What brings you to London Luton Airport?

Whether you're dropping off or picking up, arriving at the airport or departing here, we've got everything you need to ensure you have a stress free journey.

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Flying from LLA?

Great stuff. How are you getting here?

Arriving at LLA?

Let's plan your onward journey.

Need car hire at your final destination?

Flying from London Luton Airport and need to hire a car at the destination you’re flying to? We've got you covered. Find great value deals for the destination you are travelling to, from trusted car rental suppliers with no hidden fees.

Getting to your Car Park

Once you arrived, you’ll want to be on the road in the shortest time possible. Wherever you’ve parked, getting to your car is a breeze at London Luton Airport. 

Priority Parking - is located on the 2nd floor of Terminal Car Park 1, collect your keys from reception and your car will be waiting for you in a designated bay.

Terminal Car Park 1 - is just a short walk beyond our Arrivals exit and is clearly signposted.

Terminal Car Park 2 - is clearly signposted and just beyond the entrance to the DART station.

Mid Stay Car Park - is about a 10-minute walk to the terminal building. 

Long Stay Car Park - is a ten-minute trip on our FREE 24-hr Shuttle Bus from Bay B at our bus station. Running approximately every 20 minutes. 

If you’ve pre-booked - Just pick up your car and proceed to the exit.

What’s the traffic like?

Be aware of any disruptions that might slow you down

Superb shopping

For holiday essentials, high fashion, and everything in between, we have a great selection of shops for you to explore, including our Duty Free section.

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

Get connected with the Luton Airport Express

Travel to and from London St Pancras International to the terminal in just 32 minutes on the new Luton Airport Express service.

The Luton DART is now here!

If you are travelling by rail service to and from the airport, the existing shuttle bus connection has now been replaced by the Luton DART.

  • Train Departures

    From Luton Airport Parkway

Depart Destination Platform
18:09 Bedford 2 Expected: 18:12
16:34 Gatwick Airport On time
16:37 Horley On time
16:45 Redhill On time
16:49 Merstham On time
16:54 Coulsdon South On time
16:58 Purley On time
17:03 East Croydon On time
17:08 Norwood Junction On time
17:21 London Bridge On time
17:27 London Blackfriars On time
17:31 Farringdon On time
17:36 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
17:44 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
17:58 St Albans 18:01
18:04 Harpenden 18:07
18:09 Luton Airport Parkway 18:13
18:13 Luton On time
18:17 Leagrave On time
18:22 Harlington On time
18:26 Flitwick On time
18:40 Bedford On time
18:16 Three Bridges 1 On time Next Fastest Train To London
17:46 Bedford On time
17:58 Flitwick On time
18:02 Harlington On time
18:08 Leagrave On time
18:13 Luton On time
18:16 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:21 Harpenden On time
18:27 St Albans On time
18:39 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
18:49 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
18:54 Farringdon On time
18:58 London Blackfriars On time
19:04 London Bridge On time
19:18 East Croydon On time
19:35 Gatwick Airport On time
19:42 Three Bridges On time
18:23 Bedford 2 On time
17:01 Three Bridges On time
17:06 Gatwick Airport On time
17:21 East Croydon On time
17:36 London Bridge 17:38
17:42 London Blackfriars On time
17:46 Farringdon On time
17:51 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
17:59 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
18:11 St Albans 18:13
18:18 Harpenden
18:23 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:27 Luton On time
18:31 Leagrave On time
18:36 Harlington On time
18:40 Flitwick On time
18:54 Bedford On time
18:25 Sutton (London) 1 On time
18:22 Luton
18:25 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:30 Harpenden On time
18:35 St Albans On time
18:41 Radlett On time
18:45 Elstree & Borehamwood On time
18:48 Mill Hill Broadway On time
18:52 Hendon On time
18:54 Brent Cross West On time
18:56 Cricklewood On time
19:00 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
19:05 Kentish Town On time
19:11 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
19:16 Farringdon On time
19:20 London Blackfriars On time
19:24 Elephant & Castle On time
19:30 Loughborough Junction On time
19:33 Herne Hill On time
19:39 Tulse Hill On time
19:43 Streatham On time
19:48 Tooting On time
19:52 Haydons Road On time
19:54 Wimbledon On time
19:58 Wimbledon Chase On time
20:00 South Merton On time
20:03 Morden South On time
20:05 St Helier On time
20:07 Sutton Common On time
20:10 West Sutton On time
20:14 Sutton (London) On time
18:28 London St Pancras (Intl) 3 Expected: Delayed
17:40 Corby
17:48 Kettering
17:56 Wellingborough
18:10 Bedford
18:25 Luton
18:28 Luton Airport Parkway Delayed
18:52 London St Pancras (Intl) Delayed
18:32 Gatwick Airport 1 On time
18:02 Bedford On time
18:14 Flitwick On time
18:18 Harlington
18:24 Leagrave
18:29 Luton
18:32 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:37 Harpenden On time
18:43 St Albans On time
18:56 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
19:07 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
19:13 Farringdon On time
19:17 London Blackfriars On time
19:24 London Bridge On time
19:37 Norwood Junction On time
19:41 East Croydon On time
19:47 Purley On time
19:51 Coulsdon South On time
19:56 Merstham On time
20:00 Redhill On time
20:06 Horley On time
20:09 Gatwick Airport On time
18:33 Luton 2 On time
16:49 Sutton (London) 16:51
16:52 West Sutton 16:55
16:54 Sutton Common 16:58
16:57 St Helier 17:01
16:59 Morden South 17:02
17:01 South Merton 17:04
17:03 Wimbledon Chase 17:07
17:07 Wimbledon 17:10
17:09 Haydons Road 17:13
17:13 Tooting 17:16
17:17 Streatham 17:21
17:22 Tulse Hill 17:25
17:26 Herne Hill 17:30
17:29 Loughborough Junction 17:33
17:34 Elephant & Castle 17:37
17:39 London Blackfriars 17:41
17:43 Farringdon 17:45
17:48 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
17:52 Kentish Town On time
17:57 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
18:00 Cricklewood On time
18:02 Brent Cross West 18:05
18:04 Hendon 18:06
18:07 Mill Hill Broadway 18:10
18:12 Elstree & Borehamwood
18:15 Radlett
18:22 St Albans
18:28 Harpenden
18:33 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:37 Luton On time

