Airport transfers · both directions
Stansted is about 26 miles from Ilford, straight up the M11. A fixed £123 saloon each way, usually 35–55 minutes.
A taxi from Ilford to Stansted Airport is £123 in a saloon, £138 in a 6-seat MPV and £148 in an 8-seater. It is about 26 miles and 35 min off-peak, or 55 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Stansted back to Ilford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Ilford → Stansted | Stansted → Ilford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £123 | from £123 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £138 | from £138 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £148 | from £148 |
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.
The M11 starts at Redbridge roundabout, just up the road, so the driver is on the motorway within minutes and goes straight to the airport.
By rail it is the Elizabeth line into Liverpool Street and then the Stansted Express back out, going into town first.
By public transport: Elizabeth line to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express, about 75–90 min. The catch is going into town first and a change. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 35 min, or 55 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Ilford (IG1) the route runs up to the M11 at Redbridge roundabout and straight north to the airport. Coming back from Stansted the driver follows the M11 back to Redbridge roundabout and into Ilford. That is about 26 miles: reckon 35 min off-peak and 55 min when Redbridge roundabout is busy.
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 arrivals hall. You are usually home in under an hour.
Redbridge roundabout is the only slow point. Allow two hours at Stansted for European flights.
Check-in guide for Stansted Airport: two hours for most European flights. Add 35 to 55 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Ilford centres on the Elizabeth line station, The Exchange and the High Road, with Valentines Park and Cranbrook Road to the north, Ilford Lane to the south and residential streets running out to Seven Kings, Gants Hill and Goodmayes.
The one-way system around the town centre is busy. For flats near The Exchange and the station, give us the building name and the driver will use the nearest safe stopping point.
We also cover nearby Gants Hill, Seven Kings, Barkingside, Newbury Park, Goodmayes, Wanstead, Redbridge and Barking.
Local tip: The car goes straight up the M11, while the train goes into Liverpool Street and back out, so the car is usually much quicker from Ilford.
£123 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £123 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 35 to 55 minutes over about 26 miles.
Yes. The fare is fixed at booking at any hour.
About 26 miles by road: 35 minutes off-peak and up to 55 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £138 and an 8-seater is £148, each way. Both are fixed at booking.
Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.
No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.
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.