Fixed Fare £175
No hidden charges, no surge
Fixed fare taxi from Southampton to Stansted Airport — just £175 for a direct, door-to-door airport transfer via the M3, M25 & M11 in around 2 hours 15 minutes. Professional private hire service with a Private Hire Operator Licence, real-time flight tracking, and meet & greet at Stansted arrivals. Available 24/7 serving Southampton city centre, Portswood, Shirley, Bassett, the University of Southampton & the wider Hampshire area.
Looking for a reliable, comfortable taxi from Southampton to Stansted Airport? Gatwick Taxi Transfer provides professional Stansted Airport taxi from Southampton transfers from just £175 — a fast, stress-free alternative to the complicated train journey via London Waterloo and the Underground. Southampton, the UK's cruise capital and Hampshire's largest city, sits approximately 130 miles south-west of London Stansted Airport — connected via the M3, M25, and M11 on a direct motorway drive that takes around 2 hours 15 minutes. With its world-famous cruise terminals at the Port of Southampton, the University of Southampton — a Russell Group research university with a large international student body — Solent University, Southampton General Hospital, the bustling West Quay shopping centre, and Ocean Village marina, Southampton generates substantial year-round demand for reliable Stansted airport taxi transfers from cruise passengers, university students and staff, medical professionals, business travellers, families, and holidaymakers.
Our taxi from Southampton to Stansted Airport is a professional, pre-booked private hire service — not a metered cab navigating an unfamiliar cross-county route. Your driver arrives at your door on time, handles your luggage, and takes the fastest M3/M25/M11 route directly to Stansted's terminal. 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 punctual, fully insured door-to-door taxi Southampton to Stansted service at a fixed fare of just £175 with no hidden extras. Airport transfer specialists trusted across Southampton, Hampshire, and the South Coast.
No hidden charges, no surge
Early flights & late arrivals
Real-time monitoring included
DBS-checked & professional
M3/M25/M11 direct
Clean & air-conditioned
The Southampton to London Stansted Airport journey covers approximately 130 miles and takes between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours depending on traffic conditions. The primary route heads north-east from Southampton on the M3 to the M25, then follows the M25 anti-clockwise around the north of London before joining the M11 which runs directly into Stansted Airport at Junction 8. This is an almost entirely motorway journey — you never enter central London. An alternative route via the M3 → A34 → M40 → M25 → M11 through Newbury and Oxford can be effective when the M3/M25 Sunbury interchange area is congested. Early morning departures for dawn flights often complete in around 2 hours 15 minutes when motorways are clear. During weekday peak hours — particularly on the M25 between Junctions 10 and 27 — the drive may extend to approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours. Our drivers use real-time traffic navigation to choose the fastest route on the day.
Off-peak: ~2h 15m | Peak: ~3h
M3 → M25 → M11 (J8)
Southampton & Hampshire
Stansted Airport Terminal
UK's Cruise Capital • SO Postcodes
Distance
~130 Miles
Drive Time
2h 15m – 3h
Route
M3 → M25 → M11 (J8)
Transparent, upfront Stansted Airport taxi from Southampton prices for one-way & return journeys. Our fixed fare taxi Southampton to Stansted starts at just £175 — including the full 130-mile door-to-door transfer via the M3, M25 & M11, real-time flight tracking at Stansted, meet & greet service, full luggage handling, and 60 minutes free waiting at the airport. No hidden fees, no fuel surcharges. How much is a taxi from Southampton to Stansted? Get an instant Stansted Airport taxi quote below.
Toyota Prius, VW Passat
VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series
VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy
Ford Tourneo Custom
Mercedes V-Class
Ford Tourneo Custom XL
Mercedes Sprinter
All prices include: Door-to-door transfer from Southampton to Stansted Airport, real-time flight tracking, meet & greet at Stansted arrivals, luggage handling, and 60 minutes free waiting at the airport. No hidden fuel surcharges. Fixed fare taxi Southampton to Stansted prices locked at booking — what you see is what you pay.
