Bedfordshire · SG17 · STN
Shefford to Stansted.
38.2 miles from Shefford to a single terminal — about 1 hr 8 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 40 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £130, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 38.2 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 8 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 40 min
- Saloon
- £130
- Back home
- £132
Instant fixed price
Shefford, BedfordshireStansted Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£130 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£146 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£173 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£160 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£176 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£226 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 Shefford.
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 | 02:37 | 01:37 |
| 08:30 | 05:07 | 04:07 |
| 11:00 | 07:05 • | 06:37 |
| 14:00 | 10:37 | 09:05 • |
| 17:30 | 14:07 | 13:07 |
| 20:30 | 16:35 • | 15:35 • |
Coming home
Landing at Stansted.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 7 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 Shefford around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:55 • |
| 12:00 | 13:52 |
| 17:00 | 19:25 • |
| 22:30 | 00:22 |
Pickup in Shefford
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Shefford
Door to door from any home or office in SG17 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Arlesey3.1 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- The Airman HotelSG17 5JF
- Beadlow Manor2.2 mi
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 Shefford.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 16.6 mi | 32 min | £72 |
| Heathrow | 53.4 mi | 1 hr 7 min | £147 |
| Stansted (this page) | 38.2 mi | 1 hr 8 min | £130 |
| London City | 60.2 mi | 1 hr 20 min | £160 |
| Gatwick | 91.0 mi | 1 hr 48 min | £221 |
Nearby
Other towns to Stansted.
Good to know
Shefford to Stansted
questions.
How far is Shefford from Stansted Airport?
About 38.2 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 8 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 40 min. Luton is closer to Shefford (32 min), but Stansted is 1 hr 8 min away.
How much is a taxi from Shefford to Stansted?
A fixed-price Saloon is £130 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £132 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 Shefford for a morning flight from Stansted?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Shefford by about 05:07; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:07. 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 Shefford?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Arlesey station. The price is the same wherever in Shefford 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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