Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port Taxi – Fixed Price from £109, Return £196
54.2 miles · about 1 hr 24 min on clear roads · from £109 in a saloon, fixed before you book · return from £196.
Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port taxi, fixed price both ways. This cruise transfer covers 54.2 miles door to door, about 1 hr 24 min on clear roads and 1 hr 47 min in weekday peak traffic. A saloon costs £109 one way, and £196 if you book the return from Harwich port back to Stansted at the same time. The price is fixed before you book: no meter and no surge. It includes tolls, airport and port drop-off charges and meet and greet.
Below are the fares for every vehicle, the realistic journey times hour by hour, exactly where the driver meets you, and the 16 questions travellers ask most about this journey on Reddit, Tripadvisor, Cruise Critic and other forums in 2025-2026, with straight answers.
What a Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port taxi costs in 2026
These are the fixed fares for Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port, worked out the same way as the live quote on our booking page. They depend on the distance (54.2 miles) and the pickup and drop-off areas. The price you are quoted is what you pay.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage (approx.) | One way | Return | Per person (full car, one way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 | 2 large + 2 cabin | £109 | £196 | £27.25 |
| Executive | up to 3 | 2 large + 2 cabin | £134 | £241 | £44.67 |
| MPV | up to 6 | 5-6 large | £138 | £249 | £23.00 |
| 8 Seater | up to 7 | 7-8 large | £159 | £286 | £22.71 |
| 9 Seater | up to 8 | 8 large | £167 | £300 | £20.88 |
Included: door-to-door travel, all road tolls and crossing charges, airport and port drop-off or pick-up charges, flight or sailing tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting for airport arrivals, and help with luggage. Saturday 12:00-22:00 and Sunday 12:00-17:00 journeys carry a 10% peak supplement, which is shown before you pay. Nothing is added afterwards.
Budget, family, business or group: which Stansted to Harwich port option fits
Forum threads about this route keep coming back to the same few needs. Here they are in order of how often travellers raise them.
Early-morning and late-night Stansted to Harwich port taxis
We run 24 hours a day, and the fixed fare is the same at 04:00 as at noon. On weekday nights the roads are at their clearest, and Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port takes about 1 hr 24 min. First trains and coaches often start too late for early departures, which is why “early morning disembarkation”, “same day flight”, “check-in closes” come up so often in forum threads about this route.
Cheapest way from Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port: fixed fare vs train and coach
The lowest fixed fare is £109 in a saloon. Split between four people that is £27.25 each, and a return booked together is £196. There is no direct link. The train goes via Cambridge or Ipswich, or back through London, and takes 2.5 hours or more. If you searched for “how much is train London to Harwich”, “advance fares”, “cheapest”, the honest comparison is door to door: the public transport fare plus any taxi at each end, the time, and whether you can manage your bags.
Family & MPV taxi Stansted to Harwich port: child seats and luggage
A family of four with holiday or cruise luggage rarely fits a saloon. The MPV takes up to 6 passengers and about 5-6 large cases, from £138 one way (£249 return). Ask for child or booster seats when you book and give the ages, and they are fitted before pickup. Travellers ask about “family of four”, “luggage”, “trolley of luggage”.
Executive & corporate car Stansted to Harwich port
For business travel, the executive car is from £134 one way. Company bookings can run on a corporate account with monthly invoicing and a VAT receipt for every journey. The driver tracks the flight, meets you with a name board and keeps the booking even if your meeting runs late. Popular requests here: “private car service”, “meet and greet”, “driver met our plane”.
Group & minibus transfers Stansted to Harwich port (8 and 9 seater)
For groups, the 9 seater carries up to 8 passengers from £167, which is £20.88 a head when full. That is usually cheaper than two cars and keeps everyone together. For larger parties we split across vehicles that arrive together. Groups often search for “3 or more people taxi”, “group transfer”, “minibus”.
Accessible and assisted travel
Tell us about wheelchairs, walking aids or anyone who needs extra time, and we send a suitable vehicle and allow for it in the pickup time. A Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: Guide can be arranged with notice. At airports, if you have booked special assistance, the driver can meet you at the assistance desk. Common questions: “mobility scooter”, “ramps”, “passenger assist”.
