International students arriving at UK universities represent one of the most underserved airport transfer markets. Arriving alone in a new country with multiple large cases, musical instruments, or lab equipment — often at Stansted, Heathrow, or Gatwick — navigating to Cambridge, Oxford, or a London campus is daunting without pre-arranged transport.
Our student airport transfer service offers fixed prices, door-to-door delivery to any college, halls of residence, or off-campus address, and is frequently booked in advance by parents in the USA, Canada, China, and the Middle East for their children arriving at UK universities. September and June are our peak seasons for this route.
Most Popular Student Routes
- →Stansted → Cambridge — 30 minutes. The closest airport to Cambridge. From £55 for the whole car.
- →Heathrow → Oxford — 45–60 minutes via M40. All 39 Oxford colleges covered. From £90.
- →Heathrow → Cambridge — 90–110 minutes via M25/M11. From £110.
- →Gatwick → Oxford — 90 minutes via M25/M40. From £110.
- →Heathrow / Gatwick → London Universities — UCL, Imperial, LSE, King's, SOAS, and all London campus destinations. From £60.
📦 Large Luggage: Students often travel with multiple large cases, instrument cases, or specialist equipment. Our EQV MPV accommodates up to 6 large cases alongside 6 passengers — ideal for arriving students with full allowances.
For Parents Booking on Behalf of Students
We regularly receive bookings from parents in the USA, Canada, China, and the UAE arranging transfers for their children. The process is straightforward: book online in advance, provide your student's flight details, and we'll send them a WhatsApp message with the driver details before they land. You'll receive email confirmation immediately.
| Route | EQE Sedan | EQV MPV | EQS Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted → Cambridge (all colleges) | from £55 | from £70 | from £85 |
| Heathrow → Oxford (all colleges) | from £90 | from £110 | from £130 |
| Heathrow → Cambridge | from £110 | from £130 | from £155 |
| Heathrow/Gatwick → London Universities | from £60 | from £80 | from £95 |
- →Book well in advance — September arrival week is extremely busy
- →Stansted is the closest airport to Cambridge — consider routing through Stansted
- →Specify your college or halls of residence address precisely when booking
- →Our EQV handles 6 large cases — perfect for full student luggage allowances
- →Parents can book from abroad — instant email confirmation sent immediately
Student Transfer FAQs
Can my parents book this transfer from abroad? +
Yes — our online booking system works from anywhere in the world. Many bookings are made by parents in the USA, Canada, China, UAE and Australia for their children arriving at UK universities. Instant email confirmation is sent immediately.
Which airport is closest to Cambridge University? +
Stansted Airport is closest to Cambridge — just 30 minutes via the A11. We recommend routing through Stansted if you have flexibility. Heathrow to Cambridge is 90–110 minutes.
Which airport is closest to Oxford University? +
Heathrow is closest to Oxford at 45–60 minutes via the M40. From Heathrow T5 it can be as quick as 40 minutes in light traffic. All 39 Oxford colleges are covered.
Can you handle multiple large suitcases and instrument cases? +
Yes — the Mercedes EQV MPV has a large boot and can accommodate up to 6 large cases, or fewer cases plus instrument cases, specialist equipment, or sports gear. Mention any oversized items when booking.