London Stansted Airport (STN) Transfers Fixed-price Taxis, Private Cars & Minibuses to and from Central London, Cambridge & Stevenage

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London Stansted sits about 40 miles north-east of central London. Most of its flights are early-morning charters or late-night budget arrivals. That is when the taxi queue is longest, the trains have thinned out and a tout at the kerb offers a 'flat-rate run into town'. First-timers underestimate that timing. It is where a metered minicab or a surging rideshare quietly gets expensive.

hoppa connects you to 70,000+ vetted local operators who drive the M11 every day. Your price is locked at booking and a named driver tracks your flight, in both directions. Trusted by 40M+ travellers and by Mastercard and UnionPay as the mobility infrastructure layer for agentic travel.

Private car from £100 · Minibus from £141 · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel · Prices are indicative. Check hoppa.com for live prices.

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Everything you need to know before you book in London Stansted

Pick a topic to see the most common questions travellers ask about transfers from London Stansted — fixed prices, vehicles, delays, deals, trust, and managing your booking.

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What does it cost to my destination?

What's the price from the airport to my resort?

Prices vary by route, vehicle, season, and time of day. Enter your dates and party size above to see your fixed quoted price for the exact journey.

What's included in my fixed price?

Your quoted price covers vehicle hire, fuel, the driver's service fee (tips), tolls, parking, taxes, and any entry, congestion or airport-access fees on the route. There's nothing extra to pay the driver on arrival.

What's NOT included — what could cost extra?

Charged separately and disclosed before they apply: overtime fees if your trip runs longer than reserved, excess-mileage fees if you exceed your booked distance, night-time service fees on some routes (22:00–08:00), holiday or event surcharges in some regions, additional child seats beyond the first one (which is free), and extra stops you add during the ride.

Will the quoted price change between booking and travel?

No. Once your booking is confirmed, your price is locked — it's what you pay regardless of demand, season or currency changes between today and your travel date. Booking early is the surest way to secure today's rate.

Will I pay anything to the driver on arrival?

No. Your fare is paid in full at booking and covers everything the driver's owed — tips, tolls, fuel, taxes, parking. Bookings are pre-paid via credit card, debit card, or PayPal on the hoppa platform. The only reasons your final charge could differ from the quote are changes you make on the day (extra stops, route changes) or fees for damage or smoking, which are disclosed in our terms.

Are there night-time or holiday surcharges?

Some services include a night-time fee for travel between 22:00 and 08:00, and prices may adjust on local holidays. Both are always reflected in the quote you see before paying — there's nothing additional charged at the trip itself.

Can I tip the driver?

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. The driver's service fee is already included in your fare, so a tip is appreciated but never expected.

Do prices change for larger group sizes?

Rates are set per vehicle category, not per person. Moving up to a larger vehicle to fit a bigger party or extra baggage is reflected in the fixed quote you see at booking.

I think I was overcharged

Disputes must be raised within 14 days of the charge date by emailing customer service with your card statement and a brief explanation. After 14 days, charges are considered final.

Which vehicle fits my group?

How many people and how much luggage fit in each vehicle?

Vehicle categories include Sedan, Business Sedan, Minivan, Business Minivan, Minibus and Bus. Each has a strict insured maximum for passengers and luggage that drivers must adhere to. Default luggage allowance is one 24-inch suitcase per passenger — bags larger than 24″ count as two pieces. Choose a category that fits both your party and your bags.

Will I get the exact car shown in the picture?

Vehicle images are for illustration only. You're booking a category, not a specific model — and we may upgrade you to a higher category at no extra charge if your selected one isn't available.

Shared shuttle vs private transfer — what's the difference?

Private transfers take you directly from your pickup point to your accommodation, with no shared passengers and no extra stops. Shared shuttles are budget-friendly and pick up multiple passengers on a planned route, so the journey may take longer but the per-person price is lower.

Can I add a child seat for my baby or toddler?

Yes. We offer infant carriers, baby seats and boosters depending on your supplier and route. Add the seat type you need during booking so it can be confirmed in advance.

How much does a child seat cost?

The first child seat in your booking is included free. Any additional seats may carry a fee from the supplier — the exact amount is shown in your booking quote before you pay, so there are no surprises.

I forgot to request a child seat — can I add it after booking?

Yes. Contact customer service as soon as possible to add it to your booking. Late requests are honoured subject to availability, so the sooner you ask, the better. Important: no refund or replacement applies if a driver arrives without a seat that wasn't requested in time.

