Stansted sits on the opposite side of London from most of our regular routes, out past the M11 in Essex, which is exactly why it needs a different kind of planning to Heathrow or Gatwick. It's a longer run, it's a single-terminal airport, and the roads that catch people out — the M11 corridor and the final stretch into the terminal forecourt — aren't ones a driver picks up overnight. A2B Radio Cars operates Stansted airport taxis, with pickups across London, using the same flight-tracking and fixed-fare approach we use for every airport transfer.
A quick note on terms: we're a licensed private hire operator, which most people search for as a "Stansted taxi" or "taxi to Stansted"; the booking process and licensing is the same whether you call it a taxi, a minicab, or an airport transfer. You can't hail us on the street like a black cab, but you can pre-book by phone, and we'll be waiting when you land.
We're based at 66 Kingsley Road, Hounslow, TW3 1QA. Call 02085694040 to book your Stansted taxi from anywhere in London.
Taxi to Stansted: What the Journey Involves
Stansted is roughly 35 miles northeast of central London, reached mainly via the M11. For pickups on our side of the city, that means crossing London before joining the motorway, so realistic journey times matter more here than almost any other airport run:
- From central London: around 60 to 75 minutes off-peak via the M11
- From north and east London (Hackney, Newham, Barnet, Enfield): often the shortest run, around 40 to 60 minutes
- From west London (Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond): around 75–100 minutes, since you're crossing the whole city first
- From south London (Croydon, Bromley, Kingston): typically 90 minutes or more, the longest of the four compass points
Because the M11 can back up badly around the Bishop's Stortford and Birchanger Green junctions during peak hours, we build in extra time for early flights and rush-hour bookings rather than quoting the shortest possible run.
Why Choose Our Stansted Airport Taxi Service
A single-terminal airport, planned properly
Stansted has one terminal, so the challenge isn't finding the right set-down point; it's timing the M11 correctly and knowing the forecourt layout for quick, legal drop-offs and pickups without circling.
Licensed and insured
All A2B Radio Cars drivers and vehicles are licensed under London's private hire vehicle (PHV) regulations, with insurance appropriate for private hire passenger transport. Licensing details are available on request.
Cars built for a longer motorway run
For a journey that can run well over an hour, we send vehicles with proper legroom and boot space: standard saloons for 1–3 passengers, estates or larger saloons for extra cases, and MPVs for groups up to 6 or families with pushchairs.
Flight tracking on arrival
Give us your flight number for a Stansted pickup, and we monitor live arrivals, adjusting your driver's collection time if your flight lands early or late so you're not stuck waiting, and your driver isn't parked up for nothing.
One fare for the whole route
Given how much the journey time can vary by starting point and time of day, we quote the full fare before you travel. Once it's agreed, M11 traffic, a reasonable amount of luggage, or a delayed flight don't change what you pay.
How to Book a Stansted Taxi
Call 02085694040 with your pickup address and flight number if it's an airport collection.
Tell us passenger and luggage numbers so we send a car with enough space for a motorway-length trip.
We confirm a pickup time built around your specific route and the time of day for early departures or peak M11 traffic; we allow extra time rather than cutting it fine.
Your driver collects you at the agreed time and, for airport pickups, tracks your flight and adjusts automatically if it's delayed.
For the return leg, meet your driver at the agreed point outside Stansted's single terminal building; we'll confirm the exact meeting spot when you book.
Coverage Area
We take Stansted bookings from anywhere in Greater London, including north and east London (Hackney, Newham, Barnet, Enfield, Waltham Forest), generally the shortest routes to Stansted as well as west London (Hounslow, Ealing, Hillingdon), central London, and south London (Croydon, Bromley, Kingston). If you're calling from further south or west, we'll factor the longer cross-London leg into your quoted pickup time so it's realistic, not optimistic.
Pricing
Stansted fares are quoted for the full journey at the time of booking, based on your pickup postcode, vehicle type, and travel time. A longer M11-dependent run from south London is priced differently to a short hop from Enfield. Once agreed, the fare doesn't change for reasonable luggage, motorway traffic, or a flight delay outside your control. Call 02085694040 for a same-day quote on your route.
Book Your Stansted Airport Taxi Today
For a Stansted taxi that accounts for the M11 and the real distance from your part of London, not just a flat quote, call A2B Radio Cars on 02085694040. We're based at 66 Kingsley Road, Hounslow, TW3 1QA, and we run Stansted transfers from across London with fixed fares and flight tracking as standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice do you need for a Stansted airport taxi?
Because journey times vary so much depending on where you're starting from and the time of day, we recommend booking at least the day before for early flights or peak travel. For off-peak daytime trips from north or east London, a few hours' notice is usually enough.
Do you track flights for Stansted pickups?
Yes. Give us your flight number when booking, and we monitor live arrivals, adjusting your driver's collection time automatically if you land early or late.
Is A2B Radio Cars a licensed taxi or a minicab?
We're a licensed private hire operator (PHV), which most people search for interchangeably as a "taxi" or "minicab." Unlike a black cab, we're pre-booked rather than hailed on the street. Call ahead, and we'll confirm your pickup time and price before you travel.
Is it cheaper to get the Stansted Express instead of a taxi?
The Stansted Express is often quicker for a single central London traveller with light luggage. A pre-booked taxi is usually the better option for groups, families with luggage, late-night arrivals, or door-to-door journeys outside central London, since it avoids connecting trains at both ends.
