A Stansted airport transfer with us is a pre-booked car and a professional chauffeur for the 39 miles between Stansted and central London. Stansted is the furthest of London’s main airports from the centre, which is exactly why a door-to-door car appeals: no changing trains, no waiting for a coach, and a chauffeur who knows the early-morning and late-night timings that Stansted flights often involve.
Stansted transfer prices
Stansted is quoted on request. Tell us your pick-up or drop-off address, the date and time, the number of passengers and the luggage, and we reply with a fixed price for the exact journey. That price includes VAT and does not change on the day, and the first hour of waiting on airport pick-ups is free. For comparison, our standard rates are on the prices page, including the Heathrow and Gatwick journeys.
The drive from London to Stansted
Stansted is north-east of London, near Bishop’s Stortford in Essex. From central London it is 39 miles, about 1 h 20 min without traffic, normally via the M11. At peak times the roads out of London and the M11 junctions can be slow, and many Stansted flights leave very early, so we agree the timing with you and build in a margin.
Stansted terminal
Stansted has a single main terminal building, and the official site, stanstedairport.com, has current airline, pick-up and parking information.
Heathrow, Gatwick and other airports to Stansted
Moving between airports is a common reason to book. Heathrow to Stansted is 68 miles, about 1 h 30 min without traffic, largely on the M25 and the M11. A direct private transfer avoids crossing London with your bags and is quoted on request. We run the same journeys from Gatwick, Luton and London City.
Private driver, train, coach or taxi
For one traveller, a train or airport coach is often the cheapest way between Stansted and central London. Advance tickets are usually cheaper than walk-up fares. Check National Rail or the airport website for current fares.
A private transfer works better when:
- you are a family or a group of three or more
- you have large or heavy luggage
- your flight is very early or very late
- you are going somewhere that is not near a station
- you want a fixed price before you commit
Our cars take up to 3 passengers (E-Class and S-Class), 4 (Range Rover) or 8 (V-Class), and a Sprinter minibus carries up to 16, quoted on request.
Picking up friends and family from Stansted
If you are collecting arrivals, a chauffeur is a calm alternative to driving there and back. Your driver waits at the airport, the first hour of waiting is free, and your guests are taken straight to your address. Give us the flight number and the terminal arrival information when you book.
Stansted chauffeur service for business
Business travellers often choose a chauffeur for early departures and late returns. The car is quiet, the schedule is yours and the price is fixed. If you need the car for the rest of the day, hourly hire has a 4-hour minimum; see our chauffeur service in London.
Stansted airport transfer for families and groups
Stansted is a major base for low-cost airlines, so many passengers arrive with a family and a full set of luggage. Choose the car by passengers and bags together. The E-Class and S-Class suit up to 3 people with normal luggage, the Range Rover up to 4, and the V-Class up to 8. Larger parties can take the Sprinter minibus, up to 16 passengers, quoted on request.
Because the journey is long, comfort matters more than on a short hop. A door-to-door car means children and bags are not moved between train, coach and tube.
Early flights and late arrivals
Stansted is known for very early departures and late-night landings, when public transport is sparse. A pre-booked chauffeur means the pick-up time is agreed in advance. For a morning flight we agree a collection time that leaves margin for the drive and for the airline’s check-in and security guidance. On arrival, the first hour of waiting is free of charge, so a delayed flight does not change your price.
Stansted to central London and beyond
Most arrivals want central London, a hotel or a home, and we quote that journey on request as a fixed price. If you are going elsewhere, such as Cambridge, Essex, Suffolk or a cruise port, tell us when you enquire. Stansted is also a handy starting point for East Anglia, and we quote those journeys too.
Why book a fixed price for a long airport run
Stansted is the longest of the standard London airport journeys, so a metered fare is hard to predict, as it depends on traffic and the route. A price agreed before you book removes that uncertainty. You know the cost when you confirm, the car is sized for your party and the chauffeur is waiting when you land. Send us the details and we will quote the exact journey, whether it is a single transfer or a return booking for both ends of a trip.
How our Stansted transfer works
- Use the form below to send the date, time, addresses and the number of passengers and bags.
- We reply with the right car and a fixed price, VAT included.
- You confirm the booking and give us your flight number if you are arriving.
- Your chauffeur arrives on time, at your address for a departure or at the airport for an arrival.
Beyond the airport
Stansted sits close to Cambridge, so a transfer can be combined with a visit. See our London to Cambridge page, or the guide to day trips from London by car. Anything beyond the airport transfer itself is quoted on request.
Last updated 20 October 2026.