Our door-to-door taxi Southampton to Stansted service covers every address across Southampton and the wider Hampshire area. Whether you're travelling from Southampton city centre near West Quay, heading to the airport from Portswood or Shirley, catching a flight from Bassett or Swaythling, or need a pickup from the University of Southampton campus, Ocean Village, or a hotel near the cruise terminals — our 24/7 airport transfers Southampton drivers collect from your exact front door for the 130-mile M3/M25/M11 journey direct to Stansted's terminal.
Also serving Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Romsey, Totton, Hedge End, Botley, Fair Oak, Winchester, Fareham, Gosport, and all SO postcode areas across Southampton and wider Hampshire. Particularly popular with cruise passengers connecting from the Port of Southampton — Europe's busiest cruise terminal — to Stansted flights, University of Southampton and Solent University students and staff, Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital medical professionals, and families heading to Stansted for Ryanair, Jet2, and easyJet European flights.
Drop-off and pickup at London Stansted Airport's single terminal building. Our Southampton to London Stansted Airport drivers deliver you directly to the terminal entrance — no shuttle buses, no satellite transfers. After the M3/M25/M11 drive from Hampshire, you'll be dropped right at the door.
Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines — Europe's leading low-cost and charter hub
Your driver drops you right at the departures entrance with luggage assistance — walk straight to check-in after your comfortable journey from Southampton
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board — ideal for Stansted to Southampton taxi returns after any flight
Real-time flight tracking with automatic pickup adjustment if delayed. 60 minutes free waiting after landing — no extra charges, no stress
Choose from affordable saloon cars perfect for solo travellers or couples, spacious estate cars with generous boot room for cruise or holiday luggage, executive taxi Southampton to Stansted vehicles for Hampshire corporate travellers, and Southampton to Stansted minibus options for families and group transfers. Every vehicle is clean, modern, air-conditioned, and comfortable for the 130-mile M3/M25/M11 motorway journey.

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Need something bigger? We offer 8-seater minibuses, group transfers, and executive chauffeur service.
Free child seats • Executive transfers • Disabled-friendly vehicles available
The train route from Southampton to Stansted involves South Western Railway to London Waterloo (~1h 20 min), then the Underground from Waterloo to Liverpool Street via the Waterloo & City line or Northern/Central lines (~15–20 min including walking and waiting), and finally the Stansted Express (~47 min) — a 2.5–3+ hour journey with 2 changes that forces you south-west into central London and then back out north-east through Essex with all your luggage. Our door-to-door taxi Southampton to Stansted picks you up from your exact front door — whether that's a flat in Southampton city centre near West Quay, a family home in Shirley or Bassett, a property in Portswood or Bitterne, student accommodation near the University of Southampton, a hotel near Ocean Village, or a cruise terminal at the Port of Southampton — and drives you direct via the M3, M25, and M11 to Stansted's terminal in around 2 hours 15 minutes. No changes, no central London, no hauling cases across the Tube.
Every Stansted to Southampton taxi return booking includes our complimentary meet & greet service — your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board. Combined with real-time flight tracking, 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 the Stansted Express back through Liverpool Street, transfer across the Underground to Waterloo, and then sit on another train for over an hour back to Hampshire — we've got you covered from the moment you land, with a relaxed, direct M11/M25/M3 ride home to Southampton. Return pricing from Stansted to Southampton starts at the same £175 fixed fare — no surge, no hidden charges.
Southampton is the UK's cruise capital — the Port of Southampton handles over two million cruise passengers annually, making it Europe's busiest cruise terminal. We provide seamless connections between Southampton's cruise terminals and Stansted Airport for passengers combining cruises with European flights. Our service is also particularly trusted by the University of Southampton — a Russell Group university with a substantial international student body — and Solent University, whose students fly via Stansted for European travel, start-of-term arrivals, and end-of-year departures. Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital medical professionals, Hampshire's maritime and logistics sector professionals, and the wider Southampton business community also rely on our service regularly. An 8-seater at £280 works out to just £35 per person for student groups, cruise parties, or colleagues travelling together.
