How we get from Chessington to Luton
We join the M25 at Junction 9 and travel anticlockwise past Heathrow and Watford to Junction 21, where the M25 meets the M1. From there it is north on the M1 to Junction 10 and the short airport road. Typically the whole trip takes 60 to 75 minutes outside rush hour.
The stretch of M25 between Junctions 12 and 16 near Heathrow is one of the busiest in the country. On weekday mornings and Friday afternoons we build in extra time. Your driver watches live traffic and adjusts, while your fare stays fixed.
Early flights and budget airlines
Luton is a popular base for low-cost airlines, with many flights leaving early in the morning. Missing an early flight can mean paying for a new ticket, so we plan conservatively. For short-haul departures we usually suggest leaving Chessington about three and a half hours before take-off.
We work 24/7, so an early morning pickup is routine. Luton charges vehicles to drop off at the terminal, so ask us whether your quote includes it.
Collecting you from Luton
When you land, we already know about any delay, because we track your flight. With meet and greet your driver meets you in the arrivals hall and helps with your bags. There is no need to take the shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway station and then change trains in London.
Groups travelling to Luton
Stag and hen parties, sports groups and extended families often fly from Luton together. Our 7 seater taxi keeps everyone in one vehicle with their luggage, which is often cheaper than several separate trains. For smaller groups, a 6 seater taxi is a good fit.
Taxi or airport parking?
Some people drive to Luton and leave the car in an airport car park. That can work for a short trip, but you then have to find the car park, take a shuttle bus to the terminal, and pay for every day you are away. On the way home, you also have to drive tired after your flight. A booked taxi removes all of that. You are dropped at the terminal door and collected from arrivals. For longer holidays, or when several people are travelling together, a taxi often compares well on cost as well as convenience.
Arriving at Luton late at night
Some flights land at Luton late in the evening or after midnight. At that time, trains back to Chessington can involve long waits. We track your flight and your driver meets you in arrivals, however late it is. We run 24/7.
Luton from across our area
We run Luton transfers from Chessington and from nearby towns including Claygate, Oxshott, Esher and Hook. Towns closer to the A3, like Claygate and Esher, can sometimes reach the M25 at Junction 10 instead of 9, which the driver will decide on the day.
If Stansted is more convenient for your flight, see our Chessington to Stansted taxi. If you would rather take the train, Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services to Luton Airport Parkway leave from St Pancras, next to King's Cross station, and we can drop you there.