Taxi from Cambridge to Stansted Airport
- Distance
- ~30 miles
- Typical journey time
- 40 to 50 minutes
- Fare
- Fixed, quoted upfront
Distance and journey time are typical driving figures for planning. Your fixed fare is confirmed when you book and includes the airport charge, luggage and waiting time.
Cambridge to Stansted Airport is a direct 30-mile run down the M11, typically 40 to 50 minutes. It is the busiest route we operate into Stansted, and one of the most straightforward — a single motorway from the edge of Cambridge to the airport turn-off.
Stansted's schedule is weighted towards early-morning departures, which suits this route well: a 4am pickup from Cambridge usually reaches the terminal in nearer 35 minutes. We cover the city centre and colleges, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Girton, Histon and the surrounding villages.
On the return we track your flight and meet you inside the terminal, which is straightforward at Stansted given the single arrivals hall. Cambridge also generates a lot of Heathrow and Gatwick traffic, both around two hours, so we can quote those from the same address if Stansted does not serve your destination.
Route at a glance
- Roads used
- M11 southbound from Junction 11 to Junction 8
- Destination
- London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Availability
- 24 hours a day, including early-morning departures
- Vehicles
- Saloon, estate, MPV, 8-seater minibus, executive and wheelchair-accessible
What is included
- A fixed fare agreed before you travel — no meter, no surge pricing
- Flight tracking on arrivals into Stansted Airport, so pickup follows your actual landing time
- Free waiting time after landing for immigration and baggage reclaim
- Help with luggage at both ends of the journey
- Child seats fitted free when requested in advance
- Licensed, DBS-checked drivers who know this route
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Enter your pickup address and travel date for an instant quote from Cambridge to Stansted Airport.
Get an instant quoteCambridge to Stansted Airport — FAQs
- How much is a taxi from Cambridge to Stansted Airport?
- Travel24 quotes a fixed fare before you book, covering the airport charge, luggage and waiting time. The price varies with your pickup address, vehicle size and travel time, so enter your details for an instant quote — there is no meter and no surge pricing.
- How long does it take from Cambridge to Stansted Airport?
- Typically 40 to 50 minutes for the 30-mile drive on the M11 between Junctions 11 and 8. Early-morning journeys, which suit most Stansted departures, are often closer to 35 minutes.
- Can you collect from a Cambridge college for an early flight?
- Yes. We cover the city centre and colleges as well as Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Girton, Histon and the surrounding villages, including the 3am and 4am pickups that early Stansted flights require.
- What happens if my flight into Stansted Airport is delayed?
- We track your flight number and set the pickup against the actual landing time rather than the scheduled one. Free waiting time after you land covers immigration and baggage reclaim, so a delayed flight does not cost you extra.
- Can you handle multiple pickups across Cambridge?
- Yes — we can collect from more than one address on the same booking, which is common for students and colleagues travelling together. Add the stops when booking so the route and fixed fare account for them in advance.
Vehicles
Our Fleet
From saloon cars to minibuses — we have the right vehicle for every journey