Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 37 miles from Ilford, round the North Circular and up the M1. A fixed £114 saloon each way, usually 60–95 minutes.
A taxi from Ilford to Luton Airport is £114 in a saloon, £129 in a 6-seat MPV and £139 in an 8-seater. It is about 37 miles and 60 min off-peak, or 95 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Ilford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Ilford → Luton | Luton → Ilford |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 follows the North Circular west through Edmonton and Finchley to Staples Corner and takes the M1 north.
By rail it is the Elizabeth line to Farringdon, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway and then the DART.
By public transport: Elizabeth line to Farringdon, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway, then the DART, about 80–95 min. The catch is three legs with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 60 min, or 95 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Ilford (IG1) the route runs west along the North Circular to Staples Corner and up the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1, Staples Corner and the North Circular back to IG1. That is about 37 miles: reckon 60 min off-peak and 95 min when the North Circular through Edmonton and Finchley 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 North Circular is the slow point. 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 60 to 95 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Ilford centres on the Elizabeth line station, The Exchange and the High Road, with Valentines Park and Cranbrook Road to the north, Ilford Lane to the south and residential streets running out to Seven Kings, Gants Hill and Goodmayes.
The one-way system around the town centre is busy. For flats near The Exchange and the station, give us the building name and the driver will use the nearest safe stopping point.
We also cover nearby Gants Hill, Seven Kings, Barkingside, Newbury Park, Goodmayes, Wanstead, Redbridge and Barking.
Local tip: For very early Luton flights, the car is the only door-to-door option from Ilford at a fixed price.
£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 60 to 95 minutes over about 37 miles.
About 37 miles by road: 60 minutes off-peak and up to 95 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.