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Stansted airport transfers from South West London
Pre-booked minicab transfers to and from London Stansted, 24 hours a day. We’re a family-run firm based in Wandsworth since 1996, and as Stansted is a longer run from South West London, we’ll help you plan your pickup time. For arrivals we track your flight for free, and your driver meets you with a name board at an agreed spot in arrivals, such as a café or shop. Stansted’s £10 drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare.
- TfL licence 10668
- Free flight tracking
- Name-board meet & greet
- Price shown upfront
- DBS-checked drivers
- Open 24/7
One terminal
Dropping off and picking up at Stansted
Stansted has one terminal, so there’s no terminal to choose. Here’s where we drop you off and where you meet your driver.
- DEP
Dropping off
We drop you in Stansted’s Express Set Down area, immediately outside the terminal, with check-in just minutes away.
Where we drop youExpress Set Down, Stansted’s drop-off area right outside the terminal.
- ARR
Picking up
Your driver meets you inside the terminal, in the arrivals hall, holding a name board.
Where your driver parksIn a Stansted car park, as Express Set Down is for drop-offs only. That’s why pickups include an airport car-parking charge.
We’ll tell you exactly where to meet your driver when we confirm your booking. Drop-off details are from Stansted’s drop-off page (opens in a new tab), checked October 2026.
Landing at Stansted
How your Stansted pickup works
We track your flight from the moment you book. By default your driver meets you 45 minutes after landing, so you have time for passport control and bags. Travelling with hand luggage only? Tell us when you book.
We track your flight
Free of charge, and we adjust your pickup if you land early or late.
Passport and bags
Take your time through passport control and baggage reclaim.
Meet your driver
At an agreed spot in arrivals, such as a café or shop, holding a name board.
Straight to your door
Your driver takes you to your booked address.
Can’t see your driver, or your plans have changed? Call 020 8874 2000, day or night.
Before you book
Flying out of Stansted or coming home?
We need slightly different details depending on which way you’re travelling.
To Stansted
- Pickup addressFull address and postcode.
- Your flight timeWe’ll suggest when to leave. Stansted is usually about an hour and a half from Wandsworth.
- Passengers and luggageSo we send a car with enough room.
From Stansted
- Flight numberWe use it to track your flight and time your pickup.
- Drop-off addressFull address and postcode.
- Hand luggage only?Tell us, as we may be able to meet you sooner than the usual 45 minutes after landing.
- A mobile numberOne that works when you land, so your driver can reach you.
Stansted rules
Good to know before you travel
These are Stansted’s own rules for cars dropping off and picking up, and what they mean for your fare.
£10 drop-off charge: included
Stansted charges £10 for up to 15 minutes in its Express Set Down area, right outside the terminal. Stansted’s £10 drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare. If a drop-off takes longer than Stansted’s first 15 minutes, the airport’s extra charge is added to your fare.
Nothing to pay at the kerb
Express Set Down is barrier-free: cameras record number plates and the charge is paid online afterwards. It’s part of your fare, so there’s nothing for you to pay at the airport.
Pickups: your driver parks and comes in
Express Set Down is for drop-offs only, so for pickups your driver parks in a Stansted car park and comes into the terminal to meet you in the arrivals hall. That’s why Stansted pickups include an airport car-parking charge.
Source: Stansted’s drop-off page (opens in a new tab) and pick-up page (opens in a new tab) pages, checked October 2026. Stansted can change its rules, so check before you travel.
Fares & charges
What’s included, and what can be added
Your Stansted price is shown upfront, before you book. Here’s exactly what can change it.
Included in your fare
- Price shown upfrontYour price, including any admin fee, is shown before you confirm your booking.
- Free flight trackingWe monitor arriving flights and adjust your pickup at no extra charge.
- Meet & greetYour driver meets you at an agreed spot in arrivals, such as a café or shop, holding a name board. Pickups include an airport car-parking charge.
- Stansted drop-off chargeStansted’s £10 drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare.
- No card surchargePay online, by card, cash or BACS. There’s no extra charge for paying by card.
Can be added
- Waiting timeThere’s no free waiting period. Waiting is charged from when your driver arrives at the pickup point.
- Extra parkingIf your driver has to wait longer than planned, extra airport parking is added at the amount Stansted charges.
- Longer drop-offsIf a drop-off takes longer than Stansted’s first 15 minutes, the airport’s extra charge is added to your fare.
- Changes to your journeyExtra stops, route changes you ask for, or an incorrect pickup address can change the fare.
Plans changed? Cancel at least 24 hours before pickup and there’s no cancellation fee: your fare is refunded, less any non-refundable admin fee. Cancellation terms
Cars & luggage
Pick a car with room for your bags
Holiday trips usually mean more luggage. Tell us your bags when you book and we’ll send the right car.
