse, or a scramble for the right train.

Whether you’re leaving an office near Bank or Moorgate, catching an early flight from a Liverpool Street address, setting off from the Barbican or Aldgate, or heading back into the City after landing at Stansted, our highly-rated service looks after individuals, families, and groups alike — backed by hundreds of verified reviews.

Why Choose Our London City to Stansted Taxi Service

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

Fixed Price £74

No hidden charges

Direct A12 Route

1 Hours, 5 Minutes

24/7 Available

365 days a year

Meet & Greet

Inside arrivals hall

Licensed Drivers

DBS checked & insured

London City to Stansted: Distance, Drive Time & A12 Route

City of London pickups head out towards the A12, the spine of every Stansted run from the Square Mile. Your driver works out of the City on the A1211 and the streets around it, picks up the A12 north-east out of London, and joins the M11 for the run up to the airport turn-off, dropping onto the terminal approach at the end. Because almost the whole journey after the City is dual carriageway and motorway, the timing is dependable outside the working-day congestion in the centre, and an early start clears the worst of it. When the exit from the City is heavy, an experienced driver may adjust the line out through Shoreditch and Hackney towards the A12 to keep you moving rather than sitting at the Bank junction.

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Travel Time

~1 Hours, 5 Minutes via A12

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Main Route

A12 → M11 → Stansted

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Pick-up Areas

All EC postcodes covered

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London Stansted (STN)

Why choose our London City to Stansted taxi:

  • check_circleDirect A12 route—faster than trains with changes
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Professional taxi service from London City to Stansted Airport

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  • • Bank
  • • Moorgate
  • • Liverpool Street
  • • Aldgate
  • • Barbican
  • • Farringdon

London City to Stansted Taxi Prices by Vehicle

Fixed London City 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.

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

Toyota Prius, VW Passat

1–32 large bags£74
Estate Car

VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb

1–44 large bags£80
Executive

Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series

1–42 large bags£99
MPV 5 Seater

Vauxhall Zafira or similar

53 large bags£90
MPV 6 Seater

Ford Galaxy or similar

54 large bags£96
MPV 7 Seater

Mercedes Vito or similar

65 large bags£109
Executive MPV 7

Mercedes V-Class or similar

77 large bags£159
MPV 8 Seater

Mercedes Sprinter or similar

87 large bags£129
10 Seater Minibus

Ford Transit or similar

109 large bags£179

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

Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London taxi prices or estimate the trip with our UK 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 City of London

The Square Mile is only one of the London pickups we run to Stansted’s single terminal. Cross the boundary into the West End and our Central London to Stansted taxi takes the same fixed-fare, no-changes approach out to the M11, while just north of the City a Enfield to Stansted taxi joins the M25 to the M11 for a quick run up to the airport.

Follow the M11 corridor out of London and we cover the commuter towns just as closely. Our Harlow to Stansted taxi is barely a hop up the motorway, and for travellers heading the other way the Cambridge to Stansted taxi runs straight down the M11 with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.

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

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Choose Your Vehicle for the London City to Stansted Run

Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the A12 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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London City to Stansted: Taxi vs Train vs Coach

Trains and coaches do serve London City — 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

London City via Liverpool Street for the Stansted Express, which runs direct to the airport. no change once you are on the Stansted Express, but you carry your cases to the platform around an hour and a quarter door to door once you reach the station, £20-25pp on the Stansted Express.

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Coach

National Express, boarding near Liverpool Street. around an hour and three-quarters depending on stops and traffic, £10-18pp.

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Private Taxi

Door-to-door in 1 Hours, 5 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £74.

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.

London City Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover

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

Bank
Moorgate
Liverpool Street
Aldgate
Barbican
Farringdon
Shoreditch
Clerkenwell
Bishopsgate
Cheapside
Cornhill
Fenchurch Street
Monument
Blackfriars
Cannon Street
Old Street
Spitalfields
Holborn

Wider London City Area Coverage:

We also cover every EC postcode across Greater London and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Whitechapel, Hoxton, Bethnal Green, 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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London City to Stansted Transfers for Every Kind of Trip

Business & Corporate Travel

The Square Mile is one of the busiest business districts in Europe, and the professionals who work there often prefer a fixed-fare car to the Stansted Express dash. There is no crush on the Liverpool Street concourse, no case to wrestle onto a busy platform, and the fare is locked when you book. For early departures the driver arrives before dawn so you reach check-in with a buffer no connecting train can guarantee.

European Business Hops

Stansted’s Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 network puts Dublin, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and the other European financial centres within an easy morning of the City, and a pre-booked car is the simplest way to make the airport in time. The driver collects from the office door, takes your cabin bag and laptop case in one go, and gets you to the single terminal with the fare fixed before you set off.

Groups & Corporate

For a team heading out from one of the City towers to a conference, or a party leaving from several offices around Bank and Bishopsgate, 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 group across separate rail tickets and taxis at the airport end.

Family Holidays

City residents in the Barbican and the newer towers use Stansted for the TUI and Jet2 holiday routes, and leaving with children and a boot full of cases is far simpler door to door than the concourse and the platform. The driver loads the luggage, fits any child or booster seats you asked for at booking, and on the way home meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight.

Why London City Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi

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How to Book Your London City to Stansted Taxi

Booking your London City 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 London City Pickup Address

Any address, hotel, station, or business in London City 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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London City to Stansted Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our London City 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 the City of London 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 out of the City on the day.

How long does the City of London to Stansted journey take?

Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Once you are clear of the Square Mile the run is almost all A12 and M11, so outside the working-day congestion in the centre the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the exit from the City.

What is the best route from the City of London to Stansted?

The standard run works out of the City onto the A12 north-east, then joins the M11 straight up to the airport turn-off. When the exit from the Square Mile is congested around the Bank junction and Bishopsgate, an experienced driver may adjust the line out through Shoreditch towards the A12 to keep you moving.

Do you pick up from Bank, Moorgate and Liverpool Street?

Yes. We collect from every corner of the Square Mile including Bank, Moorgate, Liverpool Street, Aldgate, the Barbican and Bishopsgate, as well as the fringe of the City around Farringdon, Clerkenwell and Shoreditch.

Can I book the return, Stansted to the City of London?

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 the arrivals hall 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 are among the most common bookings from the City. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to reach the airport with your check-in window comfortably covered.

Where does the driver drop off and meet me at Stansted?

Stansted has a single passenger terminal, so it is simpler than the bigger airports: your driver sets you down at the terminal drop-off, and on the return meets you inside the one arrivals hall with a name board. Tell us your airline — Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 or TUI — when you book and the driver will set you down at the closest point to your check-in.

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Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your London City to Stansted taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £74, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.

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