Kent · CT9 · LTN
Margate to Luton.
112.9 miles from Margate to a single terminal — about 2 hr 17 min off-peak, up to 3 hr 10 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £251, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 112.9 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 17 min
- Rush hour
- up to 3 hr 10 min
- Saloon
- £251
- Back home
- £255
Instant fixed price
Margate, KentLuton Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£251 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£283 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£329 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£309 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£340 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£437 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 Margate.
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 | 01:28 | 00:28 |
| 08:30 | 03:58 | 02:58 |
| 11:00 | 06:28 | 05:28 |
| 14:00 | 08:35 • | 07:35 • |
| 17:30 | 12:58 | 11:58 |
| 20:30 | 15:05 • | 14:58 |
Coming home
Landing at Luton.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 2 hr 16 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 Margate around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 11:25 • |
| 12:00 | 15:01 |
| 17:00 | 20:55 • |
| 22:30 | 01:31 |
Pickup in Margate
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Margate
Door to door from any home or office in CT9 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Margate0.5 mi
- Broadstairs2.9 mi
- Ramsgate3.4 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- No. 42 by GuesthouseCT9 1DS
- The Reading RoomsCT9 1PH
- Fort Road HotelCT9 1HF
- Somerville HotelCT9 5AQ
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 Margate.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 73.1 mi | 1 hr 35 min | £184 |
| Gatwick | 82.6 mi | 1 hr 38 min | £209 |
| Heathrow | 106.6 mi | 2 hr 4 min | £241 |
| Stansted | 99.7 mi | 2 hr 11 min | £237 |
| Luton (this page) | 112.9 mi | 2 hr 17 min | £251 |
Nearby
Other towns to Luton.
Good to know
Margate to Luton
questions.
How far is Margate from Luton Airport?
About 112.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 17 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 3 hr 10 min. London City is closer to Margate (1 hr 35 min), but Luton is 2 hr 17 min away.
How much is a taxi from Margate to Luton?
A fixed-price Saloon is £251 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £255 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 Margate for a morning flight from Luton?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Margate by about 03:58; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:58. 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 Margate?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Margate and Broadstairs stations. The price is the same wherever in Margate 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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