The route from Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port
Stansted Airport is at CM24 and Harwich International Port is at CO12 4SR. By road they are 54.2 miles apart.
The airport road connects straight onto the M11 at Junction 8. From the south and east the M25 meets the M11 at Junction 27.
From London the route is the A12 to Colchester, then the A120 to Parkeston, about 75 miles. From Stansted it is the A120 east all the way, about 60 miles.
How long Stansted to Harwich port takes, and when to leave
On clear roads the journey takes 1 hr 24 min. The same 54.2 miles take about 1 hr 47 min in weekday peak traffic, so plan around the peak figure, not the best case.
| Leaving between | Typical journey | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 22:00-05:30 | 1 hr 24 min | Clearest roads of the day |
| 05:30-07:00 | 1 hr 27 min | Early flights and first sailings |
| 07:00-09:30 | 1 hr 47 min | Morning peak, the slowest window |
| 09:30-15:30 | 1 hr 37 min | Steady and predictable |
| 15:30-19:00 | 1 hr 50 min | Evening peak: allow the full figure |
| 19:00-22:00 | 1 hr 31 min | Easing quickly after 20:00 |
If your allocated check-in slot at Harwich port is 12:30, allow the typical daytime time of 1 hr 35 min and a 20-minute margin, and book the pickup for about 10:35. Arriving hours early does not get you on the ship sooner.
Tolls, crossings and drop-off charges on this route
- Stansted Express Set Down: £10 for up to 15 minutes since 19 March 2026; the Mid Stay car park drop-off is free with a shuttle bus.
- Every Rushxo vehicle meets the London ULEZ standard, so there is no emissions charge to add.
Where the driver meets you, and where you are dropped
Pickup at Stansted Airport
Stansted has one terminal. The driver tracks your flight, meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board and walks you to the short-stay car park. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Drop-off at Harwich International Port
Harwich International Port is at Parkeston, Harwich CO12 4SR. We drop off at the terminal entrance, so you avoid the cruise car park and its courtesy bus.
Planning the pickup at Stansted Airport
Pickups after a flight are timed to the landing, not the schedule. The driver watches the flight and allows for the time it takes to get through: typically 30-45 minutes after landing for a short-haul flight with cabin bags only, and 45-75 minutes for long-haul or checked bags. Queues are longer while the EU Entry/Exit System beds in for non-UK passport holders. Your 60 minutes of free waiting start from the actual landing time, so you do not need to rush.
Arriving at Harwich International Port
At the port we drive you to your terminal's passenger drop-off zone. Porters take your cases for loading, so keep passports, medication and anything valuable in your hand luggage. Your cases reach your cabin later that day.
Worth knowing
- Stansted is Ryanair and easyJet heavy, with many flights between 06:00 and 07:30. Security queues are longest at that time.
- Harwich International station has trains to London in about 70 minutes, often with a change at Manningtree.
Taxi vs train and coach from Stansted to Harwich port
There is no direct link. The train goes via Cambridge or Ipswich, or back through London, and takes 2.5 hours or more.
A pre-booked car costs more than a single rail or coach ticket for one person. For two or more people with luggage, or at hours when public transport is not running, the gap narrows quickly and the fixed fare often wins. At £27.25 each for four people in a saloon, you also avoid the connections at both ends.
| Rushxo fixed fare | Train / coach | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | Yes | No: plus a taxi or transfer at the end |
| Luggage | Loaded for you | Carried through stations |
| Early/late hours | 24/7 | Limited first/last services |
| Delays | Driver tracks your flight or ship | Missed connection is your problem |
| Price certainty | Fixed at booking | Walk-up fares vary |
Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port taxi: 20-second route video
Transcript: Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port by pre-booked taxi. 54.2 miles, about 1 hr 24 min on clear roads and 1 hr 47 min at peak. Fixed fares from £109 in a saloon, £138 in an MPV and £167 in a 9 seater. Return journeys from £196. Meet and greet, 24/7. Book at rushxo.co.uk.
