West Midlands · B64 · STN

Cradley Heath to Stansted.

139.3 miles from Cradley Heath to a single terminal — about 2 hr 50 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 3 hr 55 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £288, agreed before you travel.

Distance
139.3 mi
Off-peak
2 hr 50 min
Traffic allowance
about 3 hr 55 min
Saloon
£288
Back home
£290

Instant fixed price

Cradley Heath, West MidlandsStansted Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £288 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £325 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £377 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £356 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £389 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £499 Book

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

Cradley HeathStansted Airport
139.3 miles · about 2 hr 50 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Cradley Heath.

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
06:0000:5523:55 (night before)
08:3003:2502:25
11:0004:50 •03:50 •
14:0007:50 •06:50 •
17:3012:2511:25
20:3014:20 •13:20 •

Coming home

Landing at Stansted.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 2 hr 48 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 Cradley Heath around
07:3012:10 •
12:0015:33
17:0021:40 •
22:3002:03 (next day)

Pickup in Cradley Heath

Planning your collection.

Your address

Anywhere in Cradley Heath

Door to door from any home or office in B64 and around. Give us the address when you book; confirm where the vehicle can stop and discuss any assistance you need.

Stations

Stations in our directory

  • Cradley Heath0.4 mi
  • Old Hill1.2 mi
  • Lye1.6 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Highfield House Hotel1.5 mi
  • Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill DudleyDY5 1UR
  • TravelodgeDY5 1LE
  • Rowley Olympic Rooms2.3 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 Cradley Heath.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Luton 104.6 mi2 hr 4 min£240
Heathrow 115.5 mi2 hr 14 min£252
Stansted (this page) 139.3 mi2 hr 50 min£288
London City 144.5 mi2 hr 52 min£287
Gatwick 153.1 mi2 hr 55 min£303

Good to know

Cradley Heath to Stansted
questions.

How far is Cradley Heath from Stansted Airport?

About 139.3 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 50 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 3 hr 55 min. Luton has a shorter estimated drive from Cradley Heath (2 hr 4 min), but Stansted is 2 hr 50 min away.

How much is a taxi from Cradley Heath to Stansted?

A fixed-price Saloon is £288 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £290 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 Cradley Heath for a morning flight from Stansted?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Cradley Heath by about 03:25; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:25. 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. Check your confirmation for the included waiting allowance and contact the team if baggage or assistance delays you.

Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Cradley Heath?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Cradley Heath and Old Hill 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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