Bedfordshire · MK42 · LTN
Kempston to Luton.
22.7 miles from Kempston to a single terminal — about 41 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 5 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £91, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 22.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 41 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 5 min
- Saloon
- £91
- Back home
- £98
Instant fixed price
Kempston, BedfordshireLuton Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£91 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£102 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£124 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£112 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£124 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£162 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Kempston.
Weekday guide for a flight from Luton: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 03:04 | 02:04 |
| 08:30 | 05:34 | 04:34 |
| 11:00 | 07:40 • | 06:40 • |
| 14:00 | 11:04 | 10:04 |
| 17:30 | 14:34 | 13:34 |
| 20:30 | 17:10 • | 16:10 • |
Coming home
Landing at Luton.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 42 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Kempston around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:20 • |
| 12:00 | 13:27 |
| 17:00 | 18:50 • |
| 22:30 | 23:57 |
Pickup in Kempston
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Kempston
Door to door from any home or office in MK42 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Bedford St Johns1.3 mi
- Bedford1.3 mi
- Kempston Hardwick1.9 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Holiday Inn ExpressMK42 9BF
- Premier InnMK42 7FY
- Premier Inn Bedford RiversideMK40 1AS
- The Pilgrim's ProgressMK40 1QB
Luton Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down in the drop-off zone outside the terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, just past baggage reclaim, with a name board. Luton has one terminal, so there is no guesswork. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
A single terminal
The final approach to Luton Airport is a single road that queues at peak times; the leave-by times below allow for it.
Compare
Every London airport from Kempston.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton (this page) | 22.7 mi | 41 min | £91 |
| Heathrow | 56.8 mi | 1 hr 7 min | £155 |
| Stansted | 49.8 mi | 1 hr 25 min | £157 |
| London City | 69.2 mi | 1 hr 30 min | £174 |
| Gatwick | 94.3 mi | 1 hr 48 min | £225 |
Nearby
Other towns to Luton.
Good to know
Kempston to Luton
questions.
How far is Kempston from Luton Airport?
About 22.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 41 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 5 min. Luton is the closest London airport to Kempston by road.
How much is a taxi from Kempston to Luton?
A fixed-price Saloon is £91 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £98 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave Kempston for a morning flight from Luton?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Kempston by about 05:34; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:34. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Luton?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, just past baggage reclaim, with a name board. Luton has one terminal, so there is no guesswork. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Kempston?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Bedford St Johns and Bedford stations. The price is the same wherever in Kempston you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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