Driving to Stansted

Directions

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)

Parking

The 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-up

For 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 one of the Short Stay Car Park options – see Short Stay prices here

Motorcycles

Free 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 hire

Major car rental companies have desks on the international arrivals concourse. For more information or to hire a car now, visit our Stansted Airport car hire page.

Fuel

There is a 24-hour BP service station at Southgate, 1.5 miles from the terminal (postcode CM24 1AA), telephone +44 (0)1279 692 25.