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Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport: Transfers and Flights

Transfers from Heathrow to Luton Airport

Luton International Airport is located on the outskirts of the town of the same name, around 50 kilometers north of the capital city. Handling around 16 million passengers each year, it is London’s fourth busiest air hub. It is used mainly by low-cost carriers and serves mainly European destinations.

A private transfer will be a great choice if you want to reach Luton air hub from Heathrow fast and without any hassle:

• When your flight arrives, your transfer driver will already be waiting for you at the designated meeting point at the terminal. He will be holding a sign with your name clearly displayed, so you will easily recognize him. Also, he will help you carry your heavy baggage to the car.
• You won’t have to waste your time going to a currency exchange office and waiting in a line there. You can prepay for you travel online in the most suitable currency for you and thus avoid buying British pounds upon arrival.
• You will travel in the most comfortable vehicle for you. There are several vehicle classes you can select from when reserving a transfer, so whether you are a family with children or a group of tourists, you will find the perfect car for you. Also, you can add some extra services to your booking for more comfortable travel — for instance, a child or booster seat, an additional stop along the route, or a bottle of drinking water. And no matter what vehicle you book, it will be equipped with air-conditioning and not older than 7 years.

This is the most convenient and stress-free transport option in case you’re traveling at nighttime.

Travel between the air hubs by transfer costs 96 euros. The approximate trip duration is 50 minutes.

Taxi from Heathrow to Luton Airport

There are a few ways to get a taxi at Heathrow. First, you can hail a famous black taxi from the stand outside the terminal (those are metered cabs and they are quite expensive, but they can carry up to five passengers). Second, you can go to one of the taxi desks in the Arrivals area and book a fixed-price cab there. Finally, you can reserve a taxi by calling one of the local taxi firms or using their app. Bear in mind that there is an extra fee for making a reservation by phone.

Cab travel from Heathrow to Luton air hub will cost you 49-55 pounds or 54-61 euros.

Be ready for long lines at taxi counters in the Arrivals zone. Also, keep in mind that there may be a lack of cabs (and even no cabs) at the stand during peak times. With a pre-booked transfer, you won’t have to worry about being stuck at the air hub — we guarantee that our driver will pick you up strictly at the specified time.

Public Transport from Heathrow to Luton Airport

Buses operated by National Express are the only public transportation option that runs from Heathrow directly to Luton air hub (there are a few routes running in that direction). The approximate travel time is one hour. The journey cost is around 20 pounds (around 22 euros) — you can get tickets from the operator’s desks and vending machines inside the terminals or through the official website in advance. Buses start their route at the central coach station between T2 and T3, and then also stop at T4 and T5. The waiting time is 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. At nighttime, this transport option is not available.

About the Route

The distance between the airports is around 56 kilometers. Keep in mind that you will travel through the country’s busiest and most congested motorways (M1 and M25), so it is better to leave as early as possible.