London Luton Airport Staff Travel Information

Welcome to London Luton Airport! We want to ensure your journey to work is as convenient and cost-effective as possible. This page provides everything you need to know about your public transport travel options, information on cycling, walking, and EV’s, discounts, and support available to you as a member of the LLA team.

LLA is well-connected by various methods of transport to make your commute easier. With close links to major rail and road networks, there are plenty of fast and affordable options to reach the airport.

Your Travel Options

LLA is well-connected by various methods of transport, making your commute easier. With close links to major rail and road networks, there are plenty of fast and affordable options to reach the airport.

Bus

Arriva Routes

Route A

Runs in a clockwise loop, starting at London Luton Airport, then traveling through Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Tithe Farm, Lewsey Farm and Luton and Dunstable Hospital, before heading back to Luton and the airport. This service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Route Z

Route H

Route 100

Route X2

Route X3

Stagecoach Routes

Route MK1

Key destinations include Bedford Bus Station, Elstow, Wixams, Wilstead, Clophill, Silsoe, Barton-le-Clay, Luton Station Interchange, Wigmore Asda, and Central Milton Keynes. This service operates hourly from Monday to Saturday, with no service on Sundays.

Onsite Shuttle Bus

APCOA shuttle bus services run between London Luton Airport Terminal and the London Luton Airport Car Hire Centre/Staff Car Park every 15 minutes, Monday to Sunday. For live bus tracking information, see the links below:

Coach

Green Line Services

Route 757: Key destinations include Luton Town Centre, Bricket Wood, Brent Cross, and London Victoria. This service operates every 30 minutes from Monday to Sunday.

National Express Services

A1 London Victoria

A2 London Paddington

A31 Oxford

230 London Heathrow Airport

240 Derby

422 Nottingham

707 Northampton

737 Birmingham

777 Wolverton

788 Cambridge

National Rail

East Midlands Railway

East Midlands Railway services are a central part of LLA’s commitment to prioritising rail travel for staff, providing fast and reliable connections between Luton Airport Parkway and destinations including London St Pancras International, Luton, Bedford, Wellingborough, Kettering and Corby. Rail is actively promoted as a primary mode for longer-distance commuting due to its high frequency, low journey times and direct links into Central London and the wider region.

Services operate every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday, supporting a wide range of shift patterns. From Corby, the first train departs at 04:32 and the last at 22:33. From London St Pancras International, the first service departs at 05:33 and the last at 23:54.

On Sundays, services run at a reduced frequency, with the first train departing Corby at 12:00 and the last at 21:10. From London St Pancras International, services operate between 09:00 and 22:30.

Thameslink

Luton DART

The Luton DART connects Luton Airport Parkway to London Luton Airport in under four minutes.

It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with services running every 4-15 minutes.

Walking and Cycling

National Cycle Route 6

This route provides traffic-free walking and cycling paths through Luton, Harpenden, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, and Leighton Buzzard, with sections running through the Lea Valley.

Cycles on the Luton DART

Employees can also take their cycle with them free of charge on the Luton DART.

Cycle Parking

Free onsite cycle parking is available at the following locations:

1. LLA Executive Car Park

2. Percival Way (Outside Signature Hangar 125)

3. Percival House

4. Percival Way (Outside TUI Hangar 61)

5. LLA Technical Services Department

Cycle parking map showcasing all the areas surround the airport you can put your bike

Electric Vehicles

LLAOL Octopus Electric Vehicle Scheme:

Visit the Octopus EV Portal: Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Click “Get Started”
Answer “Yes” to: “Has your company already signed up to the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme?”
Follow the login link and enter your email address to receive a login code
Once logged in, select “Order” and complete the “You’re new here” section
Enter the LLA scheme access code when prompted: LON19118
Choose your:
- Vehicle model, trim, colour, and options
- Lease term (24 or 36 months)
- Annual mileage (5,000–30,000 miles)
Review your estimated net monthly cost (no credit check required)
Proceed with your order request
Octopus EV will generate your Driver Agreement
Review and sign your documents:
- Driver Agreement
- Driver Handbook
Documents are sent via Signable
Signing confirms your salary sacrifice request

LLA approval process:

LLA will confirm:
- Scheme eligibility
- Salary remains above National Minimum Wage, Real Living Wage, and National Insurance Contributions thresholds
- Insurance eligibility
Once approved, LLA authorises the order

Veichle ordering and delivery:

Octopus EV places the vehicle order with the dealership
Within 3 business days, Octopus EV will confirm your final vehicle specification
You will receive:
- Estimated delivery times
- Access to the order tracker
- Progress updates through production and delivery

Delivery or collection:

Octopus EV or the dealership will contact you once the vehicle is ready
Arrange delivery or collection at a convenient time
Vehicle arrives ready to drive

Salary sacrifice and benefits:

Salary sacrifice deductions begin from the payroll month after delivery
Benefit-in kind-tax will appear on your payslip

What is included:

Insurance
Servicing, repairs, and tyres
Breakdown cover
Accident management
Road tax
Optional free home charger or 4,000 Electroverse miles

End of agreement options:

Octopus EV will contact you before the agreement ends
Choose to extend your agreement
Return the vehicle

For additional details about the LLAOL electric vehicle scheme, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

If you are not LLAOL staff, check with your employer about your electric vehicle scheme.

