Stansted is the furthest of the London airports from Bristol — about 175 miles and three and a quarter hours, north of the capital and awkward to reach by rail from the west. It is a long drive, and we price it as one fixed fare agreed before you travel.
Why people book a car for this one
The rail alternative is Bristol to Paddington, across London to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express — three trains, two changes and the Underground with your luggage. The car is one seat for three hours and fifteen minutes.
Comfort over a long drive
Vehicles for this route go out with working air conditioning, phone charging and a boot that closes over the luggage. Ask for a comfort stop when you book and the driver will plan one in — usually on the M4 or the A120 — rather than improvising.
Timing an early Stansted departure
A 06:30 flight means being at the terminal by 04:30, which means leaving Bristol at about 01:00. That is a normal booking for us, quoted as a fixed price like any other. Your driver confirms the plan the evening before.
Groups heading out together
Stag and hen parties, football trips and family holidays: the 15 Seater takes fifteen people and their bags on one fare, which for a long route like this is usually the single biggest saving available.
Included on this route
- A fixed price agreed before you travel — no meter, no surge pricing
- Flight and train monitoring, so the pick-up follows your real arrival
- Meet and greet inside the terminal, and help with the luggage
- Cash, card, PayPal or mobile payment — or a monthly account invoice
- Saloon, executive car, 8-seat minibus or 15-seater
Distances and journey times on this page are approximate and depend on traffic. Your fixed price is confirmed when you book.
Prefer to talk it through?
Group bookings, unusual routes and account work are often quicker on the phone. We answer around the clock.
0117 287 0247 07856 939 691 info@bristoltaxi.co.ukBristol to Stansted Taxi — questions
Anything not covered here, call 0117 287 0247 or see the full FAQ.
How long is the drive from Bristol to Stansted?
Around 3 hours 15 minutes for 175 miles, usually via the M4 and the M25 or the A34 and M11 depending on traffic.
Can you collect in the middle of the night?
Yes — we dispatch 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and your fare is quoted and fixed before you travel.
Other fixed-price routes
Every route below has its own page, its own fixed price and the same 24-hour cover.