Leicester to Luton Airport Taxi & Transfer
Luton is one of the most straightforward airport journeys from Leicester: a direct M1 route to a single terminal. Your fare is agreed before you travel, and the applicable Luton Airport charge is already built into the price you see.
- Applicable Luton Airport charge included in your fare
- One terminal, no navigating between buildings
- Direct from your address in Leicester or Leicestershire
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Leicester to Luton Airport Journey at a Glance
Via M1 southbound
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What you fare includes
The fare shown is the fare on your confirmation.
London Luton Airport applies its own charge to vehicles using its drop-off and pick-up areas. The quoted Transito fare includes £10 towards this charge. That £10 is already part of the price shown above — it isn’t added afterwards, and you won’t be asked for anything separately at the airport.
Journey Time
Leicester to Luton Airport is approximately 69 to 75 miles, depending on your exact pickup point, almost entirely by the M1 southbound.
Allow around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes in normal traffic. Heavier traffic on the M1, particularly during peak periods or if there’s an incident on the road, can extend this. Build some contingency into your departure time ahead of your flight.
Leicester to Luton Airport Taxi Prices
All four vehicles are available for Leicester to London Luton Airport transfers. The fare shown is fixed at the point of booking and does not change regardless of traffic conditions or time of day.
Standard Saloon
The straightforward choice for one traveller or a couple.
- Up to 4 passengers
- 2 cabin bags + 2 suitcases
- Clean, quiet and efficient
- All terminals covered
- Solo travellers, couples, business
Executive Saloon
The same journey, in a higher-tier saloon.
- Standard Saloon features
- Leather seats & USB charging
- Extra legroom
- Premium experience
- Business travel, premium journeys
Standard MPV
A larger vehicle for families or groups.
- Up to 5 passengers
- 2 cabin bags + 4 suitcases
- Child seats available
- Spacious boot
- Families, groups, holiday luggage
Executive MPV
The larger vehicle, in the higher-tier option.
- MPV Standard all features
- Premium interior
- Wi-Fi & USB charging onboard
- Maximum comfort
- Corporate groups, premium family travel
Fares are based on Leicester city centre (LE1). Your exact postcode may vary slightly. Use the quote tool for your precise fare.
Arriving At Luton Airport Drop-off & Pick-up
Luton operates from a single terminal, so there’s no question of the wrong building.
For departures, your driver uses the airport’s Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, a short walk from the terminal entrance. The same zone is used for collecting arriving passengers.
The airport charges vehicles for using this zone. The £10 included in your fare covers it, so there’s nothing further to settle there.
If your travel plans change, contact us directly to discuss your booking.
Compare your options - Train, Coach, Self-drive & Transito
A pre-booked transfer means your fare is agreed, your vehicle is chosen, and you travel directly from your address to the terminal, with no connection to catch and no timetable to plan around. That’s genuinely useful for some journeys and unnecessary for others, so here’s how the realistic options compare.
Feature | Transito | Train | Coach | Self-drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fixed fare before travel | Yes | Varies | Varies | Fuel + parking variable |
Door-to-terminal | Always | Station + walk | Coach station only | Forecourt + possible shuttle |
Before 6am | Yes | First train 06:15 | Last service mid-afternoon | Self-drive only |
Flight tracking | Yes | No | No | No |
Luggage assistance | Driver handles it | Self-managed | Restricted hold | Self-managed |
Driver confirmed in advance | Yes | No | No | No |
The train
There’s no direct train from Leicester to Luton Airport — you’ll need at least one change. The nearest station, Luton Airport Parkway, isn’t at the terminal itself; the Luton DART connects the two, adding a few minutes and a further fare on top of your rail ticket. For a solo traveller with light luggage and a flexible schedule, this is a genuinely workable option. With cases, children, or an early flight, the extra change and the DART transfer add complexity a direct transfer avoids.
Coach
A reasonable alternative on some services, and can run more directly to the airport than the train, without a separate connection at the far end. Journey times and schedules vary by service, so check current timetables against your flight.
