Taxi from Stansted Airport to Luton Airport — Fixed-Fare Inter-Airport Transfer via M11 and M25
A taxi from Stansted Airport to Luton Airport is £65 for a saloon, a fixed fare confirmed at booking — same price both directions. The journey is around 50 miles via the M11 and M25, about 70 minutes terminal-to-terminal, depending on the M25. We operate from Stansted as our home base, with flight monitoring on both sides for connecting passengers. The fare you are quoted is the fare you pay.
Stansted Airport to Luton Airport — Inter-Airport Transfer Service
A direct fixed-fare inter-airport transfer via the M11 and M25 — around 50 miles, about 70 minutes terminal-to-terminal. The fare is the same in both directions, confirmed in writing at booking, with flight monitoring on both sides and a 60-minute free Arrivals waiting time. The run picks up from any Stansted terminal (Arrivals or Departures), runs M11 south to the M25 anticlockwise, then M1 north to Luton (LTN, LU2). A-road alternatives via the A120, A10 or A505 are used when motorways are heavy.
STN
Stansted Airport
CM24 — our home base
LTN
Luton Airport
LU2 — destination side
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Fare (Stansted → Luton) | Return Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaloonToyota Prius / VW Passat | Up to 4 | 2 large + 2 cabin | £65 | £65 |
| EstateVW Passat Estate / Skoda Superb | Up to 4 | 3 large + 3 cabin | £68 | £68 |
| MPVVW Sharan / Ford Galaxy | Up to 6 | 5 items | £75 | £75 |
| ExecutiveMercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | Up to 4 | 3 large | £90 | £90 |
| 8-SeaterMercedes Vito / Sprinter | Up to 8 | 7 items | £85 | £85 |
Pricing transparency
Every fare is fixed and confirmed in writing at booking — no meter, no surge premium, no overnight uplift, no hidden airport surcharge. The fare is the same whether you book the Stansted-to-Luton direction or the Luton-to-Stansted return.
What's included
Fixed price, flight monitoring on both sides, free 60-min Arrivals waiting, name-board meet and greet, free child seats, motorway tolls. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, cash or corporate account. Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup.
For multi-origin Stansted pricing across our city and town routes, see our Stansted Airport pricing guide.
Luton Airport to Stansted Airport — The Return Run
A taxi from Luton Airport to Stansted Airport is £65 for a saloon — the same fixed fare as the outbound. We monitor your inbound Luton flight, collect from Luton Arrivals with a name board, and include free 60-minute Arrivals waiting. Around 70 minutes terminal-to-terminal via the M1 south, M25 clockwise and M11 north to Stansted.
A Short Operational Chain for Connections
We are based at Stansted (CM24), so for connecting passengers arriving at Luton with an onward Stansted departure the operational chain is short: flight monitoring on the Luton side picks up any delays automatically, the driver collects from Luton Arrivals, and the run delivers to your Stansted terminal in around 70 minutes.
No Return-Direction Premium
- check_circleSame fixed £65 saloon fare in both directions.
- check_circleNo surcharge for delayed inbound flights within the 60-minute window.
- check_circleNo overnight uplift for late or pre-dawn inbound flights.
- check_circleConfirmed cost in writing — useful where insurance or airline-paid re-routes require it.
For an in-terminal greeting after a delayed inbound when connecting onward through Stansted, add our meet and greet service at the Stansted end of the return.
Both Terminals — How We Operate at Stansted and Luton
We cover every terminal pickup and drop-off zone at both ends of the inter-airport route. Stansted (our home base) is covered in full Arrivals and Departures detail; Luton is covered terminal-to-terminal with flight monitoring on the Luton side for the return direction.
Stansted Airport — CM24 (our home base)
Stansted is where we operate from. Every Arrivals pickup zone, every Departures drop-off point, and every short-stay arrangement is part of our daily operational rhythm. Flight monitoring on the Stansted side picks up any pre-Stansted inbound flight if the inter-airport leg is part of a wider connection. Free 60-minute Arrivals waiting is included on every return, and meet-and-greet is available for in-terminal name-board pickups.
Luton Airport — LTN, LU2
Luton is the destination side — terminal pickup and drop-off only (the inter-airport service is airport-to-airport, terminal-to-terminal). Pickup at Luton Arrivals is from the standard zone specified at booking, with flight monitoring tracking your inbound so the driver is ready when you clear Arrivals. Drop-off at Luton Departures is direct at the terminal.
Route specifics: M11 south + M25 anticlockwise is the standard route from Stansted to Luton; M1 south + M25 clockwise + M11 north is the standard route on the return. A-road alternatives via the A120, A10 or A505 are available when motorways are heavy.
Inter-Airport Transfer for Connecting Passengers
This service is built around connecting passengers and multi-airport itineraries. Around half of our inter-airport bookings involve a connecting flight at one or both ends — multi-leg travellers, multi-city visitors using both London airports, re-routed flights, and tour groups. London's two low-cost-airline hubs do not connect directly by rail, so the inter-airport taxi is the simplest way to make an onward flight.
