Luton and Heathrow are only 35 miles apart, but there’s no easy public transport link between them – it’s a train into London and back out again, or a coach. A Luton to Heathrow taxi does it directly via the M1 and M25, usually in under an hour. Whether you’re connecting between flights or flying from Heathrow and live in Luton or Bedfordshire, you’ll get a fixed price before you book.
Luton to Heathrow taxi prices
All fares are per vehicle:
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 | £72 | £144 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £81 | £161 |
| Executive | 3 | 3 | £104 | £205 |
| MPV 6 Seater | 6 | 4 | £104 | £205 |
| MPV 8 Seater | 8 | 8 | £128 | £250 |
| Executive MPV | 7 | 7 | £155 | £302 |
| First Class | 3 | 2 | £168 | £326 |
If you’re collected at Luton Airport, a £7 short-stay parking charge for meet and greet is added to the one-way fare; the return prices above include the Heathrow pickup charge.
Route and journey time
Your driver takes the M1 south from Luton to the M25 at junction 21, then anticlockwise past Watford to junction 16, and on to junction 15 for Terminals 2 and 3 or junction 14 for Terminals 4 and 5. It’s around 35 miles and typically takes 45 minutes to an hour. The western M25 is one of the country’s busiest motorways, so at peak times allow up to 75 minutes. For a connection between the two airports, we’d suggest leaving at least three and a half to four hours between landing at Luton and departing Heathrow.
Luton to Heathrow: taxi, coach or train?
| Taxi | Coach | Train via London | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Yes | Yes | No – several changes |
| Typical time | 45 – 75 mins | 1h – 1h 30m | 1h 45m – 2h |
| Price | Fixed per vehicle | Per person | Per person |
| Leaves | When you’re ready | Timetable | Timetable |
For a solo traveller with time to spare, the coach is the cheapest option. For connecting passengers on a schedule, families and anyone with luggage, a taxi is faster and more reliable – and it leaves the moment you walk out of arrivals.
Airport-to-airport connections
- Book with your arrival flight into Luton and your departure from Heathrow.
- We track your Luton arrival – your driver adjusts if you’re early or late.
- Your driver waits in Luton arrivals with a name board; you get 60 minutes of free waiting.
- We drop you at the right Heathrow terminal – give us your flight number and we’ll check it.
Heathrow to Luton
For a Heathrow to Luton taxi, your driver meets you in arrivals at your Heathrow terminal and takes you to Luton Airport, Luton town or anywhere in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The same fixed price applies, plus parking for the Heathrow pickup.
Heathrow terminals
We cover Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
Areas we cover
Luton Airport and all of Luton, plus Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Harpenden, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill, Flitwick, Hitchin and Stevenage. The quote form gives a fixed price for any address.
Choosing a vehicle
A saloon suits one or two travellers with standard luggage. For long-haul luggage, choose an estate; for families and groups, a 6 or 8-seat MPV. See the fleet.
Minimum connection times
How much time you need depends on whether you have bags to collect and whether your arriving flight is domestic, European or long-haul. As a guide for this transfer:
| Arriving flight | Hand luggage only | With checked bags |
|---|---|---|
| UK domestic / Common Travel Area | 3h | 3h 30m |
| European | 3h 30m | 4h |
| Long-haul | 4h | 4h 30m |
These timings include the drive, arrivals and check-in at the other end, with a buffer for traffic. If your connection is tighter than this, call us before booking and we’ll talk it through honestly.
Tips for the Luton to Heathrow transfer
This is one of the shorter airport-to-airport runs, but the M25 between junctions 21 and 16 can be heavy at peak times, and the approach to Heathrow’s central terminals through the tunnel adds a few minutes. If you’re connecting onto a long-haul flight from Heathrow Terminal 3 or 5, remember that bag drop can close an hour before departure. For an overnight connection, we can take you to a Heathrow hotel in the evening and on to the terminal in the morning.
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Luton to Heathrow taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Luton to Heathrow?
A saloon is £72 fixed, plus £7 parking if you’re collected from Luton Airport.
How long does a taxi from Luton Airport to Heathrow take?
Usually 45 minutes to an hour, up to 75 minutes at peak times.
How much time do I need between flights?
We suggest at least three and a half to four hours between landing at Luton and departing Heathrow.
Is there a direct train from Luton to Heathrow?
No – you’d need to travel into London and change at least once.
Can I book from Heathrow to Luton?
Yes – the same fixed price applies in either direction.
Can you take me to a Heathrow hotel instead?
Yes – enter the hotel as your destination, and book the morning run to the terminal too if you like.
Which Heathrow terminal is quickest from Luton?
Terminals 2 and 3, reached from junction 15 of the M25, are usually slightly quicker than Terminals 4 and 5.