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Some 45% of our passengers use public transport to get to or from the airport.
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 AA 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.
If you will be parking for less than 15 minutes (eg when meeting or collecting passengers), please use the pick-up area in the 15 Minute Pick Up car park, opposite the terminal.
Please note: A £1 charge applies for stays of up to 15 minutes in the 15 Minute Pick Up Car Park. Penalty charges apply after 15 Minutes. If you think you may need to stay longer, please use one of the other Short Stay Car Parks at Stansted.
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.