Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£200
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Stansted Airport to Reading TaxiFixed price from £200
At roughly 86 miles, Stansted to Reading 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
STN
Stansted Airport
Reading
Berkshire
from£200
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£200
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£233
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£266
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£300
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£367
How your pickup works
What your Stansted Airport to Reading transfer includes
We cover the Thames Valley business parks and the university. 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 Reading, 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 Reading: what to expect
The 86-mile drive from Stansted Airport to Reading usually takes 1h 40m – 2h 10m, depending on traffic. Split between four passengers, the £200 saloon fare comes to roughly £50 a head. Larger groups can take the eight-seater: £367 in total, close to £53 each for seven.
Stansted Airport is the furthest of London's five airports to Reading; the closest is Heathrow Airport, about 26 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is Heathrow £94, Luton £157 and Gatwick £162.
Reading has a population of around 163,000. The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Earley, Caversham, Caversham Park Village and Emmer Green. The nearest railway station to the centre is Reading, less than half a mile away, with Reading West also close by. Well-known places in and around Reading include University of Reading and Madejski Stadium.
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£233
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£266
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£300
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£367
Guide prices for the Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £200 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £300 and an eight-seater is £367. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Stansted to Reading?
Allow 1h 40m – 2h 10m for the 86-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 Reading from Stansted Airport?
Reading is about 86 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 Reading 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 Reading per person?
A saloon is £200 one way for up to four passengers, about £50 each when four share. The eight-seater is £367, about £53 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Reading?
Heathrow Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Reading, about 26 miles by road. Stansted Airport is about 86 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Reading?
Heathrow Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £94. From Stansted Airport the saloon is £200. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
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