A taxi from Stansted to London City Airport costs £82.14 in a saloon with Onward Travel Solutions, and London City to Stansted is the same fixed price. That covers up to three passengers with three large cases and includes any airport fees shown in your quote. You pay the driver on the day.
Both airports are on the east side of London, about 34 miles apart, which makes this one of the shortest airport-to-airport transfers around the capital. The drive is mostly the M11 and the North Circular, so it never goes through central London. It’s popular with travellers flying into Stansted on a low-cost airline and out of City on a business route, and with families who’d rather not change trains twice with cases.
Stansted to London City Airport Taxi Prices
Live fares from the OTS Taxi booking system, per vehicle and fixed before you travel.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Stansted ↔ London City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £82.14 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £93.86 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £109.49 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | £109.49 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | £128.04 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | £155.11 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | from £294 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | from £350 |
Cost per person
| Group | Vehicle | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 people | Saloon | £82.14 | £27.38 |
| 4 people | Estate | £93.86 | £23.46 |
| 6 people | People carrier | £109.49 | £18.25 |
| 8 people | 8-seater minivan | £128.04 | £16.00 |
Book the return at the same time and the return leg is 5% off. A saloon there and back comes to £160.17 instead of £164.28.
Taxi, Coach or Train?
There’s no single public transport service between the two airports. The quickest option is usually a coach from Stansted to Stratford and the DLR from there, at a little over an hour. By rail it’s the Stansted Express to Tottenham Hale, then a change to reach the DLR at Stratford and on to the airport, taking around 1 hour 10 minutes with two changes.
| OTS Taxi | Coach + DLR | Train + DLR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey time | About 45m–1h 15m | About 1h 05m | About 1h 10m |
| Changes | None | One, at Stratford | Two |
| Cost | £82.14 per saloon (up to 3) | Per person | Per person |
| Best for | Groups, families, luggage, early starts | Solo travellers on a budget | Solo travellers with light bags |
For a solo traveller with a backpack, the coach and DLR is hard to beat on price. For two or more people, the taxi fare split between you is competitive, and it takes you from one terminal door to the other.
How Long Does the Drive Take?
The usual route is the M11 south, then the A406 North Circular and the A13 or A1020 into the Royal Docks. With clear roads it’s about 45 minutes to an hour. The southern end of the M11 and the North Circular slow badly in rush hour, so on a weekday morning or evening allow an hour and a quarter or more.
Connecting Between Flights
London City closes overnight and its first departures leave early, so if you land at Stansted late and fly out of City first thing, think about staying near the departure airport. For a same-day connection, allow for passport control and baggage at Stansted, plus up to an hour and a quarter on the road. Onward Travel Solutions tracks your inbound flight and gives you one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands.
Pickup at Stansted
Stansted has a single terminal, so there’s no confusion over where to meet. Your driver waits in arrivals, and their name and number come with your confirmation.
Pickup at London City
London City is quick to get through, and your driver will be ready when you come out of arrivals. Flight tracking and the hour of free waiting apply here too.
Paying and Changing Your Booking
You pay the driver on the day; nothing is paid online. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking; inside 24 hours, call the OTS team. Child seats and extra stops can be added in the booking form.
Other Airport Connections
- Heathrow to Stansted taxi
- Gatwick to London City Airport taxi
- Heathrow to London City Airport taxi
- Luton to Stansted taxi
- Stansted Airport taxi: all routes and fares
- London City Airport taxi: all routes and fares
Stansted to London City Airport Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Stansted to London City Airport?
£82.14 in a saloon for up to three people with Onward Travel Solutions, airport fees included. An estate for four is £93.86.
Is it the same price from London City to Stansted?
Yes, the fixed fare is the same both ways.
How far is Stansted from London City Airport?
About 34 miles by road.
How long is the drive?
About 45 minutes to an hour on clear roads, and longer at weekday rush hour.
Is there a direct train?
No. By rail you change at Tottenham Hale and then for the DLR, taking about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Can you take a group?
Yes. A people carrier for six is £109.49 and an 8-seater minivan is £128.04, which is £16.00 each for eight. Minibuses for 12 and 16 are available too.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver on the day.
Book Your Stansted to London City Airport Taxi
Enter your pickup, flight number and passengers in the form at the top of the page to see the OTS Taxi price for every vehicle and book. Official airport information is on the London Stansted Airport website.