Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 42 miles from Eltham, through the Blackwall Tunnel and up the M1. A fixed £158 saloon each way, usually 80–115 minutes.
A taxi from Eltham to Luton Airport is £158 in a saloon, £173 in a 6-seat MPV and £183 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 Eltham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Eltham → Luton | Luton → Eltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £158 | from £158 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £173 | from £173 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £183 | from £183 |
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 goes through the Blackwall Tunnel, up the A12 and round the North Circular to the M1.
By rail it is Southeastern 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 Eltham (SE9) the route runs through 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 SE9. That is about 42 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.
Eltham runs from its High Street and the Tudor and art deco buildings of Eltham Palace to Well Hall Pleasaunce, Avery Hill Park and the suburban streets of Mottingham, New Eltham and Falconwood.
Eltham sits between the A2 and the A20, so the driver can reach the motorways quickly. Give us the full address and we will plan the best approach.
We also cover nearby Mottingham, New Eltham, Kidbrooke, Lee, Blackheath, Sidcup, Falconwood and Welling.
Local tip: Luton is Eltham's furthest airport. London City is about 20 minutes away, so it is worth comparing flights.
£158 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £158 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 £173 and an 8-seater is £183, 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.