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Clapham to Stansted Airport - from £177, fixed fare, meet and greet

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Stansted is on the opposite side of London from Clapham, about 42 miles away. A fixed £177 saloon covers the whole trip, usually 75–110 minutes, with no changes at Liverpool Street.

From £177Distance 42 miOff-peak 75 minPeak 110 min
In short

A taxi from Clapham to Stansted Airport is £177 in a saloon, £192 in a 6-seat MPV and £202 in an 8-seater. It is about 42 miles and 75 min off-peak, or 110 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Stansted back to Clapham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.

Saloon
£177
MPV (6)
£192
8-seater
£202
Journey
75 min
Airport
STN
Booked
24/7

Clapham to Stansted Airport pricing

VehicleCapacityClapham → StanstedStansted → Clapham
Saloonup to 4 passengers, 2 large casesfrom £177from £177
MPVup to 6 passengers, 4 large casesfrom £192from £192
8-seaterup to 7 passengers, 7 large casesfrom £202from £202

Per vehicle, not per person. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges, tolls and waiting after landing are inside the price, and it does not change on the day. Book both directions together and the return is 10% off.

Clapham to Stansted: right across London

The driver heads north through the City and up the A12 to the M11, or east through the Blackwall Tunnel when the centre is busy. Either way you stay in one car from your front door.

By rail it is the Northern line into the City, a walk to Liverpool Street and the Stansted Express. It works for one person, but not easily with a family.

By public transport: Northern line to Bank, walk to Liverpool Street, then Stansted Express, about 80–100 min. The catch is a Tube, a walk and a train with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 75 min, or 110 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.

The route from Clapham to Stansted Airport

Out of Clapham (SW4 / SW11) the route runs through the City and up the A12 to the M11, or east through the Blackwall Tunnel. Coming back from Stansted the driver follows the M11 and A12 back through the City to SW4. That is about 42 miles: reckon 75 min off-peak and 110 min when central London and the A12 is busy.

Where the driver meets you at Stansted Airport

Stansted has one terminal. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board once you have cleared baggage reclaim.

Your driver waits in Stansted's single arrivals hall. The journey home is slowest through central London in the evening.

When to leave Clapham

This is one of the longest airport runs from south London, so we allow the full 110 minutes for weekday morning flights. Allow about two hours at Stansted for European flights.

Check-in guide for Stansted Airport: two hours for most European flights. Add 75 to 110 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.

Where we collect you in Clapham SW4 and SW11

Clapham covers the streets around Clapham Common, from the Old Town and Clapham High Street in SW4 to Northcote Road and Clapham Junction in SW11. It is a busy residential area with lots of young families and flat-shares.

We collect from any address around the Common, from Clapham Junction station, and from the streets between Battersea Rise and Clapham South.

We also cover nearby Battersea, Balham, Brixton, Stockwell, Wandsworth Common, Nine Elms, Vauxhall and Tooting.

Local tip: If a similar flight is available from Gatwick, it is much closer to Clapham. It is worth comparing both before you book.

What the fare includes

Clapham to Stansted Airport: common questions

How much is a taxi from Clapham to Stansted?

£177 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.

How much is a taxi from Stansted to Clapham?

The same £177 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.

How long does it take from Clapham to Stansted?

Usually 75 to 110 minutes over about 42 miles.

Are early pickups the same price?

Yes. Our desk runs 24/7 and early pickups are the same fixed fare.

How far is Stansted Airport from Clapham?

About 42 miles by road: 75 minutes off-peak and up to 110 minutes in heavy traffic.

How much is an MPV or 8-seater from Clapham to Stansted?

A 6-seat MPV is £192 and an 8-seater is £202, each way. Both are fixed at booking.

Can I book a child seat?

Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.

Is the price affected by traffic or the time of night?

No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.

Other airports from Clapham

Other London pickups for Stansted Airport

Fares are fixed at booking and shown per vehicle. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and the exact pickup address. Page reviewed 28 September 2026.

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