Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£157
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Luton Airport to Reading TaxiFixed price from £157
Luton to Reading is a straightforward run of about 59 miles. Most passengers book it rather than change trains with luggage, particularly on late arrivals when the rail connection thins out.
- Excellent on Google45 reviews
- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
LTN
Luton Airport
Reading
Berkshire
from£157
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£157
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£186
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£214
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£243
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£300
How your pickup works
What your Luton Airport to Reading transfer includes
We cover the Thames Valley business parks and the university. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the quickest route by road. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- You landWe track your flight, so an early or late landing is covered
- Your driver is waitingIn arrivals with a name board, after you clear customs
- Help with the bagsStraight to a clean, air-conditioned car
- Door to doorTo your address in Reading, at the fixed price
- Meet and greetInside the arrivals hall
- 45 min free waitingFrom the moment you land
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- All charges includedParking, tolls and ULEZ
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Route and arrival guide
Luton Airport to Reading: what to expect
Allow 1h 35m – 2h 00m for the 59 miles from Luton Airport to Reading. The saloon fare is £157, or around £40 per person for a party of four. For a group of seven, the eight-seater at £300 works out at about £43 each.
Luton Airport is the third closest of London's five airports to Reading; the closest is Heathrow Airport, about 26 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is Heathrow £94, Gatwick £162 and London City £197.
Reading has a population of around 163,000. The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Earley, Caversham, Caversham Park Village and Emmer Green. The nearest railway station to the centre is Reading, less than half a mile away, with Reading West also close by. Well-known places in and around Reading include University of Reading and Madejski Stadium.
Luton Airport has a single terminal, so the driver meets you in the one arrivals hall after you clear customs.
Prices by vehicle
Pick the vehicle by luggage, not by headcount — six people with six large cases need the eight-seater, not the six-seat MPV.
Estate
VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£186
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£214
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£243
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£300
Guide prices for the Reading area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
What passengers say
Rated excellent on Google
“Excellent service! The driver was punctual, polite, and the ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
“Great service, on time, and very professional. Clean car and smooth ride. Highly recommend!”
“Really happy with the service! The driver was on time and very polite. The ride was smooth, and the car was neat and comfortable. It made my airport journey completely stress free.”
Book your Luton Airport to Reading transfer
Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
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- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
Luton Airport to Reading: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £157 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £243 and an eight-seater is £300. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Luton to Reading?
Allow 1h 35m – 2h 00m for the 59-mile journey. That is a realistic door-to-door estimate rather than a best case; add time if you are travelling into the morning or evening peak around the M25 and M1.
How far is Reading from Luton Airport?
Reading is about 59 miles from Luton by road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing, as far as the fare is concerned. We track your flight and move the pickup to the actual landing time. You get 45 minutes of free waiting after that before any waiting charge applies.
Where does the driver meet me at Luton?
In the arrivals hall, holding a name board, after you clear customs. The driver's number is sent to you before landing if you would rather call directly.
Can I book a return from Reading to Luton?
Yes. Return journeys are booked the same way and priced the same as the outbound leg. Tell us your check-in time and we will work the pickup back from it.
How much is a taxi from Luton Airport to Reading per person?
A saloon is £157 one way for up to four passengers, about £40 each when four share. The eight-seater is £300, about £43 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Reading?
Heathrow Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Reading, about 26 miles by road. Luton Airport is about 59 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Reading?
Heathrow Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £94. From Luton Airport the saloon is £157. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
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