By Mehmood Ali, Senior DriverPublished Updated 3 min read
Quick answer
A taxi from Farnham to Stansted usually takes 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes via the M3, M25 and M11, the longest airport route we run. Orbit Taxis Farnham charges a fixed £170 in a saloon, £180 in a six-seat MPV or £190 for seven, including tolls and parking.
Key facts
| Drive time from Farnham | 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes |
|---|---|
| Route | M3, M25 clockwise, M11 |
| Terminals | One |
| Orbit fixed fare | £170 saloon, £180 MPV 6, £190 MPV 6 Full |
| Flights | Mostly low-cost and charter; we track every one |
| Included in our fare | Tolls, parking, drop-off charges and flight tracking |
Key takeaways
- Allow 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes. Nearly all the variation is on the northern half of the M25.
- Stansted has one terminal, mostly low-cost and charter flights, so give us your flight number and we’ll track it.
- Plan with the longer drive time, 1 hour 40 minutes, and add spare time on top.
- On a long route, a genuinely fixed fare matters more than ever. Check that tolls and charges are included.
How long does a Farnham to Stansted taxi take?
Allow 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes for a Farnham to Stansted taxi. It’s the longest fixed-price airport route we run. The car takes the M3 to the M25, goes clockwise round the north of London, then heads up the M11 to the airport.
Nearly all of the variation sits on that northern half of the M25. We deal with it by leaving earlier, not by driving harder. If you have a choice of flights, the early ones are usually the calmest drive.
Working out your pickup time
- Find the time your airline wants you at the terminal.
- Take off 1 hour 40 minutes for the drive, the top of the range.
- Take off another 20 to 30 minutes of spare time.
For example: if your airline wants you there by 08:00, leave Farnham at about 05:50.
One terminal, mostly low-cost flights
Stansted has a single terminal, so there’s no wrong building to worry about. Most of its flights are low-cost and charter, where late inbound aircraft are common, so we log your flight number and track it. If your flight home lands late, the driver works from the real landing time and the waiting costs you nothing.
A lift from a friend, or a taxi?
Stansted is where a lift really stops being a favour and becomes a day out. Your friend faces around three hours of driving for the round trip, then does it all again to collect you, plus parking while they wait.
A fixed fare includes tolls, the parking while we wait for you, and any delay to your flight home.
The night before you fly
Five minutes the evening before saves a lot of stress in the morning:
- Check your flight time in your airline’s app, in case anything has changed.
- Confirm your pickup time and address with us, especially if you’re being collected somewhere other than home.
- Send us your flight number if you haven’t already, for the trip home as well as the trip out.
- Count the bags. If you’re taking more than you planned, tell us, so we can send a bigger car.
- Keep your phone charged and with you, so the driver can reach you.
What it costs
| Car | Passengers and luggage | One way |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 passengers, 2 checked-in bags and 2 hand luggage | £170 |
| MPV 6 | Up to 6 passengers, 2 large suitcases and 4 hand luggage | £180 |
| MPV 6 Full | 7 passengers, 5 large suitcases and 6 hand luggage | £190 |
A return costs the same again. If Stansted feels a long way to go, compare it with Luton, or see every route on our airport transfers page.
Every airport from Farnham at a glance
How this airport compares with the others we cover. Fares are our fixed one-way saloon prices, with tolls and parking included.
| Airport | Drive from Farnham | Orbit saloon fare | Terminals |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 45–55 min | £79 | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 50–60 min | £100 | North and South |
| London Luton (LTN) | 1 hr–1 hr 15 | £135 | One |
| London City (LCY) | 1 hr 10–1 hr 20 | £150 | One |
| London Stansted (STN) | 1 hr 20–1 hr 40 | £170 | One |
| Farnborough (FAB), business aviation | About 20 min | Quoted per flight | Business aviation terminal |
We collect from across Farnham
Our airport runs start from your door, anywhere in Farnham and the villages around it, including:
Tell us your exact address when you book and we’ll confirm the fare and the pickup time. See all the areas we cover.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Farnham to Stansted?
With us it’s a fixed £170 one way in a saloon, £180 in a six-seat MPV and £190 for seven passengers, with tolls, parking and the drop-off charge included.
How long does it take from Farnham to Stansted?
Usually 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes, via the M3, M25 and M11. Plan with the longer figure.
What if my flight home from Stansted is late?
We track your flight, so the driver works from the real landing time and the waiting costs you nothing.
Is the fare still fixed on such a long route?
Yes. The price is agreed before you travel and doesn’t change with traffic or the route.