Kent · TN1 · STN

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Stansted.

66.9 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells to a single terminal — about 1 hr 36 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 2 hr 15 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £177, agreed before you travel.

Distance
66.9 mi
Off-peak
1 hr 36 min
Traffic allowance
about 2 hr 15 min
Saloon
£177
Back home
£182

Instant fixed price

Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentStansted Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £177 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £201 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £267 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £221 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £247 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £338 Book

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

Royal Tunbridge WellsStansted Airport
66.9 miles · about 1 hr 36 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Royal Tunbridge Wells.

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
06:0002:0901:09
08:3004:3903:39
11:0006:30 •05:30 •
14:0010:0908:30 •
17:3013:3912:39
20:3016:00 •15:00 •

Coming home

Landing at Stansted.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 1 hr 33 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells around
07:3010:30 •
12:0014:18
17:0020:00 •
22:3000:48 (next day)

Pickup in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Planning your collection.

Your address

Anywhere in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Door to door from any home or office in TN1 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

  • Tunbridge Wells0.5 mi
  • Tunbridge Wells West1.1 mi
  • High Rocks2.1 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • The Russell HotelTN1 1DZ
  • Hotel du Vin0.4 mi
  • The Royal Wells HotelTN4 8BE
  • RosenareeTN1 2EF

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 Royal Tunbridge Wells.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Gatwick 36.5 mi49 min£126
London City 37.4 mi1 hr£116
Heathrow 60.5 mi1 hr 14 min£164
Stansted (this page) 66.9 mi1 hr 36 min£177
Luton 80.1 mi1 hr 42 min£201

Good to know

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Stansted
questions.

How far is Royal Tunbridge Wells from Stansted Airport?

About 66.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 36 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 2 hr 15 min. Gatwick has a shorter estimated drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells (49 min), but Stansted is 1 hr 36 min away.

How much is a taxi from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Stansted?

A fixed-price Saloon is £177 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £182 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells for a morning flight from Stansted?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Royal Tunbridge Wells by about 04:39; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:39. 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells West 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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