Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 40 miles from Forest Hill, north through the City and up the M1. A fixed £162 saloon each way, usually 80–115 minutes.
A taxi from Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Forest Hill → Luton | Luton → Forest Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 north through New Cross, crosses Tower Bridge and goes through the City and Islington to the A1, the North Circular and the M1.
By rail it is Southern from Forest Hill to London Bridge and then Thameslink direct to Luton Airport Parkway, with the DART to the terminal.
By public transport: Southern to London Bridge, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway, then the DART, about 80–95 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 Forest Hill (SE23) the route runs north through New Cross, 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 New Cross back to Forest Hill. That is about 40 miles: reckon 80 min off-peak and 115 min when New Cross, 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.
New Cross, 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.
Forest Hill climbs from the station and the shops on London Road and Dartmouth Road up to the Horniman Museum and its gardens, with Honor Oak and One Tree Hill to the north and Perry Vale and Sydenham to the south.
Forest Hill's streets are steep and some are narrow. Give us your exact address and the driver will plan the approach and help with the bags.
We also cover nearby Honor Oak, Sydenham, Crofton Park, Brockley, Catford, Dulwich, Perry Vale and East Dulwich.
Local tip: Thameslink from London Bridge makes the train workable for one traveller. For families, the car is one journey.
£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.