Hertfordshire · AL1 · LTN
St Albans to Luton.
10.8 miles from St Albans to a single terminal — about 25 min off-peak, up to 40 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £54, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 10.8 mi
- Off-peak
- 25 min
- Rush hour
- up to 40 min
- Saloon
- £54
- Back home
- £59
Instant fixed price
St Albans, HertfordshireLuton Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£54 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£61 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£105 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£69 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£80 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£136 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 St Albans.
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 | 03:20 | 02:20 |
| 08:30 | 05:50 | 04:50 |
| 11:00 | 08:05 • | 07:05 • |
| 14:00 | 11:20 | 10:20 |
| 17:30 | 14:50 | 13:50 |
| 20:30 | 17:35 • | 16:35 • |
Coming home
Landing at Luton.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 25 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 St Albans around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 08:55 • |
| 12:00 | 13:10 |
| 17:00 | 18:25 • |
| 22:30 | 23:40 |
Pickup in St Albans
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in St Albans
Door to door from any home or office in AL1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- St Albans City0.5 mi
- St Albans Abbey0.6 mi
- Park Street1.9 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Travelodge St AlbansAL1 3DY
- The White Hart HotelAL1 1EZ
- The Samuel Ryder Hotel St. Albans, Tapestry Collection by HiltonAL1 1HG
- St Michael's Manor0.5 mi
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 St Albans.
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) | 10.8 mi | 25 min | £54 |
| Heathrow | 27.4 mi | 36 min | £88 |
| London City | 35.7 mi | 55 min | £112 |
| Stansted | 43.5 mi | 1 hr 7 min | £142 |
| Gatwick | 64.9 mi | 1 hr 16 min | £177 |
Nearby
Other towns to Luton.
Good to know
St Albans to Luton
questions.
How far is St Albans from Luton Airport?
About 10.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 25 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 40 min. Luton is the closest of the five covered London airports to St Albans by road.
How much is a taxi from St Albans to Luton?
A fixed-price Saloon is £54 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £59 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 St Albans for a morning flight from Luton?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave St Albans by about 05:50; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:50. 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 St Albans?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including St Albans City and St Albans Abbey stations. The price is the same wherever in St Albans 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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