Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 42 miles from Beckenham, right across London and up the M1. A fixed £114 saloon each way, usually 80–115 minutes.
A taxi from Beckenham to Luton Airport is £114 in a saloon, £129 in a 6-seat MPV and £139 in an 8-seater. It is about 42 miles and 80 min off-peak, or 115 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Beckenham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Beckenham → Luton | Luton → Beckenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £114 | from £114 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £129 | from £129 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £139 | from £139 |
Per vehicle, not per person. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges, tolls and waiting after landing are inside the price, and it does not change on the day. Book both directions together and the return is 10% off.
The driver heads north through Lewisham, crosses Tower Bridge and goes through the City and Islington to the A1, the North Circular and the M1.
By rail it is Southeastern from Clock House or New Beckenham to London Bridge and then Thameslink direct to Luton Airport Parkway, with the DART to the terminal.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway, then the DART, about 85–100 min. The catch is a change at London Bridge and the DART. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 80 min, or 115 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Beckenham (BR3) the route runs north through Lewisham, over Tower Bridge and through the City and Islington to the A1, the North Circular and the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1, the North Circular and the A1, then the City and Lewisham back to Beckenham. That is about 42 miles: reckon 80 min off-peak and 115 min when Lewisham, the City and Islington is busy.
Luton has one terminal. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, so there is no DART shuttle or bus to work out.
The driver meets you inside arrivals, so there is no DART or bus.
Lewisham, the City and Islington are the slow points. For flights with extra security checks, allow around three hours at Luton.
Check-in guide for Luton Airport: two hours for most flights, longer for routes with extra security checks. Add 80 to 115 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Beckenham centres on its High Street and Beckenham Junction, with Kelsey Park and Beckenham Place Park, the tram stops at Elmers End and Beckenham Road, and residential streets out to Eden Park, Park Langley and Shortlands.
The High Street is busy with buses and restaurants. For addresses on it, we pick up on the nearest side street, and the driver calls when outside.
We also cover nearby Elmers End, Eden Park, Park Langley, Shortlands, Penge, Kent House, West Wickham and Bromley.
Local tip: Luton is Beckenham's furthest airport. Gatwick is about half the drive, so compare flights if you can.
£114 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £114 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. Airport charges are included in the fixed fare.
Usually 80 to 115 minutes over about 42 miles.
About 42 miles by road: 80 minutes off-peak and up to 115 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £129 and an 8-seater is £139, each way. Both are fixed at booking.
Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.
No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.
Fares are fixed at booking and shown per vehicle. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and the exact pickup address. Page reviewed 28 September 2026.