Oxfordshire · OX49 · LTN
Watlington to Luton.
54.5 miles from Watlington to a single terminal — about 1 hr 10 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 40 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £161, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 54.5 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 10 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 40 min
- Saloon
- £161
- Back home
- £167
Instant fixed price
Watlington, OxfordshireLuton Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£161 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£181 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£213 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£199 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£218 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£282 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 Watlington.
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 | 02:35 | 01:35 |
| 08:30 | 05:05 | 04:05 |
| 11:00 | 07:05 • | 06:35 |
| 14:00 | 10:35 | 09:05 • |
| 17:30 | 14:05 | 13:05 |
| 20:30 | 16:35 • | 15:35 • |
Coming home
Landing at Luton.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 9 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 Watlington around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:55 • |
| 12:00 | 13:54 |
| 17:00 | 19:25 • |
| 22:30 | 00:24 |
Pickup in Watlington
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Watlington
Door to door from any home or office in OX49 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
No station close by
There is no rail station within a few miles of Watlington, which is exactly where a car to the airport saves the most time.
Hotels
Hotels
Staying nearby? We collect from any hotel, guest house or Airbnb — the price is the same.
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 Watlington.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 34.0 mi | 44 min | £115 |
| Luton (this page) | 54.5 mi | 1 hr 10 min | £161 |
| Gatwick | 71.6 mi | 1 hr 24 min | £191 |
| London City | 61.9 mi | 1 hr 34 min | £169 |
| Stansted | 83.3 mi | 1 hr 49 min | £211 |
Nearby
Other towns to Luton.
Good to know
Watlington to Luton
questions.
How far is Watlington from Luton Airport?
About 54.5 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 10 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 40 min. Heathrow is closer to Watlington (44 min), but Luton is 1 hr 10 min away.
How much is a taxi from Watlington to Luton?
A fixed-price Saloon is £161 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £167 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 Watlington for a morning flight from Luton?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Watlington by about 05:05; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:05. 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 Watlington?
Yes — any address, station or hotel. The price is the same wherever in Watlington 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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