Charging locations:

There is one EV charging location available for use across the airport campus:

• Percival House car park – 5 charging stations

*Please note that charging is priced at 37p per kilowatt.

Airport ID passes and Staff Travel Discounts

As part of our team, you are entitled to the following benefits:

Airport ID Passes and Staff Travel Discount Card

Our employee travel discounts are designed to make commuting easier and more affordable for all active LLA airport ID passholders.

Airport ID Passes

You are eligible for LLA staff travel discounts if you have a valid Airport ID pass issued by LLA's ID Unit.

You can use your active LLA airport ID pass to access staff travel discounts on Arriva local buses and regional coaches. Simply show your pass to the driver when boarding, or upload it as proof when purchasing tickets through the LLA Employee Arriva Travel Club.

*Active easyJet ID passes are also accepted for travel on the Arriva network only.

Staff Travel Discount Card

The LLA Staff Travel Discount Card (see below), is required for travel on Thameslink Railway:

How to Apply

LLA ID Unit pass holders: Bring your active LLA ID pass to the LLA ID Unit to have your Staff Travel Card issued.

Renewing an Expired Travel Card

If your Staff Travel Discount Card has expired, please visit the LLA ID Unit. They will reissue your card, provided you have an active LLA ID Unit ID pass.

Visiting the LLA ID Unit

Staff Travel Discount Cards are issued on a walk-in basis only, so waiting times may vary. To help manage queues around pre-booked ID pass appointments and limited space in the LLA ID Unit, please arrive in groups of no more than two people.

LLA ID Unit Location and Opening Times

The LLA ID Unit is located at:

ID Unit

Ground Floor, Percival House

Percival Way

Luton, Bedfordshire

LU2 9NU

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 09:00 –11:30 and 12:30 – 15:00

Friday: 09:00 – 13:00

Excluding Bank Holidays

As an active airport ID passholder, you are entitled to the following benefits:

Bus

Sign up online to the LLA Employee Travel Club for 16% off unlimited monthly Arriva bus travel in your chosen zone(s). This saving is calculated based on the cost of 13 x 4-Weekly Saver tickets vs 12 x monthly direct debit payments: Sign up here

Benefit from:

1. Flexible direct debit payments

2. No minimum contract - cancel anytime

3. Choice of mobile or paper tickets

4. Plus, up to two children travel free on weekends and bank holidays

Purchase a Hip-Hop Weekly Ticket online or on the bus for £13.00 for unlimited travel across Arriva, Centrebus, and Grant Palmer buses in Luton and Dunstable: Purchase here

Save 15% on Centrebus single and return tickets by showing your airport ID pass when boarding.

Coach

Cycling

LLAOL Cycle-to-Work Scheme:

Click below to order your new cycle and/or accessories:
London Luton Airport Operations Limited | Cycle Solutions
Cycle Solutions will call you to confirm the details of your order.
Once your order has been finalised, Cycle Solutions will send you an agreement to approve. LLAOL will also approve this document, confirming that you will be hiring the equipment for the duration of the agreement.
Your cycle will be assembled and checked by Cycle Solutions’ technicians and delivered to your chosen address. You can then start using your brand-new cycle to get to London Luton Airport!
After approval from yourself and LLAOL, deductions will be taken from your salary for the duration of the agreement.

What happens at the end of your agreement?

You can sign an extended agreement and carry on using your cycle for free until it is six years old. You will automatically be transferred ownership of your cycle/equipment at the end of the rental period.
You may be able to purchase your cycle by paying its current market value, as calculated by HMRC.
At the end of your hire period, you can return the cycle/equipment to Cycle Solutions.

For additional details about the LLAOL cycle-to-work scheme, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

If you are not LLAOL staff, check with your employer about your cycle-to-work scheme.

Onsite Cycle Storage

To use the free on-site cycle storage area, contact the Operations Centre on 01582 395525 or email [email protected] to receive the access code.

Dr.Bike Cycle Maintenance Sessions

Attend a free Dr. Bike session to learn essential cycle maintenance and safety skills.

What to expect:

Bring your own cycle or use the demonstration model.
Learn basic maintenance, safety checks, and simple adjustments to keep your cycle in top condition.
Sessions are flexible and tailored to different skill levels and cycle types.
Opportunity to ask questions and focus on specific areas of interest.
Hands-on time after the session to address any issues with your cycle.

To register your interest, contact [email protected]

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Luton DART

National Rail

Tailored Support and Engagement

We are here to help you make informed decisions about your commute:

Personalised Travel Planning: Request a one-to-one session to explore the best travel options for your needs or drop in to the ID Centre to meet LLA’s Travel Plan Executive on the first Thursday of each month.
Staff Travel Working Group: Have your say in shaping travel initiatives and policies by joining the staff travel working group.
Become a Staff Travel Champion: Help promote staff travel options across the airport campus.
Promotions and Events: Look out for seasonal travel discounts, campaigns, and challenges throughout the year.

Key Resources

The Staff Travel Information page (this page) on the LLA website is your go-to place for helpful information, updates and resources.
Stay updated with Airport Management Notices and the latest information on the Airport Community App.
Active LTN ID passholders are eligible for a Staff Travel Card, valid only on Thameslink Railway.
If you have a question or require assistance, contact the Surface Access team at [email protected]