Hampshire · PO1 · STN
Portsmouth to Stansted.
130.4 miles from Portsmouth to a single terminal — about 2 hr 40 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 3 hr 45 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £278, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 130.4 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 40 min
- Traffic allowance
- about 3 hr 45 min
- Saloon
- £278
- Back home
- £280
Instant fixed price
Portsmouth, HampshireStansted Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£278 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£315 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£472 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£350 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£397 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£578 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 Portsmouth.
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 departs | Short-haul: example pickup | Long-haul: example pickup |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 01:05 | 00:05 |
| 08:30 | 03:35 | 02:35 |
| 11:00 | 05:00 • | 04:00 • |
| 14:00 | 08:00 • | 07:00 • |
| 17:30 | 12:35 | 11:35 |
| 20:30 | 14:30 • | 13:30 • |
Coming home
Landing at Stansted.
These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 2 hr 40 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 lands | Home in Portsmouth around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 12:00 • |
| 12:00 | 15:25 |
| 17:00 | 21:30 • |
| 22:30 | 01:55 (next day) |
Pickup in Portsmouth
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Portsmouth
Door to door from any home or office in PO1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Stations in our directory
- Portsmouth and Southsea0.1 mi
- Fratton0.8 mi
- Portsmouth Harbour0.8 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Travelodge Portsmouth City CentrePO1 1FB
- Premier InnPO1 2FT
- Portsmouth Inns0.6 mi
- The Royal Maritime ClubPO1 3HS
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.
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 Portsmouth.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 70.6 mi | 1 hr 23 min | £182 |
| Gatwick | 68.1 mi | 1 hr 27 min | £186 |
| Luton | 101.7 mi | 2 hr 1 min | £237 |
| London City | 105.0 mi | 2 hr 11 min | £237 |
| Stansted (this page) | 130.4 mi | 2 hr 40 min | £278 |
Nearby
Other towns to Stansted.
Good to know
Portsmouth to Stansted
questions.
How far is Portsmouth from Stansted Airport?
About 130.4 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 40 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 3 hr 45 min. Heathrow is closer to Portsmouth (1 hr 23 min), but Stansted is 2 hr 40 min away.
How much is a taxi from Portsmouth to Stansted?
A fixed-price Saloon is £278 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £280 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 Portsmouth for a morning flight from Stansted?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Portsmouth by about 03:35; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:35. 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 Portsmouth?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Portsmouth and Southsea and Fratton 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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