Greater London · STN

Lewisham to Stansted.

40.7 miles from Lewisham to a single terminal — about 1 hr 15 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 1 hr 50 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £126, agreed before you travel.

Distance
40.7 mi
Off-peak
1 hr 15 min
Traffic allowance
about 1 hr 50 min
Saloon
£126
Back home
£129

Instant fixed price

Lewisham, Greater LondonStansted Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £126 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £141 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £217 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £158 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £178 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £262 Book

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

LewishamStansted Airport
40.7 miles · about 1 hr 15 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Lewisham.

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
06:0002:3001:30
08:3005:0004:00
11:0006:55 •05:55 •
14:0010:3008:55 •
17:3014:0013:00
20:3016:25 •15:25 •

Coming home

Landing at Stansted.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 1 hr 12 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 Lewisham around
07:3010:00 •
12:0013:57
17:0019:30 •
22:3000:27 (next day)

Pickup in Lewisham

Planning your collection.

Your address

Anywhere in Lewisham

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

Stations

Stations in our directory

  • Lewisham DLR0.2 mi
  • Lewisham0.3 mi
  • Elverson Road0.5 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Premier Inn London LewishamSE13 5AF
  • Travelodge London LewishamSE13 6LY
  • Via LewishamSE13 5SZ
  • DoubleTree by Hilton London GreenwichSE10 8FR

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 Lewisham.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
London City 6.3 mi22 min£55
Gatwick 41.9 mi57 min£128
Heathrow 23.4 mi1 hr 1 min£84
Stansted (this page) 40.7 mi1 hr 15 min£126
Luton 54.0 mi1 hr 22 min£154

Good to know

Lewisham to Stansted
questions.

How far is Lewisham from Stansted Airport?

About 40.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 15 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 1 hr 50 min. London City has a shorter estimated drive from Lewisham (22 min), but Stansted is 1 hr 15 min away.

How much is a taxi from Lewisham to Stansted?

A fixed-price Saloon is £126 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £129 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 Lewisham for a morning flight from Stansted?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Lewisham by about 05:00; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:00. 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 Lewisham?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Lewisham DLR and Lewisham 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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