What travellers ask most about Stansted Airport to Harwich International Port (2026 forum round-up)
We read the most-discussed threads about this journey on Reddit, Tripadvisor, Cruise Critic, the Rick Steves travel forum, Quora and FlyerTalk in 2025 and 2026. These are the 16 questions that come up most, with answers checked against current airport, port and operator information. Links go to the original discussions.
1. How do I get between Harwich port and Stansted Airport?
Stansted is about halfway between Harwich and Heathrow, roughly 50 miles or about 1 hour by car via the A120. There is no direct coach. Public transport means a train to Colchester or Marks Tey, then a coach, taking about 2 hours. Posters say a taxi is quickest and cost about £70 in 2015, so expect more now; it is good value for 3 or more people.
Discussed on: Tripadvisor: Travel between Harwich cruise terminal and Stansted Airport (2015) · Cruise Critic: Harwich port to Stansted or Heathrow (Celebrity)
2. Can I get onto the Stena night ferry at short notice, and how do I get to Harwich in the evening?
Posters report that Stena sells on-the-day tickets in person when there is space but does not keep a standby list. Overnight sailings need cabins, which often sell out in peak season. Late-evening train connections via Manningtree are thinner, so a pre-booked car from London or Stansted is a common choice for the night sailing.
Discussed on: Tripadvisor: Stand-by option for evening Stena Line ferry (2017)
3. Are there taxis at Harwich International, and which local firms are reliable?
A taxi rank sits right outside the cruise terminal entrance, and posters name local firms and Colchester-area services. For London or airport runs, posters say to pre-book and check the firm through reviews or directories. Arrivals from a big ship can empty the rank quickly.
Discussed on: Cruise Critic: Info on "Harwich Taxis" or Red Hat Travel or other taxi services? · Tripadvisor: Harwich Taxis (2011)
4. How much time should I allow at Harwich for the Stena Line ferry to Hook of Holland?
Check-in closes about an hour before departure, and posters describe queues for UK border and passport checks, sometimes around an hour at peak times. Foot passengers and those arriving by taxi should aim to arrive well before check-in closes, and allow more at holiday peaks.
Discussed on: Tripadvisor: time required for customs in Harwich for Ferry to Holland (2026)
5. Can I hire or drop off a rental car at Harwich port?
Posters report little or no reliable car hire at the port, and they found the one desk once mentioned was rarely open. They suggest renting in Colchester or Ipswich instead, or skipping rental. The original poster in one thread chose a pre-booked taxi after a long-haul flight.
Discussed on: Tripadvisor: Rental car drop off in Harwich (2015) · Tripadvisor: Rental car Harwich ferry to Heathrow (2020)
6. Should I park at Harwich for my cruise or take a taxi?
The port runs dedicated cruise parking. An older thread quoted about £90 for 12 nights, and nearby hotel parking was mentioned as cheaper. For London or airport passengers, a return taxi avoids the round-trip drive and parking fees.
Discussed on: Tripadvisor: cruise car parking (2013)
7. Can travellers with mobility scooters or wheelchairs get to Harwich by train?
Posters say mobility scooter users should pre-book Greater Anglia's Passenger Assist so ramps are provided, especially at the Manningtree change. Passengers who need step-free, door-to-kerb travel often choose a private car that drops right at the terminal entrance.
Discussed on: Tripadvisor: Liverpool London train to Harwich International Cruise Port (2013)
8. Is a private transfer from the airport to Harwich worth the money?
Posters who used a meet-and-greet car praised having the driver collect them at arrivals and handle the luggage at both ends. They also criticised websites quoting inflated train and coach prices to make a car look cheaper. Get a transparent fixed-price quote and compare it with the real train fares.
Discussed on: Tripadvisor: london to Harwich port (2012)
9. How do I get to Stansted for a 6am flight?
The first Stansted Express leaves Liverpool Street around 03:40 on some days and 04:10–04:40 on others. National Express coaches run 24 hours, and night buses are the budget choice. Posters warn that Stansted is extremely busy between 6 and 7am, and that very early flights can cost more in transport than they save. A pre-booked car picking you up at your door is the common stress-free answer, or a hotel at the airport.