Multi-Leg Connecting Passengers
Arriving at Stansted on one airline and departing from Luton on another (or the reverse) is the primary use case. Provide both inbound and outbound flight numbers at booking and we monitor both — the driver is timed to meet your inbound, with buffer time built in for your outbound.
Multi-City London Visitors
Visitors arriving at one London airport and departing from another over a London trip are a steady source of inter-airport bookings. The fixed fare applies regardless of direction.
Missed Connections & Airline-Paid Re-Routes
When an inbound flight is cancelled or the onward airport changes at short notice, a fixed-fare inter-airport taxi is the predictable option insurance and airline transfers can confirm in writing. We issue a written fixed-fare quote suitable for these claims.
Tour Groups & Aviation Industry
An 8-seater at £85 across eight is just over £10 per head terminal-to-terminal — strong value for tour parties moving between London airports. The same MPV and 8-seater tiers serve aviation-industry transfers (crew moves, cargo personnel) between the two airports.
Vehicle Choices for the Inter-Airport Run
The 50-mile inter-airport run is comfortable in any of our five vehicle classes. Saloon and estate suit one to four connecting passengers; MPV and 8-seater suit families, tour groups and aviation-industry transfers; the Executive tier suits business travellers connecting between long-haul and short-haul flights.
| Vehicle | Models | Passengers | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius / VW Passat | Up to 4 | Standard inter-airport connection, 1–4 passengers |
| Estate | VW Passat Estate / Skoda Superb | Up to 4 | Extra room for international-flight luggage |
| MPV | VW Sharan / Ford Galaxy | Up to 6 | Families, small tour parties, mixed luggage |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | Up to 4 | Business travellers connecting long-haul to short-haul |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes Vito / Sprinter | Up to 8 | Tour groups, family groups, aviation-industry transfers |
Free child seats available on all vehicles — specify at booking. Full fleet details and instant quote →
Frequently Asked Questions — Stansted ↔ Luton Airport Taxi
Q: How much is a taxi from Stansted Airport to Luton Airport?
A: A taxi from Stansted Airport to Luton Airport is £65 for a saloon, fixed at booking — same price for the return (Luton to Stansted). The journey is around 50 miles via the M11 and M25, about 70 minutes terminal-to-terminal. Estate £68, MPV £75, Executive £90, 8-seater £85 — all fixed at booking. We are based at Stansted (CM24). The fare you are quoted is the fare you pay — no meter, no surge.
Q: Are Luton to Stansted Airport taxi fares fixed and transparent?
A: Yes — every Luton to Stansted Airport taxi fare is fixed at booking and shown in full before you travel. The fare is confirmed in writing — no surge pricing, no late-night premium, no hidden airport surcharge, same fixed price both directions. For three or four connecting passengers, the saloon splits to under £17 per head; an 8-seater at £85 across eight is around £11 per head — strong value for tour groups moving terminal-to-terminal. The best-value option is a pre-booked fixed-fare service rather than surge-priced or metered.
Q: Is there a direct shuttle, train, or coach between Stansted and Luton airports?
A: There is no direct shuttle, train, or coach service between Stansted Airport and Luton Airport — every public-transport option requires going via central London with multiple transfers, typically two hours or more end-to-end. A pre-booked taxi runs direct via the M11 and M25 in around 70 minutes, terminal-to-terminal at a fixed fare confirmed at booking. This is the most direct option for connecting passengers.
Q: How does a pre-booked inter-airport taxi compare with on-demand ride-hailing?
A: A pre-booked Stansted–Luton inter-airport taxi gives you a fixed fare confirmed at booking and a guaranteed driver assigned in advance. On-demand ride-hailing typically runs around £85 on average, but pricing grows with traffic and demand, surge applies at peak hours, and pre-dawn availability for a 50-mile inter-airport run can be thin — particularly important when you have an onward connecting flight. We operate 24/7 with no overnight premium and live driver tracking.
Q: Do you cover both directions equally, and are you available 24 hours a day?
A: Yes — we cover both directions equally at the same fixed £65 saloon price, both ways, and operate 24/7 including pre-dawn pickups for early connecting flights and late-night returns. Flight monitoring is included on both sides — provide both inbound and outbound flight numbers if connecting and we time the pickup automatically. Booking takes about 30 seconds.
Stansted ↔ Luton inter-airport taxi — fixed fares from our Stansted home base, 24/7.
~50 miles · ~70 min via M11 / M25 · Saloon from £65, same fare both directions · flight monitoring both sides · 60-min free Arrivals waiting · fare confirmed in writing.
Related Stansted Services
This page initiates our inter-airport sub-silo. For multi-origin pricing, our Arrivals meet-and-greet (particularly relevant for connecting passengers), or the full route catalogue, follow the pages below.
Stansted Airport Pricing
Multi-origin Stansted fare guide
Stansted Airport Taxi Service
Generic Stansted hub
Meet & Greet Stansted Taxi
Arrivals pickup — ideal for connections
All Airport Transfers
Full route catalogue
hubInter-airport network — expanding soon
This Stansted ↔ Luton page is the first in our inter-airport sub-silo. Further inter-airport routes are planned:
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