Is my child seat guaranteed once I've added it to my booking?

If you've added the seat at the time of booking, it's confirmed with your transport supplier. Seats requested after the booking is placed are subject to availability. If a seat ends up unavailable on arrival because it wasn't requested in time, no refund applies.

Can I bring a pet or service animal?

Yes, at no extra charge. Notify us at booking so the right vehicle is allocated. Important: animals count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity — so a 5-seat vehicle with two pets has three human seats.

Do you have wheelchair-accessible options?

Yes. Note any accessibility need (wheelchair, mobility scooter, special assistance) in the booking comments. We work with specialised partners and make reasonable efforts to accommodate.

What if my flight is delayed?

Will my driver wait if my flight is late?

Yes. Your driver waits up to 60 minutes free after your scheduled arrival for airport pickups. For international flights, there's also a 30-minute buffer added on top — so your driver's free waiting period starts after that buffer ends.

What if my flight is delayed by more than 2 hours?

Contact customer service to reschedule. If we can't pick you up at the new time, the order is cancelled without charge.

What if my flight is cancelled entirely?

Your transfer is cancelled free of charge. Contact customer service immediately so we can update the booking.

What if my flight is diverted to a different airport?

Contact us immediately. We'll do our best to reschedule your pickup — though we can't guarantee a free transfer if the new airport is in a different region or significantly further from your destination.

Where will I meet my driver?

24 hours before pickup we send a final SMS or WhatsApp with the exact meeting point and your driver's contact details. Meet & greet at the arrival gate is available on request, subject to airport policy — if not possible at the gate, we'll assign an alternative meeting point.

What if I'm stuck inside the airport (luggage, immigration)?

Use the emergency number on your e-ticket to call the driver or local supplier and let them know you're still in the terminal. The driver will wait through their free period and, if reached in time, can sometimes extend.

What counts as a no-show?

Not appearing within the free waiting period and being unreachable for additional time. No-shows are charged in full and non-refundable.

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Where can I find a discount code?

Active offers are applied automatically when you search — there's nothing to enter manually. To see what's currently running, check our discount codes page or our homepage banner.

Should I book early?

Yes. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance for the best vehicle selection. Bookings within 24 hours are subject to availability and may carry an expedited service fee. Booking early also locks in today's price.

Is there a low-deposit option?

On selected services and destinations, yes — pay a deposit now and the balance before your travel date. If the balance isn't paid in time the booking auto-cancels and the deposit is forfeited. Note: low-deposit bookings can't be paid with hoppa Credits.

What is Refund Protect?

An optional add-on at checkout from our partner Refund Protect. If you (or anyone in your party) can't attend for a covered reason, you receive 100% of your booking back. Refund Protect's decision is final — see their full terms when adding the option.

Can I use hoppa Credits from a previous booking?

Yes. hoppa Credits apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email. They expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred between accounts, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

Can I cancel and get a refund?

Yes, depending on timing and vehicle size. Up to 7 seats: free cancellation at least 24 hours before pickup; 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats: free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats: free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup. Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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Who is hoppa exactly?

hoppa is a global mobility platform for airport transfers, airport taxis, ride-hailing, private holiday transfers and shuttles — empowering 40 million+ customers with seamless, door-to-door ground transportation across 182+ countries and 2,600+ airports and resorts.

In one place, you can instantly compare and book with real-time access to the best fares and optimal routes for every journey and every budget. Our network of 70,000+ vetted local fleet providers delivers reliable, fixed-price travel for every need.

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Why pre-book instead of grabbing a taxi at arrivals?

Fixed price quoted upfront (no meter, no surprise tolls), driver waits up to 60 minutes free if your flight's late, meet & greet on request, child seats and accessibility bookable in advance, 24/7 multilingual support, and a clear cancellation policy if plans change.

Aren't I just paying a middleman fee?

Your payment covers both our booking service and the supplier's fare — we pay the supplier on your behalf. That's what gives you a fixed all-in price, dispute resolution, and a single point of contact if anything goes wrong on the trip.

Are the drivers vetted and licensed?

We only work with established local transport partners who meet our service and safety standards, and who operate under their own local licensing and insurance requirements. Each supplier is contracted directly by hoppa.

Is my booking and payment secure?