Discussed on: TripAdvisor: Flight 6am Stansted how to get there early (2024) · TripAdvisor: Early morning transportation to stansted airport
10. How early should I get to Stansted?
Regulars say Stansted is known for long security queues, especially at the 6–7am peak. They recommend arriving about 2–3 hours before departure when checking bags. Ryanair is strict about document checks and late arrivals, so leave a margin.
Discussed on: TripAdvisor: Early morning transportation to stansted airport · TripAdvisor: Flight 6am Stansted how to get there early (2024)
11. How much is the Stansted drop-off charge now?
From 19 Mar 2026 it is £10 for up to 15 minutes, with a higher tier for 15–30 minutes. The Mid Stay car park has a free short-stay drop-off with a shuttle. Pay online by midnight the next day or face a PCN of about £100. Ask whether your taxi fare includes the charge.
12. Is it safe to travel from Stansted at night, alone or as a first-time visitor?
First-time and solo travellers, including women arriving around 10pm to midnight, ask this often. Posters reassure them that coaches and trains are safe. They suggest the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street and then a black cab, which posters priced at about £20 to the West End. A pre-booked licensed private hire car avoids night-time changes altogether.
Discussed on: TripAdvisor: Need help with late night arrival at Stansted airport (10PM) · TripAdvisor: Landing at Stansted late night. Best way to city center? (2019)
13. Do weekend engineering works affect the Stansted Express?
Greater Anglia often runs weekend engineering works affecting Liverpool Street, sometimes with replacement buses or diversions. Check the planned service changes before any weekend trip. On those days, road transfers such as a coach or pre-booked car avoid the disruption.
Discussed on: Stansted Express: Planned Service Alterations (2026) · Greater Anglia: Passengers should check before travelling as weekend engineering work in March w (2026)
14. Is Uber a good option to or from Stansted?
Posters report around £60 for an Uber between east London and Stansted (2025), and about £60 from Stansted to Islington (2019). Prices surge at peak times. Some use Uber only for the short hop to Liverpool Street and take the train from there.
Discussed on: TripAdvisor: Stansted to London and return two times (2025) · TripAdvisor: Landing at Stansted late night. Best way to city center? (2019)
15. Should I stay near Stansted if I'm flying in and out twice during my trip?
Experts recommend staying in central London rather than by the airport. Repeated round trips between Stansted and London add up, while a central hotel lets you use the day before an evening transfer. Weigh the cost of return rail tickets against fixed-price car transfers for families.
Discussed on: TripAdvisor: Stansted to London and return two times (2025)
16. Will the driver wait if my flight into Stansted is delayed?
Pre-booked firms named on the forums use online quotes and include airport pickup in the price, and they track your flight. That is why they are recommended over hailing a cab for midnight arrivals. Confirm the free waiting time and meeting point when you book.
Discussed on: TripAdvisor: taxi from Stansted airport to central London (2017) · TripAdvisor: Taxi estimate from Central London to Stansted Airport (2022)
Harwich International Port to Stansted Airport taxi: the return journey
Going back, Harwich International Port to Stansted Airport is fixed from £109 in a saloon (MPV from £140, 9 seater from £168). The simplest option is to book both legs together as a return from £196.
Pickup at Harwich International Port: We meet cruise and Stena Line passengers at the terminal arrivals exit at Parkeston, timed to disembarkation or the ferry arrival.
Full details for this direction: Harwich International Port to Stansted Airport taxi.
How to book a Stansted to Harwich port taxi
- Enter your pickup and drop-off in the quote box at the top of this page, or on the booking page.
- Choose the vehicle. The fixed price for each is shown before you pay.
- Add your flight number, ship or event time, the number of cases, and any child seats.
- Pay by card, or on account for business. You get an instant confirmation, and driver details before pickup.
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Fares calculated from our live pricing rules on 2026-09-26; journey times are road-routing estimates and peak allowances. Airport, crossing and congestion charges checked against official sources in September 2026.