Travelling light
Saloon
- Up to 4 passengers
- 1 large case
- 2 small bags
Several suitcases
Estate
- Up to 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 3 small bags
Business & special occasions
Executive
- Up to 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small bags
Families & small groups
MPV
- Up to 6 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 4 small bags
Larger groups
7-seater
- Up to 7 passengers
- Up to 7 large cases
- Up to 4 small bags
With seven passengers and a full load, check bag sizes with us.
- Need a child seat? We supply child seats on request. Just mention it when you book so we can fit it before pickup.
- Mobility aids & assistance dogs Folding wheelchairs and other mobility aids are carried free, and assistance dogs travel free. We don’t have wheelchair-accessible vehicles, so please tell us your needs when you book. Accessibility terms
- Bulky items? Pushchairs, golf bags or extra cases: tell us when you book so we send enough room.
Local to you
Stansted airport transfers across South West London
We’re based at 200 Merton Road, Wandsworth SW18, and take pre-booked Stansted journeys from homes, hotels and offices right across South West London.
We also cover Balham, Battersea, Chelsea, Earlsfield, Fulham, Roehampton, Southfields, Streatham, Wandsworth Common and nearby areas.
Sailing instead? See our cruise port transfers to Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Harwich and Tilbury.
Flying from another airport? See our Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Luton transfers.
Reviews
What our passengers say
Stansted FAQ
Stansted transfer questions
How long does it take to get to Stansted from South West London?
From Wandsworth it usually takes about an hour and a half, depending on traffic and the time of day. Allow extra time in weekday rush hours and on busy holiday weekends.
What time should I be picked up for my Stansted flight?
Check how early your airline asks you to arrive, then allow for the journey and traffic. Tell us your flight time when you book and we’ll suggest a pickup time.
How far ahead should I book my Stansted transfer?
As soon as you know your flight times. All our journeys are pre-booked, and for early-morning flights and busy times it’s best to book as early as you can. Need a car at short notice? Call 020 8874 2000 and we’ll tell you how quickly we can get to you.
Which terminal does Stansted use?
Stansted has a single terminal, so all flights use the same building. Just tell us your flight number when you book.
What if my flight lands early or late?
We track your flight free of charge and adjust your pickup to when you actually land. Just give us the right flight number when you book.
Where will I meet my driver at Stansted?
Your driver meets you at an agreed spot in the arrivals hall, such as a café or shop, holding a name board, and we’ll tell you which one. By default that’s 45 minutes after landing; tell us if you’re travelling with hand luggage only. If you can’t find your driver, call us on 020 8874 2000 before making other plans.
Can my driver pick me up outside the terminal?
Express Set Down is for drop-offs only, so for pickups your driver parks in a Stansted car park and comes into the terminal to meet you in the arrivals hall. Pickups include an airport car-parking charge. There’s no free waiting period. Full details are in our booking terms.
Is there a drop-off charge at Stansted?
Stansted charges £10 for up to 15 minutes in its Express Set Down area, right outside the terminal. Stansted’s £10 drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare. Minicabs aren’t exempt. If a drop-off takes longer than Stansted’s first 15 minutes, the airport’s extra charge is added to your fare.
Can you do early-morning or late-night Stansted runs?
Yes. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so early-morning and late-night pickups are no problem.
How much is a Stansted transfer, and how do I pay?
Your price is shown upfront, including any fees, before you confirm. Enter your journey on our booking page to see it. You can pay online, by card, cash or BACS, with no card surcharge. See our booking terms.
Can I book my return journey at the same time?
Yes. Book both journeys together and give us the details for each: your departure flight for the way out, and your return flight number and landing time for the way back. We track your return flight, so your pickup moves if it lands early or late.
Which car should I book for my luggage?
A saloon takes up to 4 passengers with 1 large case and 2 small bags; an estate takes 3 large cases; an executive car takes up to 4 passengers with 2 large cases and 2 small bags; an MPV seats up to 6 with 4 large cases. See our fleet & luggage guide, or call 020 8874 2000 if you’re not sure.
Can you supply a child seat?
Yes. Child seats are available on request. Just mention it when you book so we can fit it before pickup.
Do you have wheelchair-accessible cars?
No, we don’t have wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Folding wheelchairs and other mobility aids are carried free, and assistance dogs travel free. Please tell us your needs when you book. See our accessibility terms.
How do I change or cancel a Stansted booking?
Call or WhatsApp us as early as possible. With at least 24 hours’ notice there’s no cancellation fee and your fare is refunded, less any non-refundable admin fee. Later cancellations may be charged, as set out in our booking terms.
Do you go to other London airports?
Yes. We also cover Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Luton. See all our London airport transfers.
Something else? Call our team on 020 8874 2000, day or night.
Ready to book your Stansted transfer?
See your price upfront online, call our team or send us a WhatsApp, day or night.