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The percentage of passengers who get to Stansted by public transport is 49%, one of the highest in Europe.
By car or motorbike
London Stansted is conveniently situated just off the M11 motorway – use Junction 8a if approaching from the London direction or Junction 8 from the Cambridge side, then follow signs for the airport.
For help planning your journey, use the Route Planner tool on this website.
Satellite navigation information
Postcode: CM24 1RW
Latitude/longitude: N51:53:24 (51.889939); E0:15:42 (0.261739)
ParkingThe Short Stay Car Park is next to the terminal and is suitable for stays of less than 24 hours. The Long Stay Car Park is a few minutes from the terminal by courtesy bus.
Motorcycle parking is free in the designated bays in Zone Q of the Long Stay Car Park. Motorbikes must not be parked elsewhere.
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More information about Stansted Airport parking
Drop-off and pick-upFor security reasons, private cars may not stop on the terminal forecourt, except to set down passengers. Cars left unattended are liable to be towed away and a retrieval charge will be levied. The forecourt may be closed at certain times and generally after the last flight has departed.
If you are picking up, please use the Short Stay Car Park at Stansted. The first 30 minutes costs £2.50 - see Short Stay prices here.
MotorcyclesFree motorcycle parking is available in Red Car Park in the Short Stay Car Park- as well as zone Q in the Long Stay Car Park.
Car hireMajor car rental companies have desks on the internation arrivals concourse. For more information or to hire a car now, visit our Stansted Airport car hire page.
FuelThere is a 24-hour BP service station at Southgate, 1.5 miles from the terminal (postcode CM24 1AA), telephone +44 (0)1279 692 25.