A taxi from Birmingham to Luton Airport costs from £147.96 in a saloon from the city centre, and the drive takes about one hour 45 minutes. Many people book it for early flights that leave before trains run. The fare is fixed when you book. Enter your address above for a live price.
Birmingham to Luton Airport Fares
One-way fares from Birmingham New Street to London Luton Airport, quoted from our online booker on 28 October 2026 for a midday pickup:
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 | £147.96 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £160.27 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £182.80 |
| MPV | 6 | 4 | £190.33 |
| 8-seater | 8 | 8 | £190.33 |
The fare includes the drop-off charge at Luton. From Solihull, Sutton Coldfield or the Black Country, the price changes a little with distance. Check the booking form for your exact fare.
From Coventry
Coventry is closer to the M1, so the fare is lower. From Coventry railway station to Luton Airport it’s £118.50 in a saloon and £152.74 in an 8-seater, with a drive of about 70 to 85 minutes. Pickups from Kenilworth, Rugby and Leamington are also available. Enter your address for a price.
Why Fly from Luton Instead of Birmingham?
Luton has a lot of low-cost European routes, and some destinations are cheaper or more frequent from there. The catch is getting to the airport for an early departure. By train from Birmingham you’d usually change at least once to reach Luton Airport Parkway, then take the DART shuttle to the terminal. A car from your door means you can leave at the time that suits your flight. Four people sharing a saloon pay about £37 each.
Early Flights
For a 6am departure, you might need to leave Birmingham around 2:30am. There’s no night surcharge, so the fare is the same as at midday. Your driver arrives at the time you set, and you get 5 minutes of free waiting at the door. We recommend aiming to reach Luton two hours before an international flight.
Coming Back from Luton
For the return, your driver meets you inside the Luton arrivals hall with a name board. We track your flight and you get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing. Booking both directions together saves 5%.
More Luton Routes
For fares from other towns and cities, see Luton airport transfers from cities. From the Midlands, Milton Keynes to Luton Airport is on the same corridor. If you’re flying from Birmingham Airport instead, see Birmingham airport transfers. All Luton routes are on Luton airport transfers.
Fares from Across the West Midlands and Warwickshire
We collect from any address. Saloon and 8-seater fares to London Luton Airport, quoted from our online booker on 29 October 2026 for a midday pickup:
| From | Distance | Saloon | 8-seater | Drive estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 57 miles | £106.63 | £137.42 | About 71 min |
| Coventry | 68 miles | £118.50 | £152.74 | About 79 min |
| Kenilworth | 70 miles | £122.95 | £158.34 | About 84 min |
| Leamington Spa | 70 miles | £123.88 | £159.43 | About 86 min |
| NEC / Resorts World | 83 miles | £135.47 | £174.55 | About 91 min |
| Solihull | 87 miles | £142.31 | £183.22 | About 98 min |
| Sutton Coldfield | 90 miles | £145.68 | £187.51 | About 101 min |
| Birmingham New Street | 91 miles | £147.96 | £190.33 | About 104 min |
| Wolverhampton | 101 miles | £161.90 | £208.02 | About 118 min |
The drive times are the booker’s midday estimates. Early morning runs are usually quicker, and weekday rush hours are slower. Your fare stays the same either way.
The Route to Luton
From Birmingham, your driver takes the M6 east to the Catthorpe interchange near Rugby, then the M1 south to junction 10 for Luton Airport. That’s why Rugby is the cheapest pickup on the list: it’s right by the interchange. From Wolverhampton and the Black Country, the M6 through Birmingham adds the most time. The M6 around Birmingham, roughly between junctions 4 and 7, is often slow in the morning rush, so leave a margin if you’re travelling then.
Luton Airport to Birmingham
For your trip home, a saloon from Luton Airport to Birmingham New Street costs £144.34, and the 8-seater £185.91, quoted on 29 October 2026. If you book both legs together, the 5% return discount applies: a saloon from New Street to Luton and back comes to £277.69 instead of £292.30.
