Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Capital to Stansted Airport · Hotel route
The Capital to Stansted Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Capital Hotel and Stansted Airport — 38 miles, typically 1h 25–2h, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromThe Capital
ToStansted Airport
Distance38 miles
Journey1h 25–2h
Instant fixed price
The Capital Hotel, 22-24 Basil Street, SW3 1ATStansted Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£127 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£143 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£221 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£160 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£181 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£267 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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60 minFree wait on pickups
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What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Capital, your driver meets you in arrivals at Stansted Airport with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
Luggage handled
Between the The Capital lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Knightsbridge approach and the Stansted Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The fleet
The Capital to Stansted Airport from £127.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £127 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £143 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £221 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £160 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £181 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £267 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Capital or a name-board meet at Stansted Airport
- 60 minutes of complimentary wait on airport pickups
- Real-time flight tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Your booking,
step by step.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Capital to Stansted Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Capital to Stansted Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 25–2h | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 1h 25–2h | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 25–2h | Fixed from £127 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Capital to Stansted Airport.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Local knowledge
Harrods is a one-minute walk; guests who shop serious let our driver collect the green bags from Door 10 while they finish coffee.
At the hotel end
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
Timing
The 38-mile run typically takes 1h 25–2h. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
At a glance
The Capital to Stansted Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Capital ↔ Stansted Airport
- Distance
- 38 miles
- Typical journey
- 1h 25–2h
- Saloon from
- £127
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
The Capital to Stansted Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from The Capital to Stansted Airport?
From £127 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be at Stansted Airport?
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at The Capital?
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 1h 25–2h. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Can I book a return as well?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
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