Both TfL licensed — but only one of them has a fixed price. Here's the comparison.
We've compared every option so you don't have to. Here's the full breakdown — with real prices, real wait times and a clear recommendation.
| Get London Transfer | Metered Black Cab | Uber | Train/Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From £65 fixed | £90–£130+ metered | £61–£110+ surge | £15–£45pp |
| Fixed price? | ✓ Always | ✗ Never | ✗ Surge applies | ✓ Yes |
| Meet & greet | ✓ Arrivals hall | ✗ Rank queue | ✗ Kerbside app | ✗ No |
| Flight tracking | ✓ Automatic | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Door to door? | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Station only |
| Pre-bookable | ✓ Weeks ahead | ✗ Rank only | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Baby seat free | ✓ Yes | ✗ Not standard | ✗ Extra cost | ✗ No |
| Group value (4-6) | ✓ MPV £79 | ✗ Very expensive | ✗ Surge+multiple | ✗ Per person |
| Customer rating | 4.9★ (50,000+) | Varies | 4.5★ varies | Varies |
Fixed From £65 · TfL licensed · Meet & greet · 24/7
A pre-booked fixed-price transfer from Stansted gives you certainty, comfort and usually the best value — especially for 2+ passengers.
Solo traveller, light luggage, going near a major London terminus. The train is faster to the station but not to your final destination.
A metered black cab from Stansted during rush hour can cost £125+. Our fixed fare starts at £65. For the same door-to-door service, the difference is significant.
Uber is TfL licensed and convenient, but surge pricing on peak days and around major events can triple the fare. Our fixed price never changes.
| Passengers | Get London Transfer | Black cab (approx) | Train (per person) | Train (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | From £65 | From £95 | £19 | £19 |
| 2 people | From £65 (shared) | From £100 | £19 | £39 |
| 3 people | From £65 (shared) | From £105 | £19 | £58 |
| 4 people | From £79 MPV (shared) | From £115 | £19 | £78 |
Train costs are indicative and do not include onward transport from the London terminus to your final destination.
"I used to take black cabs from Stansted every week for business. The bills were outrageous. Switched to Get London Transfer — same journey, fixed price, often £40 cheaper."
— David B., monthly business traveller
"Uber surge hit us at Stansted on a Friday evening — £140 for the quote. Found Get London Transfer and booked for £79 fixed. Never going back to apps."
— Emma W., family of 5
In most cases, yes. Our pre-booked fixed-price saloon from Stansted starts at £65. A metered black cab typically costs £95–£130+ depending on traffic and time of day.
Both are TfL licensed. The key difference is pricing: our fares are fixed at booking and never change. Uber applies dynamic pricing — during peak hours or events, Uber fares can surge 2–3× the base price.
Yes — get your fixed fare using the form above. No card required to see the price. The quote is valid and guaranteed when you complete the booking.
Get London Transfer is rated 4.9 stars across 50,000+ journeys. We're TfL licensed, offer fixed prices confirmed at booking, meet you in arrivals and operate 24/7. Enter your destination above for your instant fixed fare.