Fixed Fare from £170
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Fixed fare taxi from Lincoln to Stansted Airport — just £170 for a direct, door-to-door airport transfer via the A46, A1 & M11. Professional private hire service with a Private Hire Operator Licence, real-time flight monitoring, and meet & greet at Stansted arrivals. Available 24/7 serving Lincoln city centre, Brayford Waterfront, North Hykeham, Skellingthorpe, Washingborough & the wider Lincolnshire area.
Looking for a reliable, affordable taxi from Lincoln to Stansted Airport? Gatwick Taxi Transfer provides professional airport transfers Lincoln to Stansted from just £170 — a comfortable, stress-free alternative to the awkward, multi-change train connections from Lincolnshire to Essex. Lincoln, the historic cathedral city on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, sits approximately 130 miles north of London Stansted Airport, connected via the A46, A1, and M11 — a clean, direct route that bypasses London entirely. Home to the University of Lincoln, the stunning Brayford Waterfront, a growing tech and business sector, and a vibrant international student community, Lincoln generates strong year-round demand for reliable Stansted airport taxi transfers from students, holidaymakers, business travellers, and families flying from London's third-busiest airport.
Our Lincoln to Stansted airport taxi is a professional, fixed-fare transfer service — not a metered cab guessing the route. Every driver is experienced across the A46, A1, and M11 corridor, delivering you directly from your Lincoln doorstep to Stansted's terminal in approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Whether you need a direct ride for an early morning Stansted departure, a comfortable pickup after a late-night arrival, or a spacious 6–8 seater vehicle for your family or group — we deliver professional, punctual, and fully insured private hire Lincoln to Stansted service every time. Airport transfer specialists trusted across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
No hidden charges, no surge pricing
Early flights & late-night arrivals
DBS-checked, fully insured drivers
A46/A1/M11 bypasses London
Air-conditioned & luggage-friendly
The Lincoln to Stansted Airport journey covers approximately 130 miles and takes between 2 and 2.5 hours depending on traffic conditions. The fastest route heads south-west from Lincoln on the A46 to Newark-on-Trent, joins the A1 southbound, then picks up the A14 eastbound near Huntingdon before connecting to the M11 which runs directly into Stansted Airport. This route bypasses London entirely — a major advantage over the train, which typically forces you via Newark, Peterborough, or London for multiple changes. An alternative route via the A17 → A1 → A14 → M11 through Sleaford can sometimes be quicker when the A46 is congested. Early morning departures for dawn flights often complete in around 2 hours when roads are quieter. During weekday peak hours — particularly around Newark and the A14/M11 interchange near Cambridge — the drive can extend to approximately 2.5 hours. Our drivers use real-time traffic navigation to choose the quickest route on the day.
Off-peak: ~2 hrs | Peak: ~2.5 hrs
A46 → A1 → A14 → M11
Lincoln & Lincolnshire
Stansted Airport Terminal
Historic Cathedral City • LN Postcodes
Distance
~130 Miles
Drive Time
2–2.5 hrs
Route
A46 → A1 → A14 → M11
Transparent, upfront taxi lincoln to stansted airport prices for one-way & return journeys. Our fixed fare taxi from Lincoln to Stansted Airport starts at just £170 — including the full 130-mile door-to-door transfer, real-time flight monitoring at Stansted, meet & greet service, full luggage assistance, and 60 minutes free waiting at the airport. No hidden fees, no fuel surcharges. Get an instant stansted airport taxi quote below.
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All prices include: Door-to-door transfer from Lincoln to Stansted Airport, real-time flight monitoring, meet & greet at Stansted arrivals, luggage assistance, 60 minutes free waiting at the airport, and no hidden fuel surcharges. Taxi lincoln to stansted airport prices locked at booking — what you see is what you pay.
Our door-to-door service covers every address across Lincoln and the wider Lincolnshire area. Whether you're travelling from Lincoln city centre near the Cathedral Quarter, catching an early flight from the Brayford Waterfront area, heading to the airport from North Hykeham, or need a pickup from Skellingthorpe, Washingborough, or Waddington — our airport transfers Lincoln drivers collect from your exact front door. No dragging suitcases to Lincoln Central station, no navigating complex rail connections — just a comfortable, direct 130-mile ride to Stansted.
Also serving Newark-on-Trent, Sleaford, Grantham, Gainsborough, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, and all LN postcode areas across Lincolnshire. Particularly popular with University of Lincoln students and staff, RAF Waddington and RAF Cranwell personnel, Lincoln business park commuters, and families from across the county heading to Stansted for Ryanair, Jet2, and easyJet flights.