Your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall at Luton, tracks your flight, and gives you 60 minutes of free waiting from landing. For a late arrival, that means the car is there whenever you actually come through.
Late Arrivals Back into Luton
Many return flights from holiday destinations land at Luton late in the evening or around midnight. By then, getting back to the Midlands by train means the DART to Luton Airport Parkway and a connection that may not run until morning. A booked car takes you straight home whatever time you land. Delays don’t cost extra, because we follow the flight and start your 60 minutes of free waiting from the actual landing time.
From the NEC or Resorts World
If you’ve been at an exhibition or a concert at the NEC and you’re flying from Luton the next morning, a saloon from Resorts World costs £135.47. Hotels around the NEC are close to the M42 and the M6, which makes it one of the quicker Birmingham-area pickups. On big event days, roads around the NEC can be busy. Give us the hotel name and the entrance where you’ll be waiting.
Warwickshire Pickups
Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and Warwick sit south of Coventry, and fares from there are around £123. For many people in Warwickshire, Luton is a practical alternative to Birmingham Airport for low-cost European flights. The drive is under an hour and a half, and the fare is the same at 3am as at midday.
Timing an Early Departure
A worked example for a 6:30am flight from Luton, picking up in Birmingham city centre:
- Aim to reach Luton two hours before departure: 4:30am.
- Allow about one hour 45 minutes for the drive, plus a 15-minute margin.
- Book a pickup for 2:30am.
From Coventry or Rugby, you can book about 25 to 30 minutes later. Your driver arrives at the time you choose, and you have 5 minutes of free waiting at the door.
Choosing the Car
From Birmingham New Street, the fares by vehicle are:
- Saloon, £147.96: four passengers and two large suitcases.
- Estate, £160.27: four passengers and four large suitcases. This is the one most families need for a week away.
- Executive, £182.80: three passengers and two cases, in a higher-spec car.
- MPV, £190.33: six passengers and four cases.
- 8-seater, £190.33: eight passengers and eight cases.
Ski bags, golf bags and pushchairs take up as much space as a large suitcase. If you’re taking any, list them in the booking notes, and we’ll check the car has room.
What’s Included
- A fixed fare that doesn’t change with traffic or roadworks
- The Luton Airport drop-off charge
- No surcharge for night, early morning or weekend pickups
- 5 minutes of free waiting at your door, and 60 minutes after landing on the way back
- Help with your luggage at both ends
Child seats are £10 each.
What It Costs Per Person from Birmingham
- One person in a saloon: £147.96
- Two people: about £74 each
- Four people sharing a saloon: about £37 each
- Eight people in the 8-seater (£190.33): under £24 each
Birmingham to Luton Airport Taxi: FAQs
How much is a taxi from Birmingham to Luton Airport?
From £147.96 in a saloon from Birmingham city centre, quoted on 28 October 2026.
How long does it take?
About one hour 45 minutes via the M6 and M1, longer at busy times.
How much is it from Coventry?
From £118.50 in a saloon from Coventry station.
Is it more expensive for an early morning flight?
No. There’s no night surcharge.
Is the Luton drop-off charge included?
Yes, it’s included in the fare.
How much is a taxi from Luton Airport to Birmingham?
From £144.34 in a saloon to Birmingham New Street, quoted on 29 October 2026.
What’s the cheapest Midlands pickup for Luton Airport?
Rugby, at £106.63 in a saloon, because it’s next to where the M6 meets the M1.
How much is a taxi from Leamington Spa to Luton Airport?
From £123.88 in a saloon, about 70 miles.
How much is a taxi from Solihull to Luton Airport?
From £142.31 in a saloon, about 87 miles, quoted on 29 October 2026.
How much is a taxi from Wolverhampton to Luton Airport?
From £161.90 in a saloon, about 101 miles, quoted on 29 October 2026.