STN → Cambridge · 30 miles · 40 min

Taxi from Stansted Airport to
Cambridge.

Door-to-door north up the M11 from J8 to J11 — the colleges, Addenbrooke's, the Science Park, all in 40 minutes.

Door-to-door from all CB1–CB5 postcodes — the city centre, Trumpington, Grantchester, Addenbrooke's, the Cambridge Science Park and the surrounding villages.

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Journey at a glance

The route, spelt out.

Distance30 miles
Typical duration40 minutes
Route viaM11 N J8 → J11
PostcodesCB1–CB5
40 minutes typical journey

Out of STN onto the M11 northbound at J8, straight up to J11 (Cambridge South / Trumpington) for the city centre and Addenbrooke's, or J12 for the West side and Cambridge Science Park. The pinch-point is J11 / Trumpington roundabout in the morning peak — we'll route via the Park & Ride to skip it.

What's included

Everything in the one price.

Fixed total price

No surge, no hidden tolls. The number you see is the number you pay.

Free flight tracking

We monitor your inbound flight and adjust pickup automatically if it's delayed.

60 min free waiting

A full hour's free waiting at STN from the moment you land — passport queues never cost extra.

Meet & greet available

Driver meets you in Arrivals with a name board. Optional £15 add-on.

Baby & child seats free

Infant, child and booster seats on request at no extra charge.

Pay driver or online

Card payment online at booking, or cash / card with the driver on the day.

Pickup & drop-off

From Stansted arrivals, to your Cambridge door.

Picking up from Stansted Airport

Standard or Meet & Greet

Standard pickup: head to the Mid Stay Car Park (about 5 minutes from Arrivals) within 15 minutes of landing — the driver waits there with your registration on the dashboard. Meet & greet: the driver waits in Arrivals holding a name board (£15 add-on).

Either way, we track your flight automatically — no need to call or update us when you land.

Dropping off in Cambridge

All CB1–CB5 postcodes

We drop direct — the porters' lodge of the relevant college (Trinity, King's, St John's, Magdalene, Pembroke, Newnham etc.), Cambridge railway station, the Grafton Centre, Addenbrooke's main entrance, the Biomedical Campus, the Science Park or the village addresses out at Grantchester, Histon and Milton.

Common Cambridge destinations: city centre, the colleges, Trumpington, Grantchester, Addenbrooke's, the Biomedical Campus, the Cambridge Science Park, Histon, Milton, Cherry Hinton and Chesterton.

Why Sky for this route

Six reasons Cambridge residents pick us for the Stansted run.

Term-start specialists

October and January are crunch months — international students arriving with bulk luggage. MPV and 8-seat options available.

Porters' lodge specialists

We know every college's porters' lodge entrance, including the back-gate access for King's and Trinity when the front is closed.

Addenbrooke's + DISC drops

Direct to the right Addenbrooke's entrance, AstraZeneca DISC, the Biomedical Campus — corporate accounts available for repeat travel.

No surge pricing

May Bumps weekend, term-end, Christmas Eve — same fixed fare. Unlike Uber, we don't multiply on demand.

24/7 including 4am

Early flight from Stansted? No problem. We dispatch cars round the clock, every day of the year.

Free cancellation 24h before

Plans change. Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup with no fee, no forms, no fuss.

Customer reviews

What passengers say about us.

★★★★★

"Used Sky to drop my daughter at her college (St John's) for Michaelmas term. Booked an MPV for the bulk luggage, driver knew the porters' lodge entrance perfectly. Faultless."

Devansh
via Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Off a delayed Stansted landing into Trumpington at midnight. Driver waited the extra hour, no surcharge, dropped me right at the door. Genuinely lifesaving."

Anna
via Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Booked from Addenbrooke's main entrance to STN for a conference flight. On the dashboard exactly when promised, fixed price, clean car. Will use again."

Yusuf
via Google Reviews
FAQ

Stansted Airport → Cambridge, answered.

How long does the Stansted Airport → Cambridge taxi journey take?
Typically 40 minutes via the M11 northbound from J8 (Stansted) to J11 (Cambridge South). Allow 55 minutes during the morning peak and around the busy J11 / Trumpington roundabout. Late evenings are closer to 35 minutes.
Which Cambridge postcodes do you cover?
All CB1 to CB5 postcodes — the city centre, the colleges, Trumpington, Grantchester, Addenbrooke's Hospital, the Biomedical Campus, the Cambridge Science Park, Histon, Milton, Cherry Hinton and Chesterton. Same fixed-price tariff for any pickup within Cambridge.
Do you do early-morning pickups for the colleges?
Yes — early-morning college pickups are a regular run, especially during May Bumps and term-end. We can drop at the porters' lodge for the relevant college (Trinity, King's, St John's, Magdalene, Pembroke etc.) and arrange MPVs for bulk luggage.
Do you cover Addenbrooke's and the Biomedical Campus?
Yes. Addenbrooke's main hospital entrance, the Rosie maternity hospital, the Biomedical Campus and AstraZeneca DISC are regular drop-offs at the Cambridge fixed-price tariff. We can do corporate accounts for repeat business travel.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track every inbound flight in real time and adjust your pickup to match the new landing time — automatically, no phone call needed. You also get 60 minutes of free waiting at STN, so passport queues and baggage delays don't cost extra.
Do you have baby and child seats?
Yes — infant, child and booster seats are free on request. Mention the age of each child during booking and the driver will fit the correct seats before your Stansted pickup.
Can I book a return Cambridge → Stansted trip at the same time?
Yes. Choose the return option during booking and enter your return flight number. We'll have a driver at your Cambridge address at the agreed time.
Can I pay the driver on the day?
Yes. You can pay by card online when you book, or pay the driver in cash or by card on the day. Either way, the price is locked in at booking — no meter, no tips expected.
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