By Rail

Roadworks on approach to London Luton Airport

Monday 4th August for approximately 6/8 weeks

No access from Gypsy Lane roundabout near the A505 Airport Way onto Gypsy Lane. Traffic coming from A1081 Airport Way will be able to leave A1081/A505 Airport Way roundabout to access the Luton Airport Parkway Station and to Lower Harpenden Road.
 
The diversion route will be fully signposted and traffic can access A505 to Vauxhall Way roundabout onto Kimpton Road and turn at the Windmill Junction.

NB: The diversion will affect FirstCapital Connect shuttle buses operating between Luton Parkway Station and London Luton Airport. Passengers are advised to leave extra time for their journey in order to check in for their flight on time.

Please see downloadable pdf of the diversion route below.

New shuttle bus service connecting the Airport to Luton Airport Parkway Station

FirstGroup has taken over the operation of the shuttle buses between Luton Airport Parkway and London Luton Airport terminal.

The new shuttle service has four brand new air-conditioned buses, each over 18 metres long and able to carry up to 97 passengers plus luggage.  This provides double the capacity of the old buses offering passengers and staff a seamless, high quality link between the train and plane. The service runs every ten minutes between 05:00 and midnight and also connects with all trains calling at Luton Airport Parkway overnight.

First Capital Connect now has a bigger sales presence at the Airport with a new sales desk in the Onward Travel Centre and more ticket vending machines that will be installed this week.

First Capital Connect is making a considerable investment in the shuttle bus vehicles and people. To cover the costs of the new service, members of the public will now be a charged for use of the shuttle bus.

Rail passengers will be able to purchase through tickets to London Luton Airport.  Those passengers arriving at Luton Airport Parkway station without a through ticket to the Airport and who wish to use the shuttle bus will pay an Excess Charge of £1.00 each way if they arrive at the station by train.

Passengers arriving at the airport or at the station without purchasing a rail ticket will pay a bus fare of £1.50 single, £2.50 Standard Day Return and £3.00 Standard Open Return (children pay half price).

Regular rail services to central London take as little as 21 minutes with Midland Mainline and 25 minutes with First Capital Connect.

Other destinations include the south coast, the Midlands and northern England.

A shuttle bus service operates to and from Luton Airport Parkway Station, this is normally just a 5 minute trip from the airport terminal building. The service runs every ten minutes between 05:00 and midnight and also connects with all trains calling at Luton Airport Parkway overnight, please check train times for details.

However, there are extensive roadworks on the approach to London Luton Airport.

Major roadworks are in progress on the M1 motorway and the main approach to the airport - both will affect access to London Luton Airport. Passengers travelling from Luton Airport Parkway Station by bus or taxi are advised to expect delays for the duration of these works and are strongly advised to leave additional travel time to get to London Luton Airport.

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First Capital Connect

First Capital Connect operates a fast, frequent service direct between central London and Luton Airport Parkway train station. Luton Airport Parkway is around 25 minutes away from St. Pancras international station.

When you land at London Luton Airport, catch the Luton Airport shuttle bus from outside the terminal at Bay 1. This will take you to Luton Airport Parkway station in around 10 minutes where you can catch a First Capital Connect train southbound into London and on to Brighton, or northbound towards Bedford.

For more information about First Capital Connect services please visit www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk

Rail connections map can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.

Midland Mainline

Midland Mainline operates services from London to the East Midlands and Yorkshire, on the Midland Main Line. Its London terminal is London Kings Cross St Pancras.

Service to London Luton Airport Parkway can take as little as 21 minutes.

For Midland Mainline Timetables, Please click here.

Virgin

Virgin Rail Link
Bay 7- Express service to Milton Keynes Station.

Virgin Trains Express Coach
Now there's a hassle free, great value way of getting to and from London Luton Airport.

This dedicated airport coach link service runs from Milton Keynes railway station direct to the airport terminal. Conveniently timed to connect with Virgin Trains services to/from the West Midlands and the West, the service runs hourly from early until late, seven days each week.

A full range of great value all-inclusive fares are available from all stations across the Virgin Trains network.

Virgin Trains ~ the easy way from train to plane.

For more information call +44 (0)845 722 2333 or visit Virgin Trains