Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£192
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Stansted Airport to Canterbury TaxiFixed price from £192
At roughly 81 miles, Stansted to Canterbury is a proper long-distance transfer. The fixed fare matters more here than on a short hop: a metered journey over this distance can move a long way in heavy traffic, and ours does not.
- Excellent on Google45 reviews
- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
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Stansted Airport
Canterbury
Kent
from£192
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£192
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£225
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£258
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£292
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£359
How your pickup works
What your Stansted Airport to Canterbury transfer includes
We cover the cathedral, the universities and the Kent coast beyond. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the quickest route by road. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- You landWe track your flight, so an early or late landing is covered
- Your driver is waitingIn arrivals with a name board, after you clear customs
- Help with the bagsStraight to a clean, air-conditioned car
- Door to doorTo your address in Canterbury, at the fixed price
- Meet and greetInside the arrivals hall
- 45 min free waitingFrom the moment you land
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- All charges includedParking, tolls and ULEZ
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Route and arrival guide
Stansted Airport to Canterbury: what to expect
Allow 1h 30m – 2h 00m for the 81 miles from Stansted Airport to Canterbury. The saloon fare is £192, or around £48 per person for a party of four. For a group of seven, the eight-seater at £359 works out at about £52 each.
Stansted Airport is the fourth closest of London's five airports to Canterbury; the closest is London City Airport, about 58 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is London City £155, Gatwick £177 and Heathrow £218.
Around 55,000 people live in Canterbury. We also drop off across the surrounding area, including Fordwich, Sturry, Hackington and Thanington. The nearest railway station to the centre is Canterbury West, less than half a mile away, with Canterbury East also close by. Landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle, Canterbury Roman Museum and The Beaney.
Stansted Airport has a single terminal, so the driver meets you in the one arrivals hall after you clear customs.
Prices by vehicle
Pick the vehicle by luggage, not by headcount — six people with six large cases need the eight-seater, not the six-seat MPV.
Estate
VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£225
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£258
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£292
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£359
Guide prices for the Canterbury area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
What passengers say
Rated excellent on Google
“Excellent service! The driver was punctual, polite, and the ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
“Great service, on time, and very professional. Clean car and smooth ride. Highly recommend!”
“Really happy with the service! The driver was on time and very polite. The ride was smooth, and the car was neat and comfortable. It made my airport journey completely stress free.”
Book your Stansted Airport to Canterbury transfer
Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
- Excellent on Google · 45 reviews
- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
Stansted Airport to Canterbury: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £192 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £292 and an eight-seater is £359. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Stansted to Canterbury?
Allow 1h 30m – 2h 00m for the 81-mile journey. That is a realistic door-to-door estimate rather than a best case; add time if you are travelling into the morning or evening peak around the M25 and M11.
How far is Canterbury from Stansted Airport?
Canterbury is about 81 miles from Stansted by road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing, as far as the fare is concerned. We track your flight and move the pickup to the actual landing time. You get 45 minutes of free waiting after that before any waiting charge applies.
Where does the driver meet me at Stansted?
In the arrivals hall, holding a name board, after you clear customs. The driver's number is sent to you before landing if you would rather call directly.
Can I book a return from Canterbury to Stansted?
Yes. Return journeys are booked the same way and priced the same as the outbound leg. Tell us your check-in time and we will work the pickup back from it.
How much is a taxi from Stansted Airport to Canterbury per person?
A saloon is £192 one way for up to four passengers, about £48 each when four share. The eight-seater is £359, about £52 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Canterbury?
London City Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Canterbury, about 58 miles by road. Stansted Airport is about 81 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Canterbury?
London City Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £155. From Stansted Airport the saloon is £192. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
Other transfers in this direction
Nearest routes to Canterbury, with typical journey time and the saloon fare.
Canterbury from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.