Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 45 miles from Romford by the M25 and M1. A fixed £132 saloon each way, usually 50–80 minutes.
A taxi from Romford to Luton Airport is £132 in a saloon, £147 in a 6-seat MPV and £157 in an 8-seater. It is about 45 miles and 50 min off-peak, or 80 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Romford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Romford → Luton | Luton → Romford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £132 | from £132 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £147 | from £147 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £157 | from £157 |
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 takes the M25 west to the M1 and heads north to the airport, staying on motorways the whole way.
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 100–115 min. The catch is three legs with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 50 min, or 80 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Romford (RM1 / RM7) the route runs onto the M25, west to the M1 and north to the airport. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1 and the M25 back to Romford. That is about 45 miles: reckon 50 min off-peak and 80 min when the M25 between the M11 and the M1 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 M11 and the M1 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 50 to 80 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Romford is Havering's main town, with its historic market place, The Liberty and The Brewery, South Street's bars and restaurants, Queen's Hospital to the west, and residential areas from Gidea Park and Collier Row to Harold Wood.
Romford sits close to the M25 and the A12, so the driver takes the quickest road for each airport. The ring road around the town centre is busy, so give us the exact address or building name.
We also cover nearby Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Hornchurch, Collier Row, Chadwell Heath, Upminster, Harold Hill and Squirrels Heath.
Local tip: Stansted is much closer to Romford than Luton. If your airline flies from both, it is worth comparing.
£132 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £132 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. Airport charges are included in the fixed fare.
Usually 50 to 80 minutes over about 45 miles.
About 45 miles by road: 50 minutes off-peak and up to 80 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £147 and an 8-seater is £157, 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.