Yes. Payments are processed through industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways. Your booking details and personal information are protected throughout the transaction.

Can I read verified reviews?

Yes — thousands of travellers share their journey feedback on our website and on Trustpilot, so you can see real experiences from past passengers before you book.

What if something goes wrong on the day?

24/7 phone support is available in English, Spanish and Chinese; chat support runs in all languages. Emergency contact numbers are on your e-ticket so you can reach support or the local supplier directly.

How do I complain after the trip?

Raise a complaint within 30 days of the date of service, whichever product you booked. Email customer service with your booking reference.

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Where's my e-ticket and pickup time?

A confirmation email goes out immediately after booking, a reminder 7 days before, and final pickup details by SMS or WhatsApp 24 hours before. Everything is also visible in My Bookings when you log in.

Can I get a VAT invoice for expenses?

Yes — contact customer service within 30 days of your trip to issue an invoice.

I left something in the car

Contact customer service as soon as possible. We'll make reasonable efforts to recover and return your item, but we can't guarantee retrieval and don't accept liability for items left behind.

Smoking, damage and cleaning fees

Smoking or vaping in any vehicle triggers a minimum $250 cleaning fee and the driver may end the trip; the fare becomes non-refundable. Trash, spills or other damage in the vehicle can incur a cleaning fee of up to $200.

What are hoppa Credits?

Credit issued on refunds or as a goodwill gesture. They apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email, expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

How do I cancel my booking? Can I get a refund?

Cancel from your account or by contacting support. Refund depends on timing and vehicle size: up to 7 seats — free at least 24 hours before pickup, 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats — free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats — free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup.

Can I change my booking details?

Yes, but only for: passenger names, contact numbers, number of passengers, and luggage count (within the booked vehicle's capacity). One free modification is allowed if your booking is eligible. For other changes — including route, vehicle category or pickup point — you'll need to cancel and rebook at the current price.

How long do refunds take to process?

Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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How much is a taxi from Stansted Airport to London, Cambridge, Stevenage or another airport?

A metered black cab from the Stansted rank into central London runs well past £100 on the meter. Traffic or a post-midnight landing pushes it higher. You only learn the final figure when the meter stops.

With hoppa you lock the number before you fly. A private car for up to three passengers is from £119 to Central London, from £119 to Cambridge and from £112 to Stevenage. An eight-seat minibus to Central London is from £161. The fare is all-in and your named driver waits inside arrivals. Prices are indicative. Your exact fare shows at booking.

A cheap transfer to Stansted or from it is one that costs what it said it would: a fixed all-in price, free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel, and a vetted local operator rather than a tout at the kerb.

Connecting to another London airport? No train runs direct from Stansted to Heathrow, Luton or Gatwick. The alternatives are the train into town and out again with your cases, or a timetabled coach round the M25. A private car takes you kerb to kerb with one driver: from £133 to Gatwick, from £136 to Luton and from £143 to Heathrow, in either direction. Your driver tracks the inbound flight, so a late landing moves the pickup.

Destination	Journey time	Private car (up to 3)	Minibus (up to 8)
Stansted to Central London	45 to 95 min	from £119	from £161
Stansted to Canary Wharf and Docklands	50 to 85 min	from £110	from £171
Stansted to Liverpool Street and Shoreditch	45 to 75 min	from £100	from £141
Stansted to Cambridge	40 to 50 min	from £119	from £214
Stansted to Stevenage and Hertfordshire	about 45 min	from £112	from £146
Connecting to another London airport (either direction)
Stansted to Heathrow	about 70 min	from £143	MPV for up to 7 from £210
Stansted to Luton	about 55 min	from £136	8-seat executive from £168
Stansted to Gatwick	about 80 min	from £133	Minibus for up to 8 from £187

Please note: Prices are subject to change depending on your specific travel details and requirements. To secure our most competitive price and get an instant, accurate fixed price, use the hoppa booking widget to lock in your ride today!

Will my driver be waiting if my Stansted flight lands late or gets diverted?

Stansted runs a heavy wave of early-morning charters and late-night budget arrivals. A delayed flight is the number-one worry. hoppa plans for it. Your driver tracks your flight from the moment you board, so a late landing moves your pickup instead of losing it.

You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts. A long passport queue at Stansted sits inside that cover.

