Book direct London and Stansted Airport minicab transfers for outward and return travel.
If your flight departs from Stansted, a pre-booked taxi lets you plan the road leg from London around your schedule. It's also an option for returning home after an arrival at the airport.
Enter the exact addresses and journey date to explore suitable vehicles. Your booking can cover a single airport journey or include a planned return.
Planning an airport taxi transfer? Here is a quick overview of the journey between London and Stansted Airport.
Distance and journey time are estimates. Actual travel may vary with traffic, road conditions and your exact pickup or drop-off location. *The displayed price is a guide. Enter your journey details to see your quotation.
Whether you're heading to the airport or arriving in the UK, a little planning makes your journey easier. Here's what to know about pickups, flight details and travelling in either direction.
Travelling from London to Stansted Airport? Enter the address where you'd like your driver to pick you up, whether that's your home, hotel or another suitable location.
Consider your flight check-in requirements and the distance to the airport when selecting your pickup time.
For more help planning your journey, see our Stansted Airport transfer guide .
Landing at Stansted Airport? You can pre-book a private airport taxi transfer straight to your hotel, home or other address in London. Choose the airport as your pickup location, enter your destination and add your flight number so we can monitor your arrival.
For your return journey, include the arriving flight details and follow your confirmed collection instructions.
Once you've collected your luggage, follow the meeting instructions sent for your booking. You'll receive your driver's details before your journey. You can also check our airport pickup and meeting points guide to see where to meet your driver.
Stansted Airport serves passengers travelling from very different parts of London. East and North East London locations such as Stratford, Hackney, Bethnal Green, Walthamstow and Ilford may be familiar starting points, but travellers also need Stansted transfers from Westminster, Kensington, Chelsea and addresses south of the Thames.
The route and journey experience change with the pickup district. A London hotel near Liverpool Street is not the same starting point as a family home in Wimbledon or an apartment in Canary Wharf. A booked private taxi is arranged for the full journey from the specified address to Stansted Airport.
Catch a Minicab offers London to Stansted Airport minicab and private transfer bookings, as well as Stansted to London pickups for passengers returning from abroad. Hotels, residential streets, business premises and other pre-agreed locations can all be used as the journey endpoints.
Passengers carrying several bags, travelling with children or arriving after a long flight may prefer to travel directly to their London accommodation rather than change between airport transport and local services. This can be particularly useful when the destination is away from a major rail station.
For Stansted arrivals, the flight number supports arrival monitoring and the collection information helps you identify the agreed meeting point. For departures from London, booking ahead makes the collection arrangements clear before the day of travel.
Useful answers about booking an airport taxi or minicab in either direction with Catch a Minicab.
You can check guide fares by vehicle below. Enter your actual pickup, destination and travel details to get a current quotation before booking. The fare can vary by vehicle, journey details and any extras selected.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Guide fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | Up to 2 standard suitcases | £127.40* |
| Estate | Up to 4 | Up to 4 standard suitcases | £133.14* |
| MPV | Up to 6 | Depends on passenger configuration | £142.86* |
| Executive | Up to 4 | Up to 2 standard suitcases and 2 hand bags | £155.81* |
| Luxury | Up to 4 | Up to 2 standard suitcases and 2 hand bags | £176.28* |
| Minibus | Up to 8 | Depends on passengers and vehicle | £155.81* |
*Guide fares only. The online quotation confirms the price for your journey details. Choose a vehicle with sufficient passenger and luggage capacity.
The guide distance is approximately 39 miles. The distance for your own booking can differ depending on your selected addresses.
The guide journey time is around 1 hour 13 mins. It can change with traffic, your precise addresses and the time you travel.
Yes. Choose Stansted Airport as the pickup point and enter your destination in London. Add your flight number so the arrival can be monitored, and follow the meeting instructions provided for your booking.
For airport pickups, the first 30 minutes of waiting and the first 30 minutes of parking are included. Additional waiting or parking may be charged if the included period is exceeded. Check your quotation and booking conditions for applicable airport charges.
You can request a private door-to-door journey in either direction, rather than organising separate train or coach connections.
Work back from the airline's recommended airport arrival time, allowing for the estimated drive and possible traffic. The online quotation lets you choose a pickup time.
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Whether you're travelling to an airport or arranging a longer journey across the UK, booking your private transfer is straightforward.
Tell us where you're travelling from and to, then choose your pickup date and time.
Compare the available vehicle options and select the one that suits your passengers, luggage and budget.
Review your journey details, provide your passenger information and confirm your booking.
Travelling alone, with family or as part of a larger group? Explore our vehicle categories and choose the space and comfort that suits your journey.
A comfortable, practical choice for individual travellers, couples and small families.
Ideal when you need extra luggage space without moving up to a larger passenger vehicle.
Flexible seating and luggage arrangements make the MPV a useful option for families and small groups.
Available seating depends on the amount of luggage.
An upgraded vehicle option for business trips, airport transfers and longer journeys where comfort matters.
For travellers who prefer a more refined vehicle for important occasions, airport collections or comfortable long-distance travel.
A practical choice for larger families and groups travelling together with their luggage.
Vehicle photographs are representative of the category. The vehicle supplied may be a similar model. Please select a suitable vehicle for your passengers and luggage when making your booking.
Keep track of your upcoming transfers, check your journey details and manage eligible bookings through your Catch a Minicab customer account.
Whether you're arranging one airport transfer or planning several journeys, your account keeps the important details together.
View upcoming and previous journeys from your customer dashboard.
Edit, postpone or cancel eligible bookings through your account, subject to the applicable booking conditions.
Access your assigned driver's information when it becomes available for your journey.
Your account gives you a convenient place to manage journeys whenever you book with us again.
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Our service is designed for journeys worth planning ahead. From early departures to airport arrivals and intercity travel, we offer a straightforward way to arrange a private, door-to-door transfer.
We bring together clear booking information, a choice of vehicle categories and practical airport pickup arrangements, so you know what has been organised before you travel.
We arrange private airport and long-distance transfers for your confirmed pickup location, travel date and time, with journeys available in either direction.
We offer a range of vehicle categories for different passenger numbers and luggage requirements, from individual travellers to families and larger groups.
We send a booking confirmation with your journey arrangements and provide driver details before your scheduled pickup.
For airport collections, we monitor your flight and provide meeting-point instructions. The first 30 minutes of waiting and parking are included in the airport pickup service.
* Price note: The fares shown are guide prices for the selected journey and vehicle type. Your final fare is calculated when you request a live quote and may vary depending on the travel date, pickup time, route, airport or parking charges, tolls, additional waiting time and any extra journey requirements. Please use the booking form to view your current price before confirming your transfer.
