Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 55 miles from Orpington round the M25. A fixed £114 saloon each way, usually 60–95 minutes.
A taxi from Orpington to Luton Airport is £114 in a saloon, £129 in a 6-seat MPV and £139 in an 8-seater. It is about 55 miles and 60 min off-peak, or 95 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Orpington, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Orpington → Luton | Luton → Orpington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 M25 west and north round London to the M1 and the airport, all on motorways.
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 100–115 min. The catch is a change at London Bridge and the DART. 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 Orpington (BR5 / BR6) the route runs onto the M25 and round it west and north to the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1 and the M25 back to Orpington. That is about 55 miles: reckon 60 min off-peak and 95 min when the M25 between the M23 and the M40 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 M25 between the M23 and the M40 is the stretch to watch. 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.
Orpington runs from its High Street, The Walnuts and Priory Gardens to Petts Wood, Chelsfield and Green Street Green, with the Princess Royal University Hospital at Farnborough to the west.
Orpington is close to junction 4 of the M25, so most airport runs start on the motorway within minutes. We also collect from the Princess Royal University Hospital.
We also cover nearby Petts Wood, Chelsfield, Green Street Green, Farnborough, St Mary Cray, Locksbottom, Crofton and Pratts Bottom.
Local tip: Luton is a long way from Orpington, but the M25 keeps the drive predictable. For the shortest trip, compare flights from Gatwick.
£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 55 miles.
About 55 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.