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The furthest airport from the UK's capital takes its name from the small city in which it is situated in Stansted.
Undoubtedly, anyone who hasn't yet been to London must dream of doing so at some point in the future. The British capital is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world, full of history, culture and a temple for music and fashion. In all likelihood, you will be travelling to the city by air. You should take careful consideration to airport transfers when planning your trip and with one of our Stansted airport taxis, you'll be able to reach your accommodation quickly, easily and in comfort.
Below, you'll find all the useful information on how to get from Stansted to London, including useful comparisons of the different means of transport options you can use in order to reach the capital, as well as all the details you'll need about the Taxi service at Stansted.
The service is provided by regular licensed, professional drivers with years of experience. This service shouldn't be confused with the shared shuttle service as by booking a taxi on this page you will be making a reservation for a vehicle that is for your exclusive use or for the use of the group that has made the booking. If the flight is delayed, you will be able to reach your driver with the emergency number that will have been provided when you made your booking, and you won't be charged any additional fees as a result of the flight's delay. Our multilingual Customer Service Team will be ready to provide you with any assistance you may require and will be happy to help with any questions or queries you may have regarding your booking.
Distances between Stansted Airport and some points of interest.
Below are the distances and journey times for travelling from the airport to the main tourist attractions in London and the surrounding area:
- Stansted Airport - Tower Bridge : the fastest route with the least traffic means travelling around 37 miles, which would take around 55 minutes via the M11, as opposed to the M25 motorway with a distance of 50 miles taking 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Stansted Airport - Buckingham Palace: it is preferable to cover the distance of 40 miles in 1 hour and 15 minutes, opting for the M11, which allows you to reach your destination faster.
- Stansted Airport - Legoland: opt for A10 and M25 motorway, which takes around 1 hour and 49 minutes to cover the 75 miles.
Approximate Taxi cost from Stansted airport
Stansted Airport | Saloon (1-4 pax) | 8 Seater |
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From Stansted to Tower Bridge | from £100 | from £160 |
From Stansted to Buckingham Palace | from £105 | from £165 |
From Stansted to Legoland | from £160 | from £210 |
Why choose Taxileader.net
If you travel in a group of at least 4 people, the taxi transfer service might work out cheaper than public transport if you consider: the cost of the single bus ticket to get from Stansted to London, the cost of the second or third bus from Liverpool Street to a close area to the accommodation, the transport of luggage and so on.
One of the many advantages of using a private transfer by taxi to London is how easy it's to make a reservation: all you need to do is to fill out the form you can find on this page, and you'll be able to complete your booking in a matter of minutes to reserve your vehicle.
Just enter your flight details, the address of your end destination, the date and time of your arrival or departure and the system will automatically calculate the price. Then this will be locked in once the booking is complete. You can either pay a small deposit, (if this option is available), or the entire amount by bank transfer, credit card or one of the other payment options available.
Once the booking is complete, you'll receive an email recapping the details of the service you've booked and a few hours later, you will receive a second email with the final confirmation of your booking.
From Stansted Airport to London by private taxi
If you are scheduled to arrive during peak times or at night, you really can't afford to not take advantage of the convenience of using a fixed price taxi for your airport transfer. Your driver will collect you right in the Arrivals Hall and will be carrying a sign with your name on it for easy identification. Then you will be taken directly to your accommodation.
You will benefit from a fixed rate from the time of making your booking which will not depend on the traffic conditions, the time of day or if it is a Public Holiday. You won't have to pay any supplements for your luggage or if your flight is delayed. You'll be able to avoid all the hassles of travelling with public transport, which have much longer journey times than a private taxi service.
Download our PDF article to find out how to get from Stansted airport to London using different means of transport.