A taxi from Luton Airport to central London costs from £81.76 in a saloon to King’s Cross and takes about an hour, using the M1. The fare is fixed when you book, so a slow motorway doesn’t change it. Enter your London address in the booking form above for a live price.
Luton Airport to Central London Taxi Fares
One-way fares from London Luton Airport, quoted from our online booker on 27 October 2026 for a pickup at around midday:
| Luton Airport to | Saloon (4 passengers) | 8-seater (8 passengers) | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| King’s Cross | £81.76 | £105.27 | 56 min |
| Victoria | £87.42 | £112.20 | 65 min |
| Paddington | £88.42 | £113.39 | 67 min |
| Liverpool Street | £90.00 | £115.27 | 71 min |
| Canary Wharf | £101.07 | £130.46 | 65 min |
Fares include ULEZ and the Congestion Charge. They’re the same day or night, with no surge pricing. Your exact price depends on your address, so check the booking form for a live fare. Booking a return together saves 5%.
Meeting Your Driver at Luton
London Luton has one passenger terminal. Your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with your name on a board. Add your flight number when you book: we track it, and you get 60 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight lands. Luton has a lot of late-evening arrivals, and a pre-booked car means you’re not queuing at the taxi rank or looking for a ride at the end of a long day.
Taxi or Train from Luton Airport?
The train route is the DART shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway, then a train to St Pancras. For one person with light luggage heading near the Thameslink line, that’s good value. A taxi makes more sense if you’re going door to door away from the station, travelling with children or heavy bags, arriving late, or travelling as a group. Four people sharing a saloon to King’s Cross pay about £20.44 each.
Areas We Cover in London
We drive from Luton Airport to any London address, not just the stations above. Route pages for south-west London include Luton to Wimbledon, Luton to Clapham and Luton to Fulham. For journeys in the other direction, see taxi from central London to Luton Airport.
Choose the Right Car
A saloon takes four passengers and two suitcases, and an estate takes four passengers and four cases. An MPV seats six with four cases. The 8-seater carries eight people and eight cases, and from King’s Cross it costs £105.27, against £163.52 for two saloons.
What’s Included
- Fixed fare, agreed before you travel
- Flight tracking, with 60 minutes of free waiting from landing
- Driver waiting inside the arrivals hall with a name board
- ULEZ and the Congestion Charge for central London drop-offs
- Same price for late-night arrivals
How to Book
- Enter London Luton Airport as your pickup and your London address as the drop-off.
- Add your landing date, time and flight number.
- Choose the car. Each option shows a live fixed price.
- Add passenger numbers, luggage and child seats (£10 each).
- Confirm. Your booking confirmation arrives by email.
Late Arrivals at Luton
Luton is a major base for low-cost European flights, and many arrive in the evening. Trains run into the evening, but you’d need the DART shuttle to the station and then a train into St Pancras, and possibly a tube or taxi from there. A pre-booked car takes you to the door with one fixed price, which matters most after a delayed flight with tired children or heavy cases.
Going to the City or Canary Wharf?
Canary Wharf and the City are further from the M1 than King’s Cross, so the fare is higher: £101.07 to Canary Wharf and £90.00 to Liverpool Street in a saloon, quoted on 27 October 2026. If you’re heading to a hotel, enter its full address in the booking form for an exact price.
More from Luton Airport
See our Luton airport transfers page for routes to Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and the Midlands, Luton airport taxi prices for more fares, and Luton meet and greet for how arrivals pickups work.
Luton Airport to London Taxi: FAQs
How much is a taxi from Luton Airport to central London?
From £81.76 to King’s Cross, £87.42 to Victoria and £88.42 to Paddington in a saloon, quoted on 27 October 2026.
How long does it take?
About an hour to King’s Cross and a little over an hour to Victoria, Paddington or Canary Wharf, outside rush hour.
Is there a night surcharge?
No, the fare is the same at any hour.
Where will my driver meet me?
Inside the arrivals hall at Luton Airport, holding a sign with your name.
Can I book for a group?
Yes. The 8-seater takes eight passengers and eight cases.