Families, couples, solo travellers, cruise passengers, university students and staff, and medical professionals across Southampton city centre, Portswood, Highfield, Shirley, Freemantle, Bassett, Swaythling, Ocean Village, Bitterne, and Woolston choose us because we combine a transparent £175 fixed fare taxi Southampton to Stansted with genuine expertise across the M3/M25/M11 corridor. Every driver is DBS-checked, fully licensed with a Private Hire Operator Licence, and experienced on this cross-county motorway route. Whether you need an early morning departure for a dawn Stansted flight or a late-night collection after landing — we deliver punctually, every single time. The Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford communities, Romsey and Totton residents, Winchester families, and the wider SO postcode area all rely on our consistent, professional 24/7 airport transfers Southampton service.
There's no direct train from Southampton to Stansted Airport. The rail route requires South Western Railway to London Waterloo (~1h 20 min), the Underground from Waterloo to Liverpool Street via the Waterloo & City line or Northern/Central lines (~15–20 min including walking and waiting), then the Stansted Express (~47 min) — a total of 2.5–3+ hours with 2 changes that routes you into central London and then back out north-east to Essex. Southampton sits on the south coast, almost directly south of Stansted — our private hire Southampton to Stansted taxi takes the motorway route around London via the M3/M25/M11 in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, often arriving faster than the train and bypassing central London entirely.
South Western Railway to London Waterloo (~1h 20 min), Underground Waterloo → Liverpool Street (~15–20 min + walking), then Stansted Express (~47 min). Total: 2.5–3+ hours with 2 changes — through central London's busiest stations hauling suitcases across the Tube. Advance tickets from £40–£90+ per person depending on timing and booking window.
National Express offers limited indirect routes from Southampton to Stansted — typically via London Victoria or Heathrow interchange, taking 4–5+ hours with 1–2 changes. Very few daily departures, no flexibility for specific flight times, cramped luggage space for long journeys. Fares: £25–£50 per person. Highly impractical for any Stansted flight schedule from Hampshire.
Direct door-to-door in ~2h 15m via M3/M25/M11. No changes, no central London, generous luggage space, 24/7 airport transfers Southampton, fixed from £175. A couple pays just £87.50 each — comparable to two advance SWR + Stansted Express tickets but often faster and completely door-to-door. The cheapest taxi from Southampton to Stansted Airport that's also the most convenient option by far.
| Feature | 🚌 Coach | 🚂 Train | 🚕 Private Taxi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Time | 4–5+ hours | 2.5–3+ hours | ~2h 15m |
| Changes Required | 1–2 stops | 2 (Waterloo + Tube) | None — Direct |
| Route Logic | Via London Victoria ❌ | Waterloo & Tube ❌ | M3/M25/M11 direct ✅ |
| Door-to-Door | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Luggage Handling | Very Limited | Limited + Tube stairs | Full Boot Space ✅ |
| Price (per person, couple) | £25–£50pp | £40–£90pp | ~£87.50pp (£175 saloon) |
| 24/7 Availability | Very limited ❌ | No overnight ❌ | ✅ 24/7 |
A couple sharing a £175 saloon pays just £87.50 each — comparable to two advance SWR + Stansted Express tickets but often faster, completely door-to-door, and without the stress of navigating Waterloo, the Underground, and Liverpool Street with heavy suitcases. A family of four in a £210 estate pays just £52.50 each — significantly cheaper than four separate train tickets. For groups, an 8-seater at £280 works out to just £35 per person, while a 16-seater minibus at £480 = just £30 per person for 16 travellers — outstanding value from Hampshire.
Booking your private hire Southampton to Stansted airport taxi takes under 60 seconds. No account needed, no app required — just four simple steps to a confirmed, fixed-price airport transfer from Hampshire to Stansted. How much is a taxi from Southampton to Stansted? Get an instant Stansted Airport taxi quote right now.
Any address in Southampton city centre, Portswood, Shirley, Bassett, Bitterne, Ocean Village, or any SO postcode across Southampton and wider Hampshire — including Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Romsey, Totton, Winchester, Fareham, and surrounding towns. Cruise terminal pickups also available.
Saloon cars, estate cars, executive taxi Southampton to Stansted vehicles, MPV, 7-seater, or Southampton to Stansted minibus for group transfers. All clean, modern, air-conditioned, and comfortable for the 130-mile M3/M25/M11 motorway journey.
