Kent · DA1 · STN
Dartford to Stansted.
42.9 miles from Dartford to a single terminal — about 1 hr 6 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 35 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £131, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 42.9 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 6 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 35 min
- Saloon
- £131
- Back home
- £130
Instant fixed price
Dartford, KentStansted Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£131 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£147 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£216 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£164 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£184 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£265 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 Dartford.
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 | 02:39 | 01:39 |
| 08:30 | 05:09 | 04:09 |
| 11:00 | 07:10 • | 06:39 |
| 14:00 | 10:39 | 09:10 • |
| 17:30 | 14:09 | 13:09 |
| 20:30 | 16:40 • | 15:40 • |
Coming home
Landing at Stansted.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 3 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 Dartford around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:50 • |
| 12:00 | 13:48 |
| 17:00 | 19:20 • |
| 22:30 | 00:18 |
Pickup in Dartford
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Dartford
Door to door from any home or office in DA1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Dartford0.2 mi
- Crayford1.7 mi
- Slade Green2.0 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Holiday Inn Express London - DartfordDA1 5PA
- Premier Inn1.2 mi
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dartford BridgeDA2 6QF
- Campanile HotelDA2 6QN
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 Dartford.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 15.2 mi | 30 min | £58 |
| Gatwick | 36.5 mi | 45 min | £111 |
| Stansted (this page) | 42.9 mi | 1 hr 6 min | £131 |
| Heathrow | 60.4 mi | 1 hr 10 min | £177 |
| Luton | 56.1 mi | 1 hr 12 min | £156 |
Nearby
Other towns to Stansted.
Good to know
Dartford to Stansted
questions.
How far is Dartford from Stansted Airport?
About 42.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 6 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 35 min. London City is closer to Dartford (30 min), but Stansted is 1 hr 6 min away.
How much is a taxi from Dartford to Stansted?
A fixed-price Saloon is £131 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £130 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 Dartford for a morning flight from Stansted?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Dartford by about 05:09; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:09. 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 Dartford?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Dartford and Crayford stations. The price is the same wherever in Dartford 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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