Luton to Mayfair. The journey we make more than any other.
From the private terminals beside our office to the streets where many of our clients live and work. About 33 miles, most of it motorway, and an hour in good conditions.
The route
At a glance
- DistanceAbout 33 milesM1 south to the North Circular, then Finchley Road or the A5 into the West End.
- Quiet roads55 to 70 minutesLate evening, early morning and most of the weekend.
- Busy periods75 to 110 minutesWeekday mornings inbound, and Friday afternoons in both directions.
- Best departuresBefore 06:30 or after 10:00Inbound on weekdays. Outbound, leave Mayfair before 15:30 or after 19:00.
How it goes
Motorway first, judgement at the end
The first twenty-five miles are simple: down the M1 from junction 10. The journey is decided in the last eight, from Staples Corner inwards, where the choice between Finchley Road, the A5 through Kilburn and Maida Vale, or the A40 depends entirely on the hour and on what has happened that day. A chauffeur who drives it several times a week makes that choice well.
For arrivals at the private terminals the car is timed to the tail number, so you are on the M1 within minutes of stepping off the aircraft. The cabin is quiet enough to take calls the whole way, and most clients treat the hour as working time or as the first rest of the day.
Compared
Chauffeur, train or taxi
| Door to door | Good for | Less good for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur | 55 to 110 minutes | Private terminal arrivals, luggage, calls, families, late nights, a fixed price agreed in advance | A lone traveller with hand luggage in the weekday morning peak |
| Train | Roughly 60 to 80 minutes | Peak-hour travel from the airline terminal with light luggage: the fastest trains reach St Pancras in around half an hour | Private terminal arrivals. It also needs the shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway and a taxi or tube across London |
| Airport taxi | 55 to 110 minutes | Availability at the airline terminal | Metered in traffic, vehicle standard varies, no tracking of your flight, not at the private terminals |
We would rather tell you when the train is quicker than have you sit in traffic wondering.
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Questions people ask
About this journey
How long should I allow for a departure from Luton?
From Mayfair, allow 90 minutes on a weekday and we will adjust on the day. For a private flight we time arrival to your slot, not to a check-in window.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. Your quote is for the journey, not the time it takes.
Can you collect from the aircraft?
Where the terminal permits it for your movement. See private jet and FBO transfers.