Cambridge to Luton Airport Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Cambridge and Luton Airport? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 1 hour, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 38 miles (60 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The A505 or the A1(M) via Stevenage to Luton.
About Cambridge
We collect from colleges, the science parks and the villages around Cambridge. Stansted is closer, but Luton has its own range of European routes.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £92
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £125
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £149
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £229
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £291
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Pickup from your door
Book the pickup for about 3 hours before a short-haul departure (an hour more for long-haul). With a drive of about 1 hour from Cambridge, that leaves roughly 2 hours at Luton for check-in, bag drop and security in normal traffic. The driver comes to your door, loads the luggage and brings free child seats if you ask for them. Luton has one terminal and the car drops you right outside it; the DART shuttle is only needed by passengers arriving by train.
Arriving back
Flying back into Luton? Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and parking is already in the price, so a long passport queue costs you nothing. Book "Return" on the form to reserve both journeys at once with a discount on the way home to Cambridge.
More information
See our Luton Airport transfers page and the Luton Airport pickup guide. Related route: Taxi from Milton Keynes to Luton Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Cambridge to Luton Airport?
About 38 miles (60 km).
How long does the journey take?
Around 1 hour when the roads are clear. Rush hour and holiday weekends add time.
How much is a taxi from Cambridge to Luton Airport?
From about £92 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £145 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
Allow 3 hours for short-haul and an extra hour for long-haul flights from Luton.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