Drop-off and pickup at London Stansted Airport's single terminal building. Our Lincoln to London Stansted drivers deliver you directly to the terminal entrance — no shuttle buses, no satellite transfers. After the A46/A1/M11 journey from Lincolnshire, you'll be dropped right at the door.
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Your driver drops you right at the departures entrance with luggage assistance — walk straight to check-in after your comfortable journey from Lincoln
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board — ideal for Stansted to Lincoln taxi returns after any flight
Real-time flight monitoring with automatic pickup adjustment if delayed. 60 minutes free waiting after landing — no extra charges, no stress
For a 130-mile cross-country airport transfer, comfort and space matter. Choose from affordable saloon cars perfect for solo travellers or couples, spacious estate cars for family holidays, executive vehicles for business travel, and 6–8 seater options for groups heading to the airport together. Every vehicle is clean, modern, air-conditioned, and equipped with generous boot space for your luggage.

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Need something bigger? We offer 8-seater minibuses, group taxi service transfers, and executive chauffeur service.
Free child seats • Executive transfers • Disabled-friendly vehicles available
Unlike the train route that demands getting to Lincoln Central station, travelling to Newark North Gate, changing for a London King's Cross service (~2 hrs), navigating the Underground to Liverpool Street, then catching the Stansted Express (~47 min) — a gruelling 3.5–4+ hour odyssey hauling luggage through central London — our taxi from Lincoln to Stansted Airport picks you up from your exact front door. Whether that's a house near the Cathedral Quarter, a flat on Brayford Waterfront, a home in North Hykeham, student accommodation near the University of Lincoln, or a hotel near Lincoln city centre, your driver loads your bags and drives you direct via the A46, A1, and M11 — arriving at Stansted's terminal in around 2 hours without a single change or detour through London.
Every Stansted to Lincoln taxi booking includes our complimentary meet & greet — your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board. Combined with real-time flight monitoring, your pickup adjusts automatically if your Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, or any other Stansted flight is delayed. After a long flight, the last thing you want is to navigate trains and connections back across the East Midlands to Lincolnshire — we've got you covered from the moment you land, with a relaxed, direct M11/A1/A46 ride home to Lincoln.
The University of Lincoln sits on the stunning Brayford Pool campus and attracts thousands of international students who fly in and out of Stansted each year. Our airport transfers Lincoln service is trusted by students and academic staff for start-of-term arrivals, end-of-year departures, conference travel, and holiday breaks. We collect directly from Brayford campus, student housing across the city, and all university halls. Group bookings in our 6–8 seater vehicles or 16-seater minibus offer outstanding per-person value for students travelling together — an 8-seater at £260 works out to just £32.50 each.
Families, couples, solo travellers, university students, and business commuters across Lincoln city centre, Brayford Waterfront, North Hykeham, Skellingthorpe, Washingborough, and the wider Lincolnshire area choose us because we combine a transparent £170 fixed fare taxi with genuine reliability and professional service. Every driver is DBS-checked, fully licensed with a Private Hire Operator Licence, and experienced across the A46/A1/M11 corridor. Whether you need an early morning departure for a dawn Stansted flight or a late-night collection after landing — we deliver, every single time.
There's no direct train from Lincoln to Stansted Airport — and the rail connections from Lincolnshire are notoriously awkward. The typical route involves an EMR service from Lincoln to Newark North Gate, a change to an LNER train to London King's Cross (~2 hrs total), the Underground from King's Cross to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express (~47 min) — requiring 3 changes and taking 3.5–4+ hours. You're routing south into central London, battling the Tube with luggage, then heading back north-east to Essex. Our private hire Lincoln to Stansted taxi takes the direct A46 → A1 → A14 → M11 route in approximately 2–2.5 hours — bypassing London entirely and arriving up to 2 hours faster than the train.
Take EMR from Lincoln to Newark North Gate, change to LNER to London King's Cross (~2 hrs total), navigate the Underground from King's Cross to Liverpool Street, then catch the Stansted Express (~47 min). Total: 3.5–4+ hours with 3 changes — routing through central London with heavy luggage on the Tube. Advance tickets from £50–£100+ per person depending on timing and availability.
National Express offers extremely limited routes from Lincoln to Stansted — typically via London Victoria or Nottingham interchange, taking 5–6+ hours with 1–2 changes. Virtually no direct service exists. Very cramped luggage space, no scheduling flexibility for your specific flight time. Fares: £25–£55 per person. Completely impractical for early morning flights or late-night arrivals.
