Greater Manchester · M11 · STN

Bradford, Manchester to Stansted.

193.8 miles from Bradford, Manchester to a single terminal — about 4 hr 11 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 5 hr 45 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £359, agreed before you travel.

Distance
193.8 mi
Off-peak
4 hr 11 min
Traffic allowance
about 5 hr 45 min
Saloon
£359
Back home
£361

Instant fixed price

Bradford, Manchester, Greater ManchesterStansted Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £359 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £405 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £469 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £443 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £487 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £622 Book

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

Bradford, ManchesterStansted Airport
193.8 miles · about 4 hr 11 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Bradford, Manchester.

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
06:0023:34 (night before)22:34 (night before)
08:3002:0401:04
11:0003:00 •02:00 •
14:0006:00 •05:00 •
17:3011:0410:04
20:3012:30 •11:30 •

Coming home

Landing at Stansted.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 4 hr 9 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 Bradford, Manchester around
07:3014:00 •
12:0018:30 •
17:0023:30 •
22:3003:24 (next day)

Pickup in Bradford, Manchester

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Bradford, Manchester

Door to door from any home or office in M11 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.

Stations

Stations in our directory

  • Ashburys0.9 mi
  • Ardwick0.9 mi
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.1 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Ibis Budget Manchester CentreM4 7DB
  • Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly0.8 mi
  • Residence Inn Manchester PiccadillyM1 2JP
  • The Parklands Residential Hotel1.0 mi

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.

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Compare

Every London airport from Bradford, Manchester.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Luton 175.2 mi3 hr 28 min£331
Heathrow 199.0 mi3 hr 48 min£359
Stansted (this page) 193.8 mi4 hr 11 min£359
London City 215.2 mi4 hr 15 min£375
Gatwick 236.6 mi4 hr 29 min£402

Good to know

Bradford, Manchester to Stansted
questions.

How far is Bradford, Manchester from Stansted Airport?

About 193.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 4 hr 11 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 5 hr 45 min. Luton is closer to Bradford, Manchester (3 hr 28 min), but Stansted is 4 hr 11 min away.

How much is a taxi from Bradford, Manchester to Stansted?

A fixed-price Saloon is £359 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £361 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 Bradford, Manchester for a morning flight from Stansted?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Bradford, Manchester by about 02:04; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 01:04. 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 Bradford, Manchester?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Ashburys and Ardwick 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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