Dorset · BH2 · STN

Bournemouth to Stansted.

154.5 miles from Bournemouth to a single terminal — about 3 hr 6 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 4 hr 20 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £301, agreed before you travel.

Distance
154.5 mi
Off-peak
3 hr 6 min
Traffic allowance
about 4 hr 20 min
Saloon
£301
Back home
£303

Instant fixed price

Bournemouth, DorsetStansted Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £301 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £341 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £468 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £378 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £422 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £587 Book

Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.

BournemouthStansted Airport
154.5 miles · about 3 hr 6 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Bournemouth.

Planning examples for Stansted, using assumed airport arrival allowances of 2 hours for short-haul or 3 hours for long-haul, the estimated drive and 15 additional minutes. Your airline may require earlier arrival. Times marked • use a traffic allowance; congestion can exceed it.

Flight departsShort-haul: example pickupLong-haul: example pickup
06:0000:3923:39 (night before)
08:3003:0902:09
11:0004:25 •03:25 •
14:0007:25 •06:25 •
17:3012:0911:09
20:3013:55 •12:55 •

Coming home

Landing at Stansted.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 3 hr 6 min on the road (longer in the rush). Actual clearance and baggage times vary. Keep the team informed of delays and confirm your collection arrangement.

Flight landsHome in Bournemouth around
07:3012:35 •
12:0015:51
17:0022:05 •
22:3002:21 (next day)

Pickup in Bournemouth

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Bournemouth

Door to door from any home or office in BH2 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.

Stations

Stations in our directory

  • Bournemouth0.8 mi
  • Branksome1.8 mi
  • Pokesdown2.4 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • The Norfolk Royale HotelBH2 6EN
  • Hilton BournemouthBH2 5EL
  • Hampton by Hilton BournemouthBH2 5NW
  • Dolphins HotelBH2 5NR

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.

Everything about Stansted Airport transfers →

Planning your Stansted pickup

The airport offers Short Stay and Express Set Down options. Green and Blue Short Stay are options for a driver parking to meet someone inside; follow your confirmed collection instructions.

For P5 meet-and-greet bookings, check your confirmation for the meeting point and contact details. Keep your phone available after landing, and contact the team if baggage, immigration or assistance takes longer than expected. Do not move to a different terminal or car park without agreeing it with your driver.

Official Stansted collection information. Airport guidance checked 21 October 2026; check the airport website for changes before travel.

Passenger help · Changing airports between flights · Choose a vehicle for your passengers and luggage

Compare

Every London airport from Bournemouth.

Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Heathrow 94.7 mi1 hr 49 min£222
Gatwick 118.2 mi2 hr 15 min£260
Luton 125.8 mi2 hr 27 min£267
London City 116.1 mi2 hr 48 min£251
Stansted (this page) 154.5 mi3 hr 6 min£301

Good to know

Bournemouth to Stansted
questions.

How far is Bournemouth from Stansted Airport?

About 154.5 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 3 hr 6 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 4 hr 20 min. Heathrow is closer to Bournemouth (1 hr 49 min), but Stansted is 3 hr 6 min away.

How much is a taxi from Bournemouth to Stansted?

A fixed-price Saloon is £301 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £303 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 Bournemouth for a morning flight from Stansted?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Bournemouth by about 03:09; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:09. These are planning examples, not latest safe departure times. Follow your airline’s check-in advice and allow extra time for disruption.

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 Bournemouth?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Bournemouth and Branksome stations. Give us the exact address and entrance so your quote reflects the actual journey.

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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