Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 40 miles from Catford, through the Blackwall Tunnel and up the M1. A fixed £162 saloon each way, usually 80–115 minutes.
A taxi from Catford to Luton Airport is £162 in a saloon, £177 in a 6-seat MPV and £187 in an 8-seater. It is about 40 miles and 80 min off-peak, or 115 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Catford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Catford → Luton | Luton → Catford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £162 | from £162 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £177 | from £177 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £187 | from £187 |
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 through Lewisham and the Blackwall Tunnel, up the A12 and round the North Circular to the M1.
By rail it is Thameslink from Catford into central London, changing for a Luton Airport Parkway train, then the DART.
By public transport: Thameslink from Catford, a change in central London, then the DART, about 85–100 min. The catch is a change and the DART with luggage. 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 Catford (SE6) the route runs through Lewisham and the Blackwall Tunnel, up the A12 and round the North Circular to the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1, the North Circular and the Blackwall Tunnel back to Catford. That is about 40 miles: reckon 80 min off-peak and 115 min when the Blackwall Tunnel and the North Circular 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.
The Blackwall Tunnel and the North Circular 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.
Catford is Lewisham's civic centre, with the Broadway Theatre, the Town Hall and the famous cat above the Broadway, Rushey Green, two railway stations, Ladywell Fields, and the streets of Bellingham, Hither Green and Downham around it.
The South Circular and the A21 meet in the centre of Catford, and the junction is often busy. Give us your exact address and the driver will choose the best approach.
We also cover nearby Rushey Green, Bellingham, Hither Green, Ladywell, Lee, Forest Hill, Crofton Park and Downham.
Local tip: Luton is Catford's furthest airport. London City is under half an hour away, so compare flights if you can.
£162 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £162 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 40 miles.
About 40 miles by road: 80 minutes off-peak and up to 115 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £177 and an 8-seater is £187, 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.