Airport transfers · both directions
A fixed £195 saloon from Chelmsford to Luton Airport, and the same back. It is about 52 miles via the A12 and the M25: 55–85 minutes on a normal day.
A taxi from Chelmsford to Luton Airport is £195 in a saloon, £210 in a 6-seat MPV and £220 in an 8-seater. It is about 52 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 85 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Chelmsford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Chelmsford → Luton | Luton → Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £195 | from £195 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £210 | from £210 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £220 | from £220 |
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.
By car the driver heads down the A12 to the M25, anticlockwise to junction 21 and up the M1.
On the train it is about 35 minutes from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street, then the Elizabeth line to Farringdon, Thameslink and the DART.
By public transport: Train to Liverpool Street, then the Elizabeth line to Farringdon, Thameslink and the DART, about 90–110 min. The catch is a change in London with all your luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 55 min, or 85 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Chelmsford (CM1 to CM3) the route runs down the A12 to the M25, anticlockwise to junction 21 and up the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1, the M25 and the A12 back to Chelmsford. That is about 52 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 85 min when the M25 north of London 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 tracks your flight, waits in Luton arrivals with a name board and brings you home to Chelmsford at the same fixed fare.
The M25 north of London is the stretch to watch. On a clear run it is 55 minutes, so leave a margin on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for Luton Airport: two hours for most flights, longer for routes with extra security checks. Add 55 to 85 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Chelmsford is Essex's county city, with the cathedral, Anglia Ruskin University, Bond Street's shops, Hylands Park and the county cricket ground, and Writtle, Great Baddow and Springfield around it.
We collect from homes, hotels, university halls and offices across Chelmsford and the villages.
We also cover nearby Great Baddow, Writtle, Springfield, Broomfield, Galleywood, Boreham, Danbury and Chelmer Village.
Local tip: Stansted is under half an hour from Chelmsford, so it is often the easy choice for European flights.
£195 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £195 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Chelmsford and nearby Great Baddow, Writtle and Springfield.
Yes. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges are inside the fixed fare.
About 52 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 85 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £210 and an 8-seater is £220, 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.