Greater London · STN
Lewisham to Stansted.
40.7 miles from Lewisham to a single terminal — about 1 hr 15 min off-peak, up to 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
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 50 min
- Saloon
- £126
- Back home
- £129
Instant fixed price
Lewisham, Greater LondonStansted Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£126 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£141 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£217 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£158 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£178 Book
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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.
Flight planner
When to leave Lewisham.
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 | 02:30 | 01:30 |
| 08:30 | 05:00 | 04:00 |
| 11:00 | 06:55 • | 06:30 |
| 14:00 | 10:30 | 08:55 • |
| 17:30 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 20:30 | 16:25 • | 15:25 • |
Coming home
Landing at Stansted.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 12 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 Lewisham around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 10:00 • |
| 12:00 | 13:57 |
| 17:00 | 19:30 • |
| 22:30 | 00:27 |
Pickup in Lewisham
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Lewisham
Door to door from any home or office. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- 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.
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.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 6.3 mi | 22 min | £55 |
| Gatwick | 41.9 mi | 57 min | £128 |
| Heathrow | 23.4 mi | 1 hr 1 min | £84 |
| Stansted (this page) | 40.7 mi | 1 hr 15 min | £126 |
| Luton | 54.0 mi | 1 hr 22 min | £154 |
Nearby
Other towns to Stansted.
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; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 50 min. London City is closer to 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. 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 Lewisham?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Lewisham DLR and Lewisham stations. The price is the same wherever in Lewisham 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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