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; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. 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 £80
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £113
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £137
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £217
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £241
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
Your driver collects you from your home, hotel or office at the time you choose and helps with your luggage. For a short-haul flight from Luton Airport, a pickup about 3 hours 15 minutes before departure is sensible on this route; add an hour for long-haul flights. Child seats are free on request.
Arriving back
For the journey home from Luton Airport to Cambridge, the driver tracks your flight and waits in arrivals with your name; the first 60 minutes after landing are free, and meet and greet and parking are included. Choosing “Return” on the booking form books both journeys together, with a discount on the return leg.
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?
About 1 hour in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Cambridge to Luton Airport?
From about £80 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £137 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
About 3 hours 15 minutes before a short-haul departure; add an hour for long-haul.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
