27 October 2026
Lakenheath to Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick: airport taxi prices
Travelling from Lakenheath? Here are our guide prices from Lakenheath to the main airports, with no surge pricing and your flight tracked from take-off to landing.
Travelling from RAF Lakenheath? See our dedicated RAF Lakenheath airport transfers page, or all RAF base airport transfers.
Guide prices from Lakenheath
Sedan, 1–4 passengers. Prices are from the village centre; your exact price is confirmed when you book.
| Destination | Price |
|---|---|
| Stansted Airport | from £130 |
| Heathrow Airport | from £205 |
| Gatwick Airport | from £220 |
| Luton Airport | from £170 |
| London City Airport | from £200 |
| Birmingham Airport | from £290 |
| East Midlands Airport | from £280 |
| Manchester Airport | from £420 |
| Norwich | from £150 |
Getting from Lakenheath to the airport
Lakenheath village is about 49 miles from Stansted, joining the A11 and then following the M11 south.
| Airport | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Stansted Airport | about 49 miles | about 1 hr 10 min |
| Heathrow Airport | about 97 miles | about 2 hr 10 min |
| Gatwick Airport | about 116 miles | about 2 hr 30 min |
| Luton Airport | about 64 miles | about 1 hr 35 min |
Approximate road distance and driving time from the centre of Lakenheath in normal traffic. Allow extra time at peak hours; we confirm your pickup time when you book.
Pickup in Lakenheath
We collect from any address in Lakenheath village, including off-base housing. Travelling from the base? See our RAF Lakenheath airport transfers page.
How our prices work
These are guide prices. Your price becomes fixed once you confirm your pickup address, and you see it before you book. There is no surge pricing. A 15% overnight charge applies when the journey starts between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am, based on the time you get in the car. Our full price list shows every pickup area and destination.
Where your driver meets you
- Stansted — Drop-off/Pick-up area, Zone B. Meet and greet inside the terminal is available on request as a paid add-on.
- Heathrow — inside the terminal: Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at WH Smith, Terminal 4 at Costa Coffee, Terminal 5 at Pret A Manger.
- Gatwick — Pret A Manger, at either the North or South Terminal. Tell us which terminal you are landing at when you book.
Waiting time and flight tracking
We track your flight, not the clock. If your flight time changes, your pickup adjusts with it. You get 1 hour of free waiting time after your flight lands. After that, waiting time is charged at £25 per hour, payable directly to the driver on request.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Lakenheath to Stansted?
Our guide price from Lakenheath to Stansted Airport starts from £130 for a sedan carrying 1–4 passengers. Your price becomes fixed once you confirm your pickup address when you book, with no surge pricing. A 15% overnight charge applies when the journey starts between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am, based on the time you get in the car.
How long is the drive from Lakenheath to Stansted?
The drive from Lakenheath to Stansted Airport is about 49 miles and usually takes about 1 hr 10 min in normal traffic. Allow extra time at peak hours; we confirm your pickup time when you book.
How much is a taxi from Lakenheath to Heathrow?
Our guide price from Lakenheath to Heathrow Airport starts from £205 for a sedan carrying 1–4 passengers. Your price becomes fixed once you confirm your pickup address when you book, with no surge pricing. A 15% overnight charge applies when the journey starts between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am, based on the time you get in the car.
How much is a taxi from Lakenheath to Gatwick?
Our guide price from Lakenheath to Gatwick Airport starts from £220 for a sedan carrying 1–4 passengers. Your price becomes fixed once you confirm your pickup address when you book, with no surge pricing. A 15% overnight charge applies when the journey starts between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am, based on the time you get in the car.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight, not the clock. You get 1 hour of free waiting time after your flight lands, then waiting time is £25 per hour, payable directly to the driver on request.
Can I see prices for other airports?
Yes. The table on this page lists the main airports, and our full price list shows prices for every pickup area we cover.
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