Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 29 miles from St John's Wood, straight up the Finchley Road and the M1. A fixed £157 saloon each way, usually 45–70 minutes.
A taxi from St John's Wood to Luton Airport is £157 in a saloon, £172 in a 6-seat MPV and £182 in an 8-seater. It is about 29 miles and 45 min off-peak, or 70 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to St John's Wood, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | St John's Wood → Luton | Luton → St John's Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £157 | from £157 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £172 | from £172 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £182 | from £182 |
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 Finchley Road starts at the edge of St John's Wood and runs north to the M1 at Hendon, so there is no central London driving at all.
By rail you can take the Jubilee line one stop to West Hampstead, then Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway and the DART to the terminal.
By public transport: Jubilee line to West Hampstead, Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway, then the DART, about 55–70 min. The catch is a walk between the two West Hampstead stations and the DART. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 45 min, or 70 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of St John's Wood (NW8) the route runs up the Finchley Road to the M1 at Hendon. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1 south and the Finchley Road back to St John's Wood. That is about 29 miles: reckon 45 min off-peak and 70 min when the Finchley Road and Brent Cross 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 run home is usually 45–70 minutes.
The Finchley Road and the M1 at Brent Cross are the slow points. For Israel-bound and other 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 45 to 70 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
St John's Wood is a leafy residential district north of Regent's Park, with large villas, mansion blocks and the village shops of St John's Wood High Street. It is home to Lord's Cricket Ground, Abbey Road Studios and two private hospitals, and has a large international and Jewish community.
We collect from homes and apartment blocks across NW8, from the Wellington and St John and St Elizabeth hospitals, and from Lord's on match days, when we agree a pickup point away from the crowds.
We also cover nearby Maida Vale, Swiss Cottage, Marylebone, Regent's Park, Primrose Hill, Kilburn, Little Venice and Belsize Park.
Local tip: Luton is often the quickest airport to reach from NW8 by car. It is worth checking for Luton flights when you plan a European trip.
£157 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £157 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. Airport charges are included in the fixed fare.
Yes. Tell us the number of passengers and cases and we send the right vehicle.
About 29 miles by road: 45 minutes off-peak and up to 70 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £172 and an 8-seater is £182, 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.