Trains to Luton Airport Parkway

Luton Airport Parkway is a handy railway station for the 10.5 million passengers travelling to Luton Airport annually. The station is only one mile west of the airport and connects to the town of Luton and destinations like Nottingham, Brighton, and London. From London, it’s linked directly with four of the capital’s main stations: London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, and Blackfriars.

While the station is one mile from the airport, the Luton DART shuttle train service can take you directly to the airport from the station in only four minutes.

The station has a host of other amenities for its passengers, too, including:

• A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Friday: 6am – 8pm; Saturday: 6.30am – 12pm; Sunday: 7.30am – 12pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• Shops and hospitality.
• 120 bicycle storage racks.

The best way to get to Luton Airport Parkway Station is via rail. There are no stops from Luton Train Station, the next station on the line, so it will take you directly to the Luton Airport Parkway if you’ve come from the town centre. Alternatively, if you’re coming from London, you can reach Luton Airport Parkway via London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, and Blackfriars stations.

If you’re coming from around the local area, there are taxis at the station’s main entrance on Kimpton Road. There are also local buses.

Trains from this station predominantly serve routes to London and other regional areas in the south east like Brighton, Rainham, and Harpenden. However, a limited number of services go to Nottingham and Sheffield, too.

London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station

It takes between twenty-two and half an hour to get from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway with either Thameslink or East Midlands Railway.

Harpenden to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station

Getting from Harpenden to Luton Airport Parkway Station with Thameslink takes only five minutes. Trains leave roughly every ten minutes.

Leagrave to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station

The journey from Leagrave to Luton Airport Parkway takes only seven minutes with Thameslink.

Thameslink and East Midlands Railway are the primary operators at this station. They both serve routes to London and the surrounding area, although East Midlands Railway serves Corby in the Midlands and offers services to Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham.

Of course, if you’re heading to Luton Airport Parkway, you’re likely heading to the airport. So, if you need to spend the night in the city, there’s a Premier Inn near the station, and Ibis and Holiday Inn hotels at the airport.

The nearby town of Luton has many places to eat, drink, and enjoy yourself. It also has a wealth of attractions and parks to relax in, such as Leagrave Park, Brantwood Park, People’s Park, and Memorial Park, all a short drive from the station.

If you’re interested in history, Wardown House, an old Victorian house with a museum and gallery, is a great place to explore the town’s 19th-century past. There’s even Someries Castle, which dates back to the 15thcentury. If you’re in the mood for some art, head to Hat Factory Arts Centre, which is crammed with dance, theatre, film, and artistic workshops.

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How many platforms are there at Luton Airport Parkway Train Station

Luton Airport Parkway has four platforms.

What is the postcode for Luton Airport Parkway Train Station?

The full address for the station is Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW.

Is there a shuttle service between Luton Airport Parkway and Luton Airport?

Yes. It is called the Luton DART and goes directly from Luton Airport Parkway to Luton Airport. It takes only four minutes to get to the airport and it comes regularly.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.