Fog and winter storms sometimes divert inbound flights to Luton, Gatwick or Heathrow. Your driver knows before you land and will contact you to reposition or rebook. Land at 02:00 and your fixed price already includes the night-time period. There is no surprise at the kerb. If you cannot see your driver, call the number on your e-ticket. A person answers in an average of 11 seconds, 24 hours a day.

Which Stansted transfer is right for you?

Your journey from Stansted splits by group size and budget, not by terrain. A private saloon suits a couple heading into the City. A family of five with cases needs an estate or MPV, and a stag group of twelve needs one minibus, not three taxis. Three quick rules cover most bookings:

Solo travellers and couples take a private car for up to three passengers, the lowest fixed fare on every route.
Families size up to a private estate or MPV with room for the buggy, with the first child seat free.
Groups of six or more keep everyone together in a minibus or coach on one fixed price.

Your travel style	Recommended service	Why it works
Solo or couple, Central London	Private car (saloon)	A private car goes door to door with no shared stops and no surge pricing when your flight lands at peak time.
Backpacker on a budget	Private car, shared with your travel mates	Three passengers and three bags on one fixed fare, so a hostel trio pays a third each with no surge and no meter.
Family of 4 to 5 with luggage	Private estate or MPV	A large boot for suitcases and buggies, with child seats fitted on request. The first one is free.
Group of 6 to 14 (stag, hen or tour)	Private minibus	One vehicle keeps the whole group together, with a route-experienced driver and a single fixed all-in price.
Larger group of 15 or more	Private coach	Up to 60 seats for sports teams, corporate groups and large families, booked to match your arrival time.
Business meeting in the City or Canary Wharf	Private car or executive saloon	A quiet ride, a professional English-speaking driver and a VAT receipt for your expenses.
Wheelchair user	Wheelchair-accessible minibus	Lift-equipped and pre-booked to match your arrival, seating 1 to 6 passengers.

Is hoppa cheaper than an Uber, taxi or the Stansted Express?

Stansted has more ways into London than most airports, and each has a fair use case:

Uber and Bolt work for a quick solo hop in the daytime. Surge pricing climbs sharply on late-night and Friday peaks, exactly when most budget flights land.
A metered black cab from the rank runs well past £100 into central London, and more in traffic.
The Stansted Express is about £20 to £25 one way and 50 minutes to Liverpool Street. It is station to station with your cases, not door to door.

For a fixed door-to-door price that cannot surge, hoppa locks the fare before you fly. For three people or more, a private car beats the train on cost per head once you add the Tube leg with cases.

Transport option	Indicative price to Central London	Journey time	What is included and what to watch for
hoppa private car (up to 3)	from £119	45 to 95 min	Fixed all-in price. Named driver waits in arrivals, free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel.
hoppa minibus (up to 8)	from £161	45 to 95 min	One vehicle for the whole group, eight bags in the back, one fixed price split eight ways.
Stansted taxi rank	£100 and up, metered	about 50 min	No price locked in. Pay on the day, more in traffic, with night and peak-time rates.
Addison Lee private hire	App quote on the day	about 50 min	App booking, subject to availability and peak-time surge pricing.
National Express coach	from £12	about 1 hr 40 min	Cheapest option. Drops at Victoria Coach Station, not your door, and onward transport is on you.
Arrivals-hall touts	No fixed price	Varies	Avoid. Unregulated touts in arrivals often overcharge and are not licensed for airport transfer work.

Watch the hidden cost: rideshare surge at Stansted routinely doubles on Friday and Sunday evenings and after the last train. That is precisely when the budget flights arrive. A pre-booked hoppa transfer locks the price the moment you book: a fixed all-in fare, free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel, and a driver who tracks your flight. That is the whole point of pre-booking.

How to book your London Stansted airport transfer with hoppa

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Search by flight or route

Enter London Stansted Airport as your pickup, add your destination (a Central London hotel, a Cambridge college, or a Canary Wharf office) and your date. Add your flight number and hoppa tracks it automatically.

Choose your vehicle

Compare private car, MPV, minibus and coach side by side with fixed all-in prices. Tolls, the London Congestion Charge and any night-time period are already included; the vehicle types page shows seats and luggage for each.

Add extras

Request child seats (the first one is free), the refundable upgrade, or extra luggage space for a group run into town. The vehicle extras page lists what you can add.

Confirmed instantly

Your e-ticket arrives with your driver's name, vehicle registration, photo and exact meeting point at Stansted: the arrivals hall for cars and minibuses, the Coach Station for coaches.

