Bedfordshire · MK40 · STN
Bedford to Stansted.
48.7 miles from Bedford to a single terminal — about 1 hr 24 min off-peak, up to 2 hr in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £155, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 48.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 24 min
- Rush hour
- up to 2 hr
- Saloon
- £155
- Back home
- £158
Instant fixed price
Bedford, BedfordshireStansted Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£155 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£174 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£205 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£190 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£209 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£268 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Bedford.
Weekday guide for a flight from Stansted: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:21 | 01:21 |
| 08:30 | 04:51 | 03:51 |
| 11:00 | 06:45 • | 06:21 |
| 14:00 | 10:21 | 08:45 • |
| 17:30 | 13:51 | 12:51 |
| 20:30 | 16:15 • | 15:15 • |
Coming home
Landing at Stansted.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 23 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Bedford around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 10:15 • |
| 12:00 | 14:08 |
| 17:00 | 19:45 • |
| 22:30 | 00:38 |
Pickup in Bedford
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Bedford
Door to door from any home or office in MK40 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Bedford St Johns0.5 mi
- Bedford0.5 mi
- Kempston Hardwick3.4 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Swan Hotel, Bedford0.1 mi
- The SwanMK40 1RW
- Premier Inn Bedford RiversideMK40 1AS
- Mercure HotelMK42 0AR
Stansted Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down in the drop-off zone outside the terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, just past baggage reclaim, with a name board. Stansted has one terminal, so there is no guesswork. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
A single terminal
Early-morning departures from Stansted are busy at security; allow the full check-in time even for hand-luggage-only flights.
Compare
Every London airport from Bedford.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 23.4 mi | 43 min | £93 |
| Heathrow | 58.9 mi | 1 hr 11 min | £157 |
| Stansted (this page) | 48.7 mi | 1 hr 24 min | £155 |
| London City | 71.4 mi | 1 hr 33 min | £178 |
| Gatwick | 96.5 mi | 1 hr 51 min | £229 |
Nearby
Other towns to Stansted.
Good to know
Bedford to Stansted
questions.
How far is Bedford from Stansted Airport?
About 48.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 24 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 2 hr. Luton is closer to Bedford (43 min), but Stansted is 1 hr 24 min away.
How much is a taxi from Bedford to Stansted?
A fixed-price Saloon is £155 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £158 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave Bedford for a morning flight from Stansted?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Bedford by about 04:51; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:51. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Stansted?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, just past baggage reclaim, with a name board. Stansted has one terminal, so there is no guesswork. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Bedford?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Bedford St Johns and Bedford stations. The price is the same wherever in Bedford you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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