Enter your flight number for flight tracking. Request child seats, extra luggage space, wheelchair accessibility, or specific pickup instructions — all free of charge. Cruise passengers can add terminal and disembarkation details.
Card, PayPal, or cash. Instant email/SMS confirmation with driver name, vehicle details, and contact number. Secure online booking with 24/7 support. Free cancellation available — see our cancellation policy.
We operate under a Private Hire Operator Licence with licensed drivers who know the M3/M25/M11 corridor inside out. Book online, call +44 203 617 7825, or WhatsApp us any time.
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Drivers arrive on time, every time — whether it's a 3:30am pickup from Bassett for a dawn Stansted flight or a midnight collection from Stansted arrivals. Timing is everything for airport transfers, and we've built our reputation on it across Southampton and Hampshire.
Clean, modern, air-conditioned vehicles with professional, courteous drivers. From luggage handling at your front door or cruise terminal to kerbside drop-off at Stansted — every detail is covered for a smooth, stress-free journey from Hampshire.
£175 quoted is £175 paid. No hidden extras after booking, no surge pricing during peak times, no fuel surcharges. Our fixed fare guarantee means you'll never pay more than the price confirmed at booking — total peace of mind for the 130-mile journey.
DBS-checked, fully licensed and insured drivers operating under a Private Hire Operator Licence. GPS-tracked vehicles, secure online booking, and 24/7 customer support — your safety and comfort are our top priorities on this cross-county transfer.
Common questions about our taxi from Southampton to Stansted Airport and airport transfer service.
A taxi from Southampton to Stansted Airport costs from £175 fixed fare for a saloon car. This price includes the full 130-mile door-to-door transfer via the M3, M25 & M11, meet & greet at Stansted, real-time flight tracking, luggage handling, and 60 minutes free waiting at the airport. No hidden extras, no fuel surcharges, no meter running. Fixed fare taxi Southampton to Stansted prices are locked at booking — what you see is what you pay, regardless of traffic or journey time.
The Southampton to Stansted journey covers approximately 130 miles and takes between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours via the M3, M25, and M11. Early morning runs for dawn flights typically complete in around 2 hours 15 minutes when motorways are clear. During weekday peak hours — particularly on the M25 around the Heathrow area and between Junctions 21 and 27 — the drive may take closer to 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours. An alternative via the M3/A34/M40/M25/M11 through Newbury and Oxford is used when the M3/M25 interchange area is congested. Compare this to trains via Waterloo and the Tube which take 2.5–3+ hours with 2 changes — our direct taxi often arrives faster.
Yes — our 24/7 airport transfers Southampton service operates every hour of every day, including weekends, bank holidays, Christmas, and New Year. Early morning departures from Southampton for dawn Stansted flights are one of our most popular bookings — when no trains are running before 5am, our service is the only reliable way to reach Stansted on time from Hampshire. For a 6am Stansted departure, your driver would collect from Southampton at approximately 3:00–3:15am, allowing comfortable time for the M3/M25/M11 journey plus check-in. Late-night pickups after evening arrivals are also fully covered. No overnight surcharges. The £175 fixed fare applies at any time.
Every Stansted to Southampton taxi return booking includes real-time flight tracking. 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 journey home to Southampton.
Absolutely. Our executive taxi Southampton to Stansted service (Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series from £250) is ideal for Hampshire corporate travellers and cruise passengers wanting a premium transfer. For families and groups, we offer Southampton to Stansted minibus and group transfer options including estate cars (£210), MPVs (£210–£250), 8 seater minibuses (£280), and 16-seater vehicles (£480). An 8-seater at £280 works out to just £35 per person — ideal for University of Southampton student groups, cruise parties, or colleagues. Free child seats available on request for all vehicles.
Our team is available 24/7 to help you book your Southampton to Stansted airport transfer.
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Instant booking. Fixed price guarantee. No hidden charges. Reliable Southampton to Stansted airport transfers from Southampton city centre, Portswood, Shirley, Bassett, University of Southampton, Ocean Village, Cruise Terminals & all Hampshire to Stansted Airport. Licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, meet & greet, and luggage handling included. 24/7 airport transfers Southampton — book your secure transfer online or call now.