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Airport transfers · Stansted Airport
London Stansted sits in Essex, close to the Hertfordshire border and around 75 miles northeast of Woking — the longest of our standard Home Counties airport runs. It's owned and operated by the Manchester Airports Group and is Ryanair's largest base, handling a high volume of short-haul European traffic through a single main terminal. Because Stansted is on the far side of London from Surrey, this is exactly the kind of transfer where advance booking and an experienced driver matter most: it's a genuinely long journey, and XLNC Cars runs it as a scheduled, planned trip rather than a last-minute dash. The airport's runway is also used by private aviation handlers serving business jets and charter flights, so alongside the scheduled Ryanair traffic we occasionally arrange transfers timed around private and executive flights rather than a standard commercial departure board.
Stansted's one main terminal handles a dense schedule of departures and arrivals, particularly for Ryanair's largest operating base, so the building is designed for fast throughput rather than the multi-terminal sprawl of Heathrow or Gatwick. That keeps the drop-off and pickup points simple, even if the airport itself is busy — your driver knows exactly where to wait.
At roughly 75 miles and well over an hour and a half in typical traffic, Stansted is genuinely one of the furthest airports we cover from Woking. We're upfront about that rather than underselling the journey time, and we recommend booking with reasonable notice for a Stansted transfer so the timing works comfortably around your flight, particularly for an early departure.
On a journey this length, knowing your real flight status in advance is genuinely useful rather than just a nice extra. We track your flight number so a delay or an early landing is picked up automatically, meaning a driver isn't sent out too early or left waiting unnecessarily — and your own pickup time for the outbound leg adjusts if your check-in window shifts.
Given the length of the journey, we still agree a single fixed price at the time of booking rather than running a meter or adding a distance surcharge after the fact. Whether traffic on the M11 or the Essex approach roads runs smoothly or slowly, the price you're quoted for your Stansted transfer is the price you pay.
Because Stansted's runway is also used by private ground handlers for business jets and charter flights alongside its scheduled Ryanair traffic, we're sometimes asked to arrange a transfer around a private departure rather than a standard commercial one. Those bookings tend to be more time-sensitive and less flexible than a scheduled flight, so we treat them individually — get in touch directly if your trip involves a private or charter flight out of Stansted and we'll work the timing around it.
Stansted is around 75 miles from Woking, our longest standard airport route, with transfers typically taking 90 minutes to two hours depending on traffic.
Journeys
Every area we cover, with the real road distance and typical journey time to Stansted Airport. Nearest first.
| Collecting from | Distance | Typical time | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey | 73 miles | 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 5 min | View → |
| Weybridge | 76 miles | 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 5 min | View → |
| Dorking | 77 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 15 min | View → |
| Byfleet | 77 miles | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 10 min | View → |
| Oxshott | 78 miles | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 10 min | View → |
| Woking | 78 miles | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 10 min | View → |
| Chobham | 78 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 15 min | View → |
| Cobham | 80 miles | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 10 min | View → |
| Knaphill | 80 miles | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 15 min | View → |
| Ripley | 81 miles | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 10 min | View → |
| Camberley | 82 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 15 min | View → |
| Brookwood | 83 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 20 min | View → |
| Esher | 84 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 15 min | View → |
| Guildford | 87 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 20 min | View → |
| Farnham | 92 miles | 2 hours to 2 hr 25 min | View → |
| Godalming | 93 miles | 2 hours to 2 hr 20 min | View → |
| Cranleigh | 96 miles | 2 hr 10 min to 2 hr 30 min | View → |
| Haslemere | 100 miles | 2 hr 10 min to 2 hr 30 min | View → |
On the road
The fleet
Comfortable, reliable everyday travel for up to 3 passengers.
Premium business travel with extra legroom and a polished finish.
Top-tier luxury for special occasions, red-carpet arrivals and VIP guests.
Spacious group travel for up to 8 passengers with luggage.
In their words
“Booked a chauffeur for an early airport run and the car was outside five minutes before pickup. Smooth, quiet journey and the driver knew the fastest route around the roadworks.”
“We use XLNC Cars for client visits regularly. The vehicles are always spotless and the drivers are properly turned out — it reflects well on us, not just them.”
“Hired the VIP car for a wedding and it made the whole day feel special. Punctual, professional, and the driver waited patiently through the photos.”
Good to know
Stansted is around 75 miles from Woking, and transfers typically take 90 minutes to two hours depending on traffic, making it our longest standard airport route.
We'd recommend it. Given the distance, giving us reasonable notice helps us plan the route and timing properly, especially for early morning departures common with Stansted's short-haul schedule.
Yes — your driver waits inside the terminal with a name board on arrival, the same standard of service as our shorter airport runs.
The fare reflects the extra mileage and driving time, but it's still a single fixed price agreed before you travel, so there are no surprises on the day.
Yes, we regularly handle transfers timed around private and charter departures as well as scheduled flights — get in touch directly so we can plan the timing around your specific flight.
Typically via the M25 and M11, though our drivers choose the best option on the day based on live traffic — the route may vary, but your fixed fare never does.
Yes, one-way bookings are common for this route — plenty of clients arrange a drop-off only, with the return leg covered separately or not needed at all.
Our full range is available on this route, from the standard saloon through to the executive and VIP Mercedes options, plus the minibus for larger groups travelling together.