A few things worth knowing before you book:

Six details decide whether your booking runs smoothly, so check them before you pay.

The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking: the vehicle extras page shows the seats and boosters you can add, and a seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund.
Your fixed price is all-in. Tolls, the London Congestion Charge where your route enters the zone and any night-time period (22:00 to 08:00) are already inside the fare. There is nothing extra to pay the driver.
Each passenger gets one case up to 24 inches. A bag over 24 inches counts as two pieces, so size up on the vehicle types page if you travel heavy.
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before travel on cars up to 7 seats, 48 hours before on 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days before on 16 seats and above. The hoppa help centre walks you through a cancellation or a change.
Pets and service animals are welcome. They count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity, so flag them at booking.
Book inside 24 hours of travel and an expedited booking fee applies, so the day before is the cheapest moment to lock it in.

What to expect in London, Cambridge and Hertfordshire: the places, not just the drive

First-time visitors read Stansted as "London" and plan a 30-minute hop. Central London is a full hour on a good day, and Cambridge is nearer to the airport than most of the capital. Pick your base first and the car second.

Wide view of London's modern skyline along the River Thames

The West End, the City and everything between them

Theatres, museums and the Thames walk sit inside a single Zone 1 postcode. You arrive at a hotel door, not a station concourse, with your cases still beside you. Most central hotels have no parking, so a drop at the entrance saves the walk from the nearest car park.

Private car from £119 · about 45 to 95 min

London skyline with Canary Wharf towers seen across greenery

Glass towers, riverside bars and the ExCeL exhibition halls

Canary Wharf is a business district by day and a quiet riverside quarter by night, with the ExCeL centre and the O2 a short hop east. The towers mark the skyline long before you reach them, and most hotels sit on the water. Early meetings start at 08:00 here, so an overnight stay beats a morning dash from the airport.

Private car from £110 · about 50 to 85 min

Aerial view of King's College Chapel in Cambridge

King's College Chapel, punts on the Cam and the Science Park

Cambridge is a compact university city you can cross on foot in twenty minutes, with the colleges strung along the river at its heart. You arrive into narrow streets where much of the centre is closed to cars, so your driver drops you at the nearest point to your college or hotel. Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Science Park sit on the edges, a few minutes further out.

Private car from £119 · about 40 to 50 min

Rolling English countryside with fields and trees in Hertfordshire

Market towns, Knebworth House and the Hertfordshire commuter belt

Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth are Hertfordshire's working towns, with Knebworth House and its park a short drive south. You arrive into quiet residential streets rather than a city centre, and parking at the door is the norm. Hitchin's market square and Letchworth's garden-city avenues reward an afternoon walk.

Private car from £112 · about 45 min

Bustling street scene in London's Shoreditch district

Street art, Brick Lane curry houses and Spitalfields Market

Shoreditch is east London's creative quarter, with Brick Lane, Columbia Road flower market and Spitalfields all within a short walk. You arrive into a neighbourhood of converted warehouses, where most lets have no lift and the nearest station is a few streets away. Sunday mornings are the busiest, when the markets fill the pavements.

Private car from £100 · about 45 to 75 min

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Can I cancel or change my hoppa transfer?

Yes. For a private car or any vehicle up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. Larger vehicles carry longer windows: 8 to 14 seaters at least 48 hours before, and 16+ seaters at least 14 days before. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price. You can add a refundable upgrade at booking. Its price depends on the booking and the vehicle you choose. The first child seat is free when you request it at booking.

Is hoppa transfer reliable?

hoppa's managed network connects you to 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries, all verified for licensing, insurance, and service standards. With 40M+ travellers served, and institutional trust from Mastercard and UnionPay, hoppa is built on the infrastructure that the world's leading financial networks rely on for ground transportation. Fixed prices, real-time flight tracking, and 24/7 support mean your transfer is never in doubt.

Stansted runs a lot of early-morning charters and late-night budget arrivals, and hoppa is built for both:

If your flight lands late, your driver already knows. hoppa tracks your flight, and you get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after you land, plus a 30-minute buffer on international arrivals.
A metered black cab from the rank runs well past £100 into central London and an Uber can surge on a late-night arrival. Your hoppa price is fixed before you fly.
If you cannot see your driver, call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds: not a chatbot, not a ticket queue, a person, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can an AI assistant book hoppa?