Direct door-to-door in ~2–2.5 hours via A46/A1/M11. No changes, no London detour, generous luggage space, 24/7 taxi to Stansted airport, fixed from £170. The cheapest taxi from Lincoln to Stansted that's also the fastest and most comfortable — especially for couples and families sharing the fare. A couple pays just £85 each; a family of four in a £200 estate pays just £50 each.
| Feature | 🚌 Coach | 🚂 Train | 🚕 Private Taxi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Time | 5–6+ hours | 3.5–4+ hours | 2–2.5 hours |
| Changes Required | 1–2 stops | 3 (Newark, King's Cross, Tube) | None — Direct |
| Route Logic | Via London ❌ | King's Cross & Tube ❌ | A46/A1/M11 direct ✅ |
| Luggage Capacity | Very Limited | Limited + Tube stairs | Full Boot Space |
| Door-to-Door | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Price (per person, couple) | £25–£55pp | £50–£100pp | ~£85pp (£170 saloon) |
| 24/7 Availability | Limited timetable | No overnight ❌ | ✅ 24/7 |
A couple sharing a £170 saloon pays just £85 each — comparable to individual advance train fares but up to 2 hours faster, completely door-to-door, and without the nightmare of 3 changes through Newark, King's Cross, the Underground, and Liverpool Street with luggage. A family of four in a £200 estate pays just £50 each. For student groups, an 8-seater at £260 works out to just £32.50 per person — far cheaper and infinitely more comfortable than eight individual multi-change train tickets from Lincoln.
Booking your private hire Lincoln to Stansted taxi takes under 60 seconds. No account needed, no app required — just four simple steps to a confirmed, fixed-price airport transfer from Lincolnshire to Stansted. Get an instant stansted airport taxi quote right now.
Any address in Lincoln city centre, Brayford Waterfront, North Hykeham, Skellingthorpe, Washingborough, Waddington, or any LN postcode across Lincolnshire.
Saloon cars, estate cars, executive vehicles, MPV, 7-seater, or 8 seater minibus. All clean, modern, air-conditioned, and equipped with generous boot space for your luggage.
Enter your flight number for flight monitoring. Request child seats, extra luggage room, or wheelchair accessibility — all free of charge.
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We operate under a Private Hire Operator Licence with licensed private hire drivers experienced across the A46, A1, A14, and M11 corridor. Book online, call +44 203 617 7825, or WhatsApp us any time.
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Common questions about our taxi from Lincoln to Stansted Airport and airport transfer service.
A taxi from Lincoln to Stansted Airport costs from £170 fixed fare for a saloon car. This taxi to stansted airport price includes the full 130-mile door-to-door transfer via the A46, A1 & M11, meet & greet at Stansted, flight monitoring, luggage assistance, and 60 minutes free waiting at the airport. No hidden extras, no fuel surcharges, no meter running. Taxi lincoln to stansted airport prices are locked at booking — what you see is what you pay, regardless of traffic or journey time.
The Lincoln to Stansted journey covers approximately 130 miles and takes between 2 and 2.5 hours via the A46, A1, A14, and M11. Early morning runs typically complete in around 2 hours when roads are quieter. During weekday peak hours — particularly around Newark and the A14/M11 interchange near Cambridge — the drive may take closer to 2.5 hours. Compare this to trains via Newark and London King's Cross which take 3.5–4+ hours with 3 changes — our direct cross-country taxi saves up to 2 hours and eliminates all changes.
Absolutely. We offer estate cars (1–4 passengers, 4 large bags, £200), MPVs (4–6 passengers, £200), 7-seater vehicles (£240), and 8 seater minibuses (1–8 passengers, 8 large bags, £260) for group travel and family airport transfers. All vehicles are luggage-friendly and comfortable. Free child seats available on request. For larger groups, our 16-seater minibus (£390) works out to just £24.38 per person for 16 travellers — exceptional value for university student groups or sports teams.
Yes — our 24/7 taxi to Stansted airport operates every hour of every day, including weekends, bank holidays, Christmas, and New Year. Early morning departures from Lincoln for dawn Stansted flights are one of our most popular bookings — when no trains are running before 5am and Lincoln's rail connections are already limited, our service is the only reliable way to reach Stansted on time from Lincolnshire. Late-night pickups after evening arrivals at Stansted are also fully covered. No overnight surcharges. The £170 fixed fare applies at any time of day or night.
Every Stansted to Lincoln taxi booking includes real-time flight monitoring. If your flight is delayed — whether it's Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, or any other airline — your pickup time adjusts automatically. No phone calls needed, no penalty charges. We include 60 minutes free waiting time at Stansted after your flight lands, giving you plenty of time to collect luggage and walk through arrivals to meet your driver for the comfortable 2-hour journey home to Lincolnshire.
Our team is available 24/7 to help you book your Lincoln to Stansted airport transfer.
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