Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport: Hotels
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:
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.