Airport transfers · both directions
Stansted is about 47 miles from Orpington via the Dartford Crossing and the M11. A fixed £128 saloon each way, usually 55–85 minutes.
A taxi from Orpington to Stansted Airport is £128 in a saloon, £143 in a 6-seat MPV and £153 in an 8-seater. It is about 47 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 85 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Stansted back to Orpington, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Orpington → Stansted | Stansted → Orpington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £128 | from £128 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £143 | from £143 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £153 | from £153 |
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 driver takes the M25 east, crosses the Thames at Dartford and follows the M25 and M11 to the airport.
By rail it is Southeastern to London Bridge, the Northern line to Moorgate, a walk to Liverpool Street and then the Stansted Express.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, Northern line to Moorgate, walk to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express, about 100–115 min. The catch is three trains and a walk with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 55 min, or 85 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Orpington (BR5 / BR6) the route runs onto the M25, over the Dartford Crossing and up the M11. Coming back from Stansted the driver follows the M11, the M25 and the Dartford Crossing back to Orpington. That is about 47 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 85 min when the Dartford Crossing 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 and brings you back via the Dartford Crossing.
The Dartford Crossing is the main slow point. Allow two hours at Stansted for European flights.
Check-in guide for Stansted Airport: two hours for most European flights. Add 55 to 85 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Orpington runs from its High Street, The Walnuts and Priory Gardens to Petts Wood, Chelsfield and Green Street Green, with the Princess Royal University Hospital at Farnborough to the west.
Orpington is close to junction 4 of the M25, so most airport runs start on the motorway within minutes. We also collect from the Princess Royal University Hospital.
We also cover nearby Petts Wood, Chelsfield, Green Street Green, Farnborough, St Mary Cray, Locksbottom, Crofton and Pratts Bottom.
Local tip: The Dartford Crossing charge is included in the fixed fare, so there is nothing extra to pay.
£128 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £128 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. Tolls and crossing charges are included in the fixed fare.
Yes. The fare is fixed at booking at any hour.
About 47 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 85 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £143 and an 8-seater is £153, 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.