Self-drive
Full control over your own schedule, at the cost of parking charges and the job of getting yourself there, parked, and back again afterwards, sometimes after a long flight.
Transito
One fare, agreed in advance. One vehicle, chosen for your group. A direct journey to the terminal, with the airport charge already accounted for.
Return Journey's From Luton to Leicester
Your return transfer from Luton to Leicester can be booked at the same time as your outbound journey, at the same fixed fares shown above.
Your driver collects you from the airport’s pick-up area, and the same fare structure — including the £10 towards the applicable airport charge — applies to your return leg.
How to book your Leicester Airport taxi in 3 simple steps
Get your fixed fare
Enter your Leicester or Leicestershire pickup address, your Luton Airport travel date and time, and your flight number if you have it. Your fixed fare is shown before you commit to anything.
Confirm your journey
Review your journey details and follow the booking process to confirm your transfer. Your fare and journey details will be confirmed before travel.
Your driver takes you to Luton
Your driver takes you directly to the terminal, with the airport charge already accounted for in your fare.
Book via the form, call us, WhatsApp us, or send us an email, whichever works best for you.
Areas We Cover Across Leicester & Leicestershire
We collect for London Luton Airport transfers from every LE postcode. Enter your postcode in the quote tool for your exact fixed fare.
Leicester City & Surrounding
- Leicester city centre
- Clarendon Park
- Evington
- Hamilton
- Rushey Mead
- Belgrave
- Knighton
- Beaumont Leys
Oadby, Wigston & South Leicester
- Oadby
- Wigston
- South Wigston
- Great Glen
- Countesthorpe
- Blaby
Loughborough & Charnwood
- Loughborough
- Quorn
- Barrow upon Soar
- Sileby
- Mountsorrel
- Rothley
Hinckley & Bosworth
- Hinckley
- Burbage
- Earl Shilton
- Market Bosworth
Not sure if we cover you? Use the quote tool or call us; if you’re in Leicestershire, we almost certainly do.
Market Harborough Area
- Market Harborough
- Kibworth
- Fleckney
- Great Bowden
Melton Mowbray Area
- Melton Mowbray
- Asfordby
- Bottesford
Coalville & North West Leicestershire
- Coalville
- Whitwick
- Ibstock
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Not listed? Call +44 7788 146989 or use the quote tool.
Frequently asked questions about airport taxis in Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about Transito services.
How much does a taxi from Leicester to Luton Airport cost?
Fares start from £125 for a Standard Saloon from Leicester city centre. Executive Saloon is £165, Standard MPV is £155, and Executive MPV is £215. Each fare is fixed at booking.
Is the Luton Airport charge included in the fare?
Yes. The quoted Transito fare includes £10 towards the applicable Luton Airport charge. This is already part of the price shown, isn’t added separately, and is Transito’s own included amount rather than a figure set by the airport.
How long does the journey take?
Around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes in normal traffic, over approximately 69 to 75 miles depending on your pickup point. Heavier traffic on the M1 can extend this.
How far is Luton Airport from Leicester?
Approximately 69 to 75 miles by road, depending on your exact pickup location.
Which vehicle should I choose?
Standard Saloon suits one traveller or a couple. Standard MPV or Executive MPV suit larger groups or more luggage. Tell us your numbers when you get your quote and we’ll confirm what fits.
Does Luton Airport have more than one terminal?
No — a single terminal building, so there’s no risk of being taken to the wrong one.
Where will my driver drop me off or pick me up?
The airport’s Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, a short walk from the terminal entrance, for both outbound and return journeys.
Is there a direct train from Leicester to Luton Airport?
No. You’ll need at least one change, and the nearest station, Luton Airport Parkway, is connected to the terminal by the Luton DART rather than being at the terminal itself. Workable for a solo traveller with light luggage and flexible timing; less so with cases, children, or an early flight.
Can I book a return transfer from Luton to Leicester?
Yes, at the same time as your outbound booking, at the same fixed fares.
Book Your Leicester to Luton Airport Taxi
Fixed fares from £125, with £10 already included towards the applicable Luton Airport charge. One terminal, one direct journey.