Luggage handled
Between the St James’ Court lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
St James’ Court to Luton Airport · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel and Luton Airport — 33 miles, typically 1h 20–1h 55, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, 54 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AFLuton Airport
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
Travelling to St James’ Court, your driver meets you in arrivals at Luton Airport with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
Between the St James’ Court lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Our drivers know the Westminster approach and the Luton Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The fleet
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £112 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £128 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £206 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £143 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £164 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £246 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for St James’ Court to Luton Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 20–1h 55 | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 1h 20–1h 55 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 20–1h 55 | Fixed from £112 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
State occasions close Buckingham Gate with little notice — on ceremonial days we collect from Petty France and the concierge walks you through.
The nearest station to St James’ Court is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Luton Airport.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £112 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Buckingham Gate takes set-down at the hotel’s main arch; the inner courtyard itself is pedestrian, a lovely thirty-second approach.
The drive is typically 1h 20–1h 55. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“I use P5 Chauffeurs every time I fly into and out of London. I'm impressed by their reliability, punctuality, and all-around professionalism. P5 is always my first choice.”
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