See how easy it is to travel by train to the airport

Travelling from London or the South?

There are regular trains going your way every 15 minutes (or every 20 minutes from St Pancras). 

Travelling from the North?

There are regular trains going your way.

Coming from another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection to LLA from Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted 

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

Using the Bus

Coming from central London?

National Express and Green Line run fast and frequent services from many central London locations.

Other bus and coach destinations

Get there with ease on bus and coach services to key UK locations.

Coming from another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection to LLA from Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted 

Where will I be dropped off?

Our coach drop off points and bus bays are right outside the terminal building, just a stone’s throw from the entrance to Departures.

Are the buses and coaches accessible for wheelchairs?

It’s best to check with the service operator before you travel, to make sure that your bus or coach is accessible.

Private hire coach drop offs

Private coaches can drop off their passengers for FREE at the Coach Drop Off Lane in the Priority Set Down Area outside the terminal building. There’s a maximum stay of 10 minutes.

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

How close can I be dropped by taxi?

Your taxi driver can drop you off at our Drop Off Zone. There’s a charge of £7.00 for up to 10 minutes, £1 thereafter. 

Where can my taxi drop me off for FREE?

Your taxi driver can drop you off in our Long Stay Car Park for FREE.

You’ll just need to catch the bus to the terminal building, which will take around 10 minutes. 

Give yourself plenty of time

It's always best to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart, giving yourself plenty of time to get through Check-in, Security and see what's on offer in our new departure lounge.

On a budget? Why not drive to the airport?

With parking choices to suit all budgets, driving and using one of our official on-site car parks could save you money on your travel expenses.

Getting to your parked car

We've shortened the gap between landing and leaving.

Need to hire a car?

Here you can find our approved suppliers who operate in the car hire centre.

Just arrived at LLA?

Whether you’re hungry, need to do a bit of shopping or simply want to use the WiFi, LLA has a range of excellent facilities to ensure your arrival is smooth and stress-free.

