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Colchester · Stansted Airport

Colchester to Stansted Airport
— Fixed Price, Met in Arrivals.

From Colchester the A120 runs west almost the whole way to Stansted, about 45 minutes — there is no sensible direct train, which means a long detour via Witham or London. One fixed fare to your terminal, flight tracked on the return, no surge.

~32 mi
Colchester → Stansted
~45 min
By road
£0
Surge
4.9★
4,850 trips
Instant Fixed Quote
Pickup
Colchester & surrounding postcodes
Drop-off
London Stansted · CM24 1RW
🚗
Saloon
from £105
🚐
MPV
from £130
🚌
8-Seat
from £165
Get My Fixed Fare
TfL licensed private hireDBS-checked drivers4.9★ from 4,850 passengers£0 night surchargeFares reviewed June 2026
The route

Colchester to Stansted — A120

Door pickup across Colchester, ~45 min via the A120 to Stansted. On the return we meet you in arrivals with a name board. See the Essex hub or all Stansted routes.

Colchester
door pickup
Stansted Airport
London Stansted · CM24 1RW
~32 mi
Distance
~45 min
Typical time
A120
Main route
24/7
No night rate
The fleet

Cars for Every Flight & Group

Fixed at booking for the Colchester to Stansted run — TfL-licensed, 24/7.

VehicleSeatsFixed from
Saloon1–4£105
Executive (Mercedes / BMW)1–3£126
People carrier (MPV)1–6£130
8-seater minibus1–7£165
9-seater minibus1–8£173

Indicative "from" fares for the Colchester–Stansted route; exact fixed price confirmed at booking, no surge.

Why a car

Colchester to Stansted, Straight up the A120

From Colchester the A120 runs west almost the whole way to Stansted, about 45 minutes — there is no sensible direct train, which means a long detour via Witham or London.

A fixed-fare car door to the terminal, with meet & greet and flight tracking on the return. Good for groups and the holiday luggage.

One fixed fare, both directions

Book now and add the return at the same price — met in arrivals with a name board, flight tracked, no surge for a delay.

Meet & greet · pre-book

Met in Arrivals. Booked Ahead, Locked In.

Driver inside arrivals

Your chauffeur waits in the Stansted arrivals hall with a name board and helps with the luggage — no rank, no surge queue.

Flight tracked · free waiting

We track your inbound flight and include free waiting from your actual landing time, so baggage delays are covered.

Early start, no premium

A 4am pickup is the same fixed fare as 4pm. Zero night surcharge, any hour, every day.

Pre-book as soon as you’ve booked the flight

Budget flights from Stansted leave at 4–6am, before the trains run. Your driver is allocated at booking — never on the day — so there is no last-minute scramble and no cancellation.

Pickup at Stansted: We meet you in the Stansted arrivals hall with a name board and drop at the set-down forecourt, with free waiting from your actual landing time.

Why pre-book

Rushxo vs Uber & the Train

What a fixed-fare Stansted transfer gives you that an app or the railway does not.

For your transferRushxoUber / BoltTrain
Fixed price, no surge✓ at booking— surges on landing— peak fares
Meet & greet, name board✓ in arrivals— kerb only— n/a
Flight tracked, free waiting✓ auto-adjust— rebook if late— miss it, rebuy
Door to door with luggage✓ direct✓ if available— changes + walk
Groups up to 8, one vehicle✓ one fare— multiple cars— packed
Nearby routes

Other Runs to Stansted

Indicative fixed saloon fares. Tap a route for its own page.

FromApprox.Saloon from
Cambridge~30 mi£98
Chelmsford~18 mi£68
Bishop’s Stortford~4 mi£28
All Essex routessee hub
FAQ

Colchester to Stansted — Questions

How long is a taxi from Colchester to Stansted?
About 32 miles via the A120, typically ~45 min by road depending on traffic.
How much is a taxi from Colchester to Stansted?
Fixed-price from £105 for a saloon, £130 for an MPV and £165 for an 8-seater. Confirmed at booking, no surge.
Is the train better from Colchester?
There is no direct train from Colchester to Stansted; the A120 by car is about 45 minutes door to terminal.
Do you offer meet & greet at Stansted?
Yes — included as standard. Your driver waits in the Stansted arrivals hall with a name board, helps with luggage, and we include free waiting from your actual landing time.
Should I pre-book or book on the day?
Pre-book — your driver is allocated when you book, never on the day, so there is no last-minute scramble and no surge. Reserve as soon as the flight is booked.
Is there a night surcharge for early flights?
No. A 4am pickup is the same fixed fare as 4pm — zero night surcharge, any hour, every day.
Sort the transfer before you fly

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Fixed price · meet & greet · flight tracked · no surge. TfL licensed, 4.9★ from 4,850 passengers.

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