Yes. hoppa is integrated into Mastercard's Agentic Pay platform, meaning AI agents can search, compare, and complete transfer bookings on your behalf, across hoppa's full network of 70,000+ vetted providers, without human intervention. hoppa is built for the agentic travel era.

London Stansted Airport terminal guide & tips

Stansted has one main terminal, so every flight arrives at the same place. There is no inter-terminal transfer to worry about. After passport control and baggage reclaim, follow the signs for Arrivals and the Coach Station. Three things to know about the pick-up:

Private transfers meet you in the arrivals hall, by the coffee shops just past the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name.
Private coaches load at the Coach Station, a short covered walk from the terminal: follow the signs for coaches, not the taxi rank.
Ignore anyone at the kerb offering a flat-rate run into London. Use only your pre-booked driver or the marked official rank.

Parking and pick-up at the terminal are your driver's job. The price you booked is the price you pay. Your e-ticket names the exact meeting point and the number to call.

London Stansted Airport

Where to go when you land at the single main terminal

Arrival Guide Delays & Drivers Travel Info What to do?

Arrivals

Stansted has one main terminal, so every flight arrives at the same place. After passport control and baggage reclaim, follow the signs for Arrivals and the Coach Station. Your e-ticket lists your exact meeting point and a phone number to call if you cannot see your driver.

Private transfers

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall, by the coffee shops just past the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name or the 'hoppa' logo.

Coaches

Walk to the Coach Station, a short covered walk from the terminal, for the coach pickup zone. Follow the signs for coaches, not the taxi rank.

Delays & Driver Info

Free waiting time

You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts, which covers a long passport queue at Stansted.

Delayed or diverted?

Your driver tracks your flight from the moment you board. If bad weather diverts you to Luton, Gatwick or Heathrow, they know before you land and will contact you to reposition or rebook. A delayed flight simply moves your pickup. There is nothing for you to do.

Can't find your driver?

Head to the information desk in arrivals and call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds, a 99.7% call answer rate (CE indicators): a real person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hoppa help centre answers most questions before you need to call.

General Travel Information

Currency & tipping

Local currency is the pound sterling (GBP). Tipping is not expected in the UK, and any gratuity is already included in your hoppa fixed price.

Peak traffic

The M11 and the A406 North Circular back up 16:00–19:00 on weekdays. Friday afternoons are the heaviest heading into London, so allow extra time for a Friday-evening arrival.

Avoid unofficial taxis

Ignore anyone at the kerb offering a 'flat-rate run into London.' Use only the marked official taxi rank at the front of the terminal if you want a metered black cab.

Honest alternative

The Stansted Express to Liverpool Street runs roughly every 15 minutes and takes about 50 minutes. National Express and Terravision coaches serve Central London on a fixed schedule: cheaper, and station to station with no door-to-door service.

What to do around Stansted airport?

If you have time before your transfer or your flight home, the towns and cities around Stansted reward an early start.

Wander Bishop's Stortford, the historic market town five minutes from the airport, for riverside pubs and independent shops.
Cambridge is under an hour away for punting on the Cam, King's College Chapel and the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Central London is about 50 minutes by train for the West End, the City and everything in between.

Going to Stansted Airport and fly back home?

Book your taxi from London, Stratford or Cambridge!

Half the people on this route are heading the other way: an early flight out of Stansted from a London flat, a Stratford hotel or a Cambridge college. Your driver comes to the door at the time you book, and you get up to 15 minutes of free waiting after your pick-up time. The price is fixed the night before, so a 04:00 departure costs what it said it would.

Plan to be at the terminal two hours before a short-haul flight, and add the weekday-evening M11 peak to the drive. A pickup from Birmingham, Leicester, Peterborough, Oxford or Luton works the same way: your address as the pickup, London Stansted Airport as the drop-off, one fixed fare.

Ready to book your Stansted airport taxi or transfer with hoppa?

Stansted lands you 40 miles from the city at the hours when the trains have thinned and the rank is at its longest. You could join that queue with your cases and hope the meter is kind. Or your name is on a sign inside arrivals, your price was settled before you flew, and the M11 is the easy part.

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Stansted airport taxis and transfers: Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Stansted Airport to London?

A metered black cab from the Stansted rank runs well past £100 into central London, and an Uber can surge higher on a late-night or peak arrival. A pre-booked hoppa transfer fixes that number before you fly: from £119 in a private car for up to three, or from £161 in an eight-seat minibus to Central London, all-in, with your named driver waiting inside arrivals. Any night-time period between 22:00 and 08:00 is already in the price. Prices are indicative.

