Gatwick to Luton Transfersand Luton to Gatwick
Gatwick to Luton, or Luton to Gatwick, in one car from terminal to terminal: no changes, no shuttle, at a fixed fare.
- Distance
- About 70 miles
- Typical journey
- Usually 80–120 minutes
- Fixed fare
- From £130 in a Saloon
- Free waiting
- 60 minutes from when your flight lands
Gatwick to Luton: what to know
This is one connection where there is a direct train. Thameslink runs from Gatwick to Luton Airport Parkway without a change, and for a solo traveller with a small bag it is a good option.
Where a car wins is everything around the train: getting your luggage on and off, the shuttle from Parkway to the terminal at Luton, and the timing, since a car leaves when you land rather than when the timetable says.
The usual route is the M23, the western M25, then the M1.
When the train is the better buy
One person, one small bag and plenty of time: take Thameslink. Two or more people, or proper luggage, and the fixed fare for the whole car usually makes more sense.
Terminal to terminal
By car you go from Gatwick's arrivals hall to the Luton terminal forecourt. No platform changes, no airport shuttle at the far end.
Weekend engineering works
Rail lines through London are often closed for engineering at weekends, and replacement buses do not take kindly to suitcases. The road does not have engineering weekends.
Gatwick to Luton: car or public transport
An honest comparison. The cheapest option is not always the one that gets you there on time with your luggage.
| Option | How it works | Your luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private car | Door to door, leaving when you are ready. Fixed fare from £130 for the whole car. | In the boot, carried for you | Families, groups, heavy luggage, tight connections |
| Train | Thameslink direct from Gatwick to Luton Airport Parkway, then the shuttle to the terminal | On and off the train, then the shuttle | Solo travellers with light luggage |
| Coach | Direct coach between the airports, to a timetable | You load it yourself | Budget travellers with time to spare |
Gatwick to Luton fares, in every vehicle
One way, in either direction, for the vehicle rather than per passenger. A return booked at the same time takes 10% off with our introductory offer until 31 December 2026, in place of the usual 5%.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £130 |
| Executive Saloon | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £182 |
| Luxury Saloon | Up to 2 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £260 |
| MPV 7 Seater | Up to 6 | 3 suitcases, 3 cabin bags | £154 |
| V-Class | Up to 5 | 5 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £195 |
| V-Class 8 Seater | Up to 7 | 5 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £260 |
| Vito 9 Seater | Up to 8 | 8 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £176 |
Gatwick to Luton: common questions
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