Map and Directions to Stansted Airport from Leighton Buzzard

The main postcode for London Stansted Airport terminal is CM24 1QW. Full address: London Stansted Airport, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW. Use this postcode in any sat-nav when driving to the airport terminal. For the Mid Stay car park, use CM24 1PZ. For the Long Stay car park, use CM24 1SF.

From Leighton Buzzard, head south on the A4146 to the M1 at Junction 11a. Take the M1 southbound to Junction 6a, then join the M25 eastbound. At M25 Junction 27, join the M11 northbound. Exit the M11 at Junction 8 and follow signs for Stansted Airport on the A120. Enter postcode CM24 1QW in your sat-nav. The total distance is approximately 61 miles and takes 75 to 90 minutes in normal traffic.

Stansted Airport is accessed from the M11 at Junction 8 if you are approaching from the south (London direction via M25), or Junction 8a if you are approaching from the Cambridge direction. From Leighton Buzzard, you will use Junction 8 after joining the M11 from the M25. Follow the A120 signs to the airport terminal.

Yes. Stansted Airport provides one hour of free parking in the designated Free Set Down area, which is located in the Mid Stay car park (postcode CM24 1PZ). This is accessed from the A120 via the Bassingbourn Roundabout. If you are being dropped off by a taxi, the driver will typically use this zone or the Short Stay drop-off on Terminal Road North.

Pre-booked taxis like Globe Taxis drop passengers at the Short Stay car park area on Terminal Road North, which is directly in front of the terminal entrance. This is the most convenient drop-off point. For return collections (picking you up after your flight), your Globe Taxis driver waits inside the Arrivals Hall with your name board.

The journey from Leighton Buzzard to Stansted Airport takes approximately 75 to 90 minutes in normal traffic, covering around 61 miles. Via the M1, M25, and M11. Early morning runs (before 6am) are often closer to 70 minutes. Friday afternoon and summer holiday periods can extend the journey to 100 minutes or more. We recommend leaving Leighton Buzzard at least 2.5 hours before your flight.

There is no direct train from Leighton Buzzard to Stansted Airport. The train route requires travelling to London Euston, then taking the tube to Tottenham Hale, then the Stansted Express to the airport. Total journey time is approximately 1 hour 55 minutes with connections. Train fares range from £45 to £110 per person depending on booking time. For families or anyone with luggage, a pre-booked taxi is considerably simpler and often cheaper per person.

A taxi from Leighton Buzzard to Stansted Airport with Globe Taxis costs a fixed fare of £95 for a saloon car (up to 4 passengers), £115 for a 6-seater MPV, and £130 for an 8-seater minibus. All prices are fixed and all-inclusive — no hidden charges. Same price for the return journey from Stansted to Leighton Buzzard. Call 01525 455 455 or book at booking.globetaxis.com.

London Stansted Airport is located in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, approximately 40 miles north-east of Central London and 61 miles from Leighton Buzzard. It sits just off the M11 motorway at Junction 8. The nearest town is Bishop’s Stortford, which is about 4 miles away. The airport serves primarily budget airlines — Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, and Jet2.