Airport transfers · both directions
Luton is about 42 miles from Woolwich, through the Blackwall Tunnel and up the M1. A fixed £158 saloon each way, usually 75–110 minutes.
A taxi from Woolwich to Luton Airport is £158 in a saloon, £173 in a 6-seat MPV and £183 in an 8-seater. It is about 42 miles and 75 min off-peak, or 110 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Luton back to Woolwich, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Woolwich → Luton | Luton → Woolwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £158 | from £158 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £173 | from £173 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £183 | from £183 |
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 goes through the Blackwall Tunnel, up the A12 and round the North Circular to the M1.
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 75 min, or 110 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Woolwich (SE18) the route runs through the Blackwall Tunnel, up the A12 and round the North Circular to the M1. Coming back from Luton the driver follows the M1, the North Circular, the A12 and the Blackwall Tunnel back to Woolwich. That is about 42 miles: reckon 75 min off-peak and 110 min when the Blackwall Tunnel 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.
The Blackwall Tunnel 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 75 to 110 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Woolwich runs from the riverside flats of the Royal Arsenal and the Woolwich Ferry to Powis Street and General Gordon Square, up past the Royal Artillery Barracks and Woolwich Common to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Shooters Hill.
Royal Arsenal Riverside has private roads and gated blocks. Give us the building name and any gate details and the driver will meet you at the right entrance.
We also cover nearby Plumstead, Charlton, Thamesmead, Eltham, Shooters Hill, North Woolwich, Abbey Wood and Kidbrooke.
Local tip: Luton is the furthest airport from Woolwich. London City is minutes away and Gatwick is quicker by car, so compare flights first.
£158 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £158 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. Airport charges are included in the fixed fare.
Usually 75 to 110 minutes over about 42 miles.
About 42 miles by road: 75 minutes off-peak and up to 110 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £173 and an 8-seater is £183, 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.