Can I book a taxi to Stansted Airport from London, Cambridge or Luton?

Yes. Enter your own address as the pickup and London Stansted Airport as the drop-off, and you see a fixed fare for the outbound run. Your driver comes to your door at the time you choose, and you get up to 15 minutes of free waiting after the pick-up time. The price is locked at booking, so a 04:00 departure costs what it said the night before.

Where do I meet my driver at Stansted Airport?

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall, by the coffee shops just past the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name or the hoppa logo. Private coaches load at the Coach Station, a short covered walk from the terminal. Your e-ticket names the exact meeting point and the number to call if you cannot see your driver.

Will my driver wait if my flight into Stansted is delayed?

Yes. hoppa tracks your flight, so your driver knows your real landing time. You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts. If a delay runs well past that, call the number on your e-ticket and hoppa arranges a new pickup time.

Can I book a Stansted transfer for a very early or late-night flight?

Yes. Stansted runs heavy early-morning charters and late-night budget schedules, and hoppa transfers run around the clock. Your driver tracks your flight, so an 05:00 departure or a delayed 01:00 landing is covered. Your fixed price does not change with the hour. Any night-time period between 22:00 and 08:00 is already inside the fare you booked.

Can I book a minibus or coach for a group from Stansted?

Yes. A private minibus carries up to 22 passengers with one bag each, and a private coach seats up to 60, so a stag party, a sports team or a conference group travels together on one fixed all-in price. Give your final headcount and luggage count at booking so the right size meets you. Larger vehicles carry longer cancellation windows: 48 hours for 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days for 16 seats and above.

Is a pre-booked transfer cheaper than the Stansted Express for two people?

The Stansted Express is about £20 to £25 per person one way, so two people pay £40 to £50 to reach Liverpool Street and still need the Tube or a taxi with their cases. A hoppa private car from £119 takes both of you and your luggage to the hotel door for a fixed price. Door to door costs more than the train for two and saves the station leg with cases, which matters most late at night. From three people the car wins on price per head as well. Prices are indicative.

Do I pay the Congestion Charge or any airport pick-up fee on top?

No. Your hoppa price is all-in. Tolls, the London Congestion Charge where your route enters the zone and any night-time period are already inside the fare, and parking and pick-up at the terminal are your driver's job. There is nothing extra to pay in the car.

Can I add a child seat to my Stansted transfer?

Yes. The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking, with your child's age, so the driver fits it before you land. A seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund, so add it when you book rather than on the day.

Can I cancel or change my Stansted transfer?

Yes. For cars and vehicles up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. For 8 to 14 seat vehicles the window is 48 hours, and for 16 seats and above it is 14 days. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price.

Is it cheaper to pre-book a Stansted taxi than to take one from the rank?

For most journeys, yes, and the bigger gain is certainty. A rank black cab runs on the meter, so traffic on the M11 or a late-night rate changes the figure after you set off. A pre-booked hoppa private car locks the price before you fly, includes any night-time period and tolls, and your driver tracks the flight. Prices are indicative.

How much is an Uber from Stansted Airport?

An Uber quote at Stansted moves with demand, and the late-night and Friday peaks when most budget flights land are exactly when it surges. hoppa quotes one fixed fare at booking, from £119 to Central London in a private car, with a named driver waiting inside arrivals rather than a pickup zone to find in the car park. Prices are indicative.

Can I book a transfer from Stansted to Heathrow, Gatwick or Luton?

Yes. A private car for up to three passengers runs Stansted to Heathrow from £143, to Luton from £136 and to Gatwick from £133, in either direction, with your cases in the boot the whole way. Your driver tracks the inbound flight and waits up to 60 minutes after it lands, with the 30-minute buffer on an international arrival. Give the onward flight time at booking so the pickup leaves you a sensible margin. Prices are indicative.

Do I pay the driver on arrival?

No. You pay in full at booking and your e-ticket is your receipt. hoppa accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro and PayPal at checkout. The driver has nothing to collect, and tipping is not expected in the UK.

How far is Stansted Airport from London?

Stansted sits about 40 miles north-east of central London. A private transfer takes 45 to 95 minutes depending on traffic on the M11 and the North Circular. Cambridge is nearer, at 40 to 50 minutes north.

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