London City Airport to Stansted Cabs are what we run day in, day out, for passengers who want a quick, no-fuss taxi transfer between the two airports. Whether you call us a cab, a taxi, or a minicab, it's the same reliable service: no changing trains, no dragging suitcases through stations — just a car waiting for you at the terminal and a straight run up to Stansted. You can pre book online or over the phone, and every transfer runs on a simple fixed price, so there's nothing left to guess before you travel.
A London City Airport to Stansted cab — or taxi, if you prefer the term — is the simplest way to cover this route. You tell us your flight details, we track it, and your minicab is timed to meet you the moment you land — or timed to collect you with enough buffer to reach Stansted comfortably before check-in closes. You can prebook online in a couple of minutes, or call our phone number if you'd rather speak to someone directly.
Public transport between these two airports usually means the DLR into central London, followed by a switch onto the Stansted Express or a mainline service. On paper that sounds simple, but in practice it involves at least one change, a walk between platforms, and waiting time that can easily add 30–45 minutes on top of the actual travel time. A cab removes all of that — you go from one set of doors to the other, nothing in between.
Before booking any airport cab transfer, it helps to know exactly what you're signing up for:
These figures stay fairly steady, which is exactly why our taxi and minicab fares are fixed rather than metered — a longer traffic jam on the M11 doesn't change what you pay on a fixed price transfer.
Once you've cleared Arrivals at London City Airport, walk out through the main doors — your driver will be standing in the concourse with a name board, ready to take your bags straight to the taxi. There's no separate cab rank to find and no shuttle to catch; pick-up happens right outside Arrivals, exactly as it would for any pre-booked minicab transfer.
Stansted operates from one terminal building, so drop-off is easy to picture. Your taxi pulls up directly at the departures forecourt, right by the terminal entrance, so you can walk straight in without any extra transfers. If you're being collected from Stansted, your driver waits at the signed Arrivals pick-up point, a short walk from baggage reclaim, ready for your minicab transfer back to London City.
Every taxi and minicab fare on this route is quoted as a fixed price before you travel — no meter, no last-minute add-ons. Your transfer fare covers:
What can change the price is the type of vehicle you pick, the time of day, and whether you need extra stops. If you're after cheap taxis or minicabs from London City to Stansted, booking a day or two ahead and travelling outside peak hours usually gets you the best rate.
Travelling with young children? Baby seats, infant carriers, and booster seats are available on request at no extra charge — just mention it when you book.
Not everyone needs the same type of transfer, so here's a quick, honest comparison to help you decide:
For solo travellers on a tight budget, a shared coach might work. But for families, business travellers, or anyone with an early or late flight, a private cab is almost always the more practical choice — you're not waiting on anyone else's schedule.
Booking takes just a few minutes, whether you're planning ahead or need something last-minute:
If you're commuting between London City Airport and Stansted for work, a private cab hire service saves time you'd otherwise lose on trains. Many business travellers book recurring transfers with us, using the same fixed rate each trip, which makes expense reporting straightforward too.
We keep a mixed fleet so there's a suitable cab whatever your trip looks like — solo business travel, a family holiday, or a group heading to a conference. All vehicles are cleaned between journeys and driven by licensed, experienced drivers who know this route well.
Fares are fixed at the time of booking and depend on vehicle type and time of travel — you'll always know the price before you set off.
Usually 60–75 minutes, though early morning or late-night cabs can complete the journey in around 50–55 minutes.
Right outside the departures forecourt of Stansted's single terminal, a short walk from check-in.
Yes, subject to vehicle availability, though booking in advance guarantees your preferred pick-up time.
Yes, every booking includes flight tracking, so your pick-up time adjusts automatically if your flight is late.
For solo or small-group travel, a fixed-price private cab is often comparable in cost and considerably faster door-to-door.
Yes, just select your preferred vehicle when booking and we'll confirm availability along with your fixed fare.
No. Flight tracking is included as standard, so early landings, delays, or minor schedule changes don't come with extra charges — your pick-up simply adjusts.
Yes, when you book a minibus or coach for a group, luggage space is allocated based on passenger numbers, so it's worth confirming bag counts at booking to avoid a squeeze on the day.
Book your London City Airport to Stansted cab today and skip the train changes — a direct, fixed-price transfer, timed around your flight.