STN transfers
Stansted Airport Transfers
Private, pre-booked transfers between Stansted Airport, Southampton and the Southampton Cruise Terminal. Stansted, in Essex, handles a large share of London's European flights and is the longest of the London airport runs from Southampton.
At a glance
- Distance from Southampton: ≈ 110 miles via the M3, M25 and M11
- Typical journey: 2 hr – 2 hr 40 min
- Terminals: its single passenger terminal
- Arrivals pickup: Your driver meets you in the international arrivals area of Stansted's terminal building.
- Departures planning: Stansted is the furthest London airport from Southampton, so allow about 5 hours before departure.
Stansted routes
Why travellers choose RAHtaxi
Pre-booked transfer
Arrange your journey before you travel, weeks or months ahead.
Flight monitoring
Add your flight number and we time your airport pickup around it.
Meet & greet
Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board.
Licensed drivers
Experienced, licensed private-hire drivers with insured vehicles.
Cruise experts
We take passengers to and from every Southampton cruise terminal.
Room for luggage
Estates, MPVs and 8-seaters for families and cruise cases.
Southampton Airport & Cruise Transfer Guide
Pre-booking a private transfer from Southampton means a fixed price, a licensed driver and no queueing at taxi ranks. Whether you are flying into Heathrow, sailing from the Southampton cruise terminal or heading home after a cruise, here is what to know before you travel.
Why pre-book a private Southampton transfer?
A pre-booked private hire car is the most reliable way to travel between Southampton and London's airports. Your driver is assigned before you travel, your price is confirmed up front and your vehicle is sized to your party and luggage.
Fixed fares with no surge pricing
You see your all-in price before you book. There is no meter, no surge and no hidden extras — the fare you are quoted is the fare you pay, even at peak times.
Free flight monitoring & meet & greet
Add your flight number and we track live arrivals. If your flight is delayed, your driver waits for free and your pickup shifts automatically. At the airport your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board.
Door-to-door, private service
Your journey is private to your party — no sharing, no other stops. You are collected from any Southampton address, hotel or cruise terminal and driven direct to your destination.
What's included in your transfer fare
All taxes, tolls and airport fees
Airport drop-off and pickup fees, congestion charges and tolls are included in your quoted price. Nothing is added on the day.
Generous free waiting time
Airport arrivals include 60 minutes of free waiting after landing, cruise terminals 30 minutes and all other pickups 15 minutes. You only pay for waiting beyond the free window.
Child & booster seats on request
Your first child or booster seat is free. Additional seats are £10 each. Tell us the ages of the children travelling and we fit the correct seat.
Ready to pre-book your transfer?
Get an instant fixed quote and confirm in minutes.
Book Your Transfer