STN → Central London · 35 miles · 60 min

Taxi from Stansted Airport to
Central London.

Door-to-door south on the M11, then the A406 or A12 into the city — Congestion Charge included, fixed price end-to-end.

Door-to-door across all central postcodes — the City (EC), West End (W1), Westminster (SW1), Camden & King's Cross (NW1), Whitechapel (E1), Islington (N1), Holborn (WC), Canary Wharf and the South Bank.

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Journey at a glance

The route, spelt out.

Distance35 miles
Typical duration60 minutes
Route viaM11 + A406 / A12
PostcodesEC, WC, W1, SW1, NW1, E1, N1
60 minutes typical journey

M11 southbound from STN J8 down to J4 (Wanstead). For the West End and Westminster, drop onto the A406 North Circular west to the A1; for the City, Canary Wharf and South Bank, the A12 cuts in via Stratford. Allow 90 minutes peak — the M11 / A406 interchange is the chokepoint.

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.

Congestion Charge included

Drop-off inside the CCZ? The £18 daily charge is in your fare. No surprise add-on.

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.

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 London 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 Central London

All central zones covered

We drop direct — hotels in the West End and Mayfair, City offices in EC2 / EC3, Canary Wharf towers, the South Bank cultural quarter, Westminster government addresses, Camden & King's Cross hotels, Soho restaurants for late-night arrivals, or Whitechapel and Spitalfields residential addresses.

Common London destinations: the City, the West End, Canary Wharf, Soho, South Bank, Westminster, Mayfair, Belgravia, Camden, King's Cross, Spitalfields and the docklands.

Why Sky for this route

Six reasons London arrivals pick us for the Stansted run.

Congestion Charge bundled in

CCZ drop-offs include the £18 charge in your quoted price. No nasty add-on at the door.

Hotel address knowledge

From the Connaught and Claridge's to the Premier Inn at King's Cross — we know which entrance to use and where to drop.

No surge pricing

New Year's Eve, royal events, Christmas Eve — same fixed fare. Unlike Uber, we don't multiply on demand.

24/7 including 4am

Late inbound from a long-haul connection? No problem. We dispatch cars round the clock, every day of the year.

Fixed price at booking

The price you see before you book is the price on the driver's receipt. Always.

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.

★★★★★

"Late inbound from Madrid into Stansted at 11pm, dropped me at a Soho hotel just past midnight. Driver knew the back-street access to avoid the West End queues. Spotless car."

Marcus
via Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Used Sky from Canary Wharf to STN for an early flight. Driver picked up at the tower's drop-off zone exactly at 4am. Fair fixed price beat the Uber surge by miles."

Priya
via Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Dropped at a King's Cross hotel after a delayed Stansted landing. Driver waited the extra hour, no surcharge, helped with bags into the lobby. Top service for the price."

Reza
via Google Reviews
FAQ

Stansted Airport → Central London, answered.

How long does the Stansted Airport → Central London taxi journey take?
Typically 60 minutes via the M11 southbound, then either the A406 North Circular west or the A12 east depending on your zone. Allow 90 minutes during weekday rush hour, especially around the M11 / A406 interchange and the A12 / Bow stretch.
Which London postcodes do you cover?
All central London postcodes — including EC (the City), WC (Holborn / Covent Garden), W1 (West End / Soho / Mayfair), SW1 (Westminster / Belgravia), NW1 (Camden / King's Cross / Euston), E1 (Whitechapel / Aldgate / Spitalfields), N1 (Islington), Canary Wharf and the South Bank cultural quarter.
Does the price include the Congestion Charge?
Yes — for drop-offs inside the Central London Congestion Zone (matched against EC1-4, WC1-2, SE1, SW1, W1, E1, N1 and named central zones), the £18 daily charge is included in your fixed price. No add-on at the door.
Do you cover Canary Wharf and the docklands?
Yes. Canary Wharf, the Wood Wharf development, the docklands and Greenwich are all covered at the same Central London tariff. Direct to tower drop-off zones for One Canada Square, HSBC, Citi etc.
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 London → 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 London 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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