Airport transfer

Plymouth to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Door-to-terminal executive transfer from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport, with a professional driver and a fixed price agreed before you travel.

  • 282 miles
  • 4 hr 45 min
  • Saloon from £474

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Heading to London Stansted Airport? It is about 282 miles by road from Plymouth, usually 4 hr 45 min at the wheel. Choose a saloon for up to four people, or an MPV or minibus for families and groups – the price is confirmed before you pay, with a saloon from £474.

Distance282 milesby road from Plymouth
Journey time4 hr 45 mintypical, without heavy traffic
Saloon from£474one way, weekday daytime
Availability7 daysday & night, book at least 24 hours ahead

Road distance and journey time checked August 2026. Prices last verified 20th of October, 2026.

  • Fixed priceconfirmed before you pay
  • Door to terminalcollected from your address
  • Flight numberadded to your booking
  • Saloon, MPV or minibusup to 8 passengers
  • 7 days a weekday and night, by pre-booking

Prices by vehicle

VehicleOne way, dayOne way, nightReturn, day
Executive saloon
up to 4 passengers, normal boot
£474£502£948
Executive MPV
5 or 6 passengers, small boot
£632£670£1,264
Executive minibus
7 or 8 passengers, large boot
£700£743£1,400

Indicative “from” prices for a one-way journey, calculated with the Apex fare calculator for a weekday 12:00 start (day) and a 22:00 start (night, 21:00–06:00). The exact addresses, date, waiting time, parking and extras can change the final price, which is always confirmed before you pay. A return is two journeys, each priced for its own date and time.

Time needed

  • Driving time is about 4 hr 45 min; allow extra at peak times and in summer.
  • For a 07:00 flight, a collection at about 23:30 the day before.
  • For a 12:00 flight, a collection at about 04:30.
  • For an 18:00 flight, a collection at about 10:30.

Suggested times include two hours at the airport before departure plus a traffic margin. Check your airline’s own check-in deadline.

Confirm the airline, terminal or meeting point and allow an appropriate check-in and traffic buffer.

Popular Plymouth pick-ups

FromDistanceJourney timeSaloon from
Plymouth Railway Station282 miles4 hr 45 min£502
Derriford Hospital282 miles4 hr 52 min£477
Royal William Yard282 miles4 hr 45 min£502
Plymouth Ferry Terminal282 miles4 hr 52 min£506
University of Plymouth282 miles4 hr 52 min£474
Barbican282 miles4 hr 47 min£503

To Stansted Airport from towns around Plymouth

FromDistanceJourney timeSaloon from
Saltash285 miles4 hr 41 min£445
Torpoint286 miles5 hr 16 min£489
Plympton277 miles4 hr 33 min£430
Plymstock279 miles4 hr 45 min£469
Ivybridge271 miles4 hr 25 min£426
Tavistock280 miles4 hr 39 min£445
Yelverton287 miles4 hr 48 min£486
Liskeard298 miles5 hr 1 min£516
Looe300 miles5 hr 11 min£525
Callington291 miles4 hr 51 min£465
Launceston282 miles4 hr 35 min£459
Okehampton264 miles4 hr 19 min£436
Kingsbridge277 miles4 hr 43 min£482
Salcombe282 miles4 hr 53 min£496
Totnes265 miles4 hr 27 min£465
Dartmouth279 miles4 hr 50 min£498
Modbury272 miles4 hr 31 min£431
Newton Ferrers279 miles4 hr 42 min£473
Wembury281 miles4 hr 43 min£473
Bere Alston289 miles4 hr 54 min£494
Gunnislake285 miles4 hr 47 min£490
Polperro304 miles5 hr 20 min£538
Fowey315 miles5 hr 17 min£561
Lostwithiel309 miles5 hr 5 min£506
Bodmin303 miles4 hr 57 min£498
St Austell315 miles5 hr 13 min£524
Newton Abbot254 miles4 hr 10 min£422
Torquay261 miles4 hr 26 min£468
Paignton262 miles4 hr 31 min£467
Truro330 miles5 hr 37 min£605

Other airports

Questions

How long is the taxi journey from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport?

About 4 hr 45 min for 282 miles by road, without heavy traffic. For a 12:00 flight we would suggest a collection at about 04:30.

How much is a taxi from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport?

An executive saloon starts from £474 one way on a weekday daytime; an MPV starts from £632 and a minibus from £700. Your exact price is shown before you pay.

Can I book a return transfer?

Yes. Add the return when you book; each journey is priced for its own date and time. Add your flight number so the driver can follow your arrival.

How far in advance should I book?

For this journey please book at least 24 hours ahead. Short-notice requests depend on availability, so call 01752 922 121.