Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 32 miles from Shepherd's Bush, round the North Circular and up the M1. A fixed £144 saloon each way, usually 50–80 minutes.
A taxi from Shepherd's Bush to Luton Airport is £144 in a saloon, £159 in a 6-seat MPV and £169 in an 8-seater. It is about 32 miles and 50 min off-peak, or 80 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Shepherd's Bush, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Shepherd's Bush → Luton | Luton → Shepherd's Bush |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £144 | from £144 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £159 | from £159 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £169 | from £169 |
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 A40 to Hanger Lane, follows the North Circular to Staples Corner and heads up the M1, with no central London driving.
By rail it is the Hammersmith & City line from Shepherd's Bush Market to King's Cross St Pancras, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway and then the DART.
By public transport: Hammersmith & City line to King's Cross, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway, then the DART, about 75–90 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 Shepherd's Bush (W12) the route runs out on the A40 to Hanger Lane, round the North Circular to Staples Corner and up the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1 and the North Circular, then the A40 back to Shepherd's Bush. That is about 32 miles: reckon 50 min off-peak and 80 min when Hanger Lane 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.
Hanger Lane 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 50 to 80 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Shepherd's Bush centres on the Green, with Westfield London and White City to the north, the market along the railway viaduct, the Empire and QPR's Loftus Road ground, and streets of terraces running towards Hammersmith and Brook Green.
Westfield's pickup areas and the one-way roads around the Green can be confusing. For hotels and flats near Westfield, give us the building name and the driver will meet you at the right entrance.
We also cover nearby White City, Hammersmith, Holland Park, Acton, Brook Green, East Acton, Notting Hill and Kensington Olympia.
Local tip: Staples Corner is the main bottleneck. Our drivers check traffic before leaving and adjust the route if needed.
£144 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £144 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 32 miles.
About 32 miles by road: 50 minutes off-peak and up to 80 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £159 and an 8-seater is £169, 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.