Airport Transfer Stansted to London City
about 34 miles — 50–65 minutes off-peak — 75–105 minutes at peak
Stansted to London City is about 34 miles and is the quickest of the longer inter-airport runs, because it approaches London from the north-east and stops at the Docklands rather than continuing into the centre. Our own search data shows steady demand for this pairing.
Stansted to London City at a Glance
| Distance | about 34 miles |
| Typical off-peak | 50–65 minutes |
| Typical at peak | 75–105 minutes |
| Usual route | M11 south, then the A406 North Circular east and down to the A13 into the Royal Docks |
Journey times are typical rather than guaranteed — traffic decides. The price does not change with traffic: it is fixed when you book. Get a quote for this journey.
Local Knowledge on This Route
M11 south to the A406, then east and down to the Royal Docks. The advantage of this route is that it never enters central London — the A406 and A13 skirt it. The disadvantage is that the southbound M11 into the North Circular is a known peak bottleneck, and that single junction accounts for most of the difference between a 50-minute and a 105-minute run. Off-peak this is one of the easiest transfers in London.
Meet-and-Greet and Pickup
Both airports are single-terminal. Your chauffeur meets you in Stansted's ground-floor arrivals, or in London City's compact arrivals hall, and the walk to the car is short at both ends.
Travelling the other way? This page covers London City to Stansted as well — the route, the timings and the fixed-price booking are the same in both directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a chauffeur take from Stansted to London City Airport?
Typically 50–65 minutes off-peak and 75–105 minutes at peak, for about 34 miles via the M11 and A406. It avoids central London entirely.
How much does a Stansted to London City chauffeur cost?
Fixed at booking and based on vehicle category. Get an instant quote at limohawk.com — no surge and no hidden fees.
Does this route go through central London?
No. It comes down the M11 and round on the A406 and A13, skirting the centre — which is why it is quicker than the distance alone suggests.
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