Brighton to Stansted Airport Taxi
Stansted sits on the far side of London from Brighton, in Essex, so by rail it means crossing the capital with your bags. By car it is one continuous run: M23, round the eastern side of the M25, under the Thames at Dartford and up the M11.
Guide price from£275
- 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes
- About 105 miles
Brighton to Stansted Airport
Guide Prices
The prices below are guide prices and may vary depending on your pickup address, destination, date, time and journey requirements. Please contact us to confirm your fare before booking. All prices shown are one-way.
| Vehicle | Guide price, one way |
|---|---|
| Saloon (up to 4 passengers) | £275 |
| Estate | £275 |
| 6-seater | £395 |
| 7–8 seater | £514 |
| Executive | Call for a quote |
| Wheelchair accessible | Call for a quote |
- Journey time, off-peak
- 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes
- Journey time, peak
- 3 hours or more
- Distance
- About 105 miles
- Return trip
- Call for a quote
Prices are for the one-way journey from Brighton to Stansted Airport. Guide prices include the airport drop-off charge. See all guide prices
At each end
Pick-up and drop-off
Stansted has a single terminal, so there is no terminal to choose. We set you down in the airport's Express Set Down area, a short walk from the terminal doors. Stansted charges vehicles for using it, and the Dartford Crossing on the way also carries a charge for most of the day. Guide prices include the airport drop-off charge.
Local knowledge
Tips for the Brighton to Stansted Airport run
- The Dartford Crossing is the pinch point on this route. When it is congested the delay can be long, so we leave a generous margin before your check-in closes.
- Many Stansted flights leave early in the morning. A pick-up in the small hours is normal for us, and the roads are at their clearest then.
- Give us your flight time rather than a pick-up time, and we will work back from it.
- With a group, compare one 7–8 seater with two smaller cars — it keeps everyone and the luggage together for a two-hour drive.
Included with your journey
What's included
- Drop-off at the departures forecourt of your terminal
- Return pick-ups with real-time flight tracking
- Meet & greet at the airport meeting point on your way home
- No charge for flight delays
- Your fare confirmed before you book — no meter
- Drivers who are DBS-checked and licensed by Brighton & Hove City Council
- Pick-ups at any hour — we are open 24/7
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles with ramps, securing systems and companion seating can be booked for this journey — tell us when you book. About our accessible taxis
Brighton to Stansted Airport taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Brighton to Stansted Airport?
Guide prices from Brighton to Stansted Airport are £275 for a saloon, £275 for an estate, £395 for a 6-seater and £514 for a 7–8 seater. Guide prices include the airport drop-off charge. They may vary depending on your pickup address, destination, date, time and journey requirements — call 01273 220220 to confirm your fare before booking.
Which way do you drive from Brighton to Stansted?
North on the A23 and M23, clockwise round the M25, through the Dartford Crossing and then up the M11 to the airport.
How early should I leave Brighton for a Stansted flight?
The drive is usually 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes, and can pass 3 hours when the M25 or the Dartford Crossing is busy. Tell us your flight time and we will suggest a pick-up time with a sensible margin.
Is a taxi to Stansted easier than the train from Brighton?
There is no direct train: you travel into London, cross the city and take a second train out to the airport. A pre-booked car is a single journey from your door, at any hour.
Can you take a group from Brighton to Stansted?
Yes. Alongside saloons and estates we run 6-seater and 7–8 seater vehicles. Tell us the number of passengers and bags when you book.
Ready to book your ride?
Book online in under a minute, or call us 24/7 for a quote on airport transfers, local journeys, and corporate accounts.