Directions from LLA

Travelling from London Luton Airport to London and beyond? You can to Central London in just over half an hour by car.

See how easy it is to travel by train to the airport

The Luton DART is now here!

If you are travelling by rail service to and from the airport, the existing shuttle bus connection has now been replaced by the Luton DART.

Going South to London and beyond?

There are regular trains going your way. 

Get connected with the Luton Airport Express

Travel to and from London St Pancras International to the terminal in just 32 minutes on the new Luton Airport Express service.

  • Train Departures

    From Luton Airport Parkway

Depart Destination Platform
18:09 Bedford 2 Expected: 18:12
16:34 Gatwick Airport On time
16:37 Horley On time
16:45 Redhill On time
16:49 Merstham On time
16:54 Coulsdon South On time
16:58 Purley On time
17:03 East Croydon On time
17:08 Norwood Junction On time
17:21 London Bridge On time
17:27 London Blackfriars On time
17:31 Farringdon On time
17:36 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
17:44 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
17:58 St Albans 18:01
18:04 Harpenden 18:07
18:09 Luton Airport Parkway 18:13
18:09 Luton Airport Parkway 18:13
18:13 Luton On time
18:17 Leagrave On time
18:22 Harlington On time
18:26 Flitwick On time
18:40 Bedford On time
18:16 Three Bridges 1 On time Next Fastest Train To London
17:46 Bedford On time
17:58 Flitwick On time
18:02 Harlington On time
18:08 Leagrave On time
18:13 Luton On time
18:16 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:16 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:21 Harpenden On time
18:27 St Albans On time
18:39 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
18:49 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
18:54 Farringdon On time
18:58 London Blackfriars On time
19:04 London Bridge On time
19:18 East Croydon On time
19:35 Gatwick Airport On time
19:42 Three Bridges On time
18:23 Bedford 2 On time
17:01 Three Bridges On time
17:06 Gatwick Airport On time
17:21 East Croydon On time
17:36 London Bridge 17:38
17:42 London Blackfriars On time
17:46 Farringdon On time
17:51 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
17:59 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
18:11 St Albans 18:13
18:18 Harpenden
18:23 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:23 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:27 Luton On time
18:31 Leagrave On time
18:36 Harlington On time
18:40 Flitwick On time
18:54 Bedford On time
18:25 Sutton (London) 1 On time
18:22 Luton
18:25 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:25 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:30 Harpenden On time
18:35 St Albans On time
18:41 Radlett On time
18:45 Elstree & Borehamwood On time
18:48 Mill Hill Broadway On time
18:52 Hendon On time
18:54 Brent Cross West On time
18:56 Cricklewood On time
19:00 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
19:05 Kentish Town On time
19:11 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
19:16 Farringdon On time
19:20 London Blackfriars On time
19:24 Elephant & Castle On time
19:30 Loughborough Junction On time
19:33 Herne Hill On time
19:39 Tulse Hill On time
19:43 Streatham On time
19:48 Tooting On time
19:52 Haydons Road On time
19:54 Wimbledon On time
19:58 Wimbledon Chase On time
20:00 South Merton On time
20:03 Morden South On time
20:05 St Helier On time
20:07 Sutton Common On time
20:10 West Sutton On time
20:14 Sutton (London) On time
18:28 London St Pancras (Intl) 3 Expected: Delayed
17:40 Corby
17:48 Kettering
17:56 Wellingborough
18:10 Bedford
18:25 Luton
18:28 Luton Airport Parkway Delayed
18:28 Luton Airport Parkway Delayed
18:52 London St Pancras (Intl) Delayed
18:32 Gatwick Airport 1 On time
18:02 Bedford On time
18:14 Flitwick On time
18:18 Harlington
18:24 Leagrave
18:29 Luton
18:32 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:32 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:37 Harpenden On time
18:43 St Albans On time
18:56 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
19:07 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
19:13 Farringdon On time
19:17 London Blackfriars On time
19:24 London Bridge On time
19:37 Norwood Junction On time
19:41 East Croydon On time
19:47 Purley On time
19:51 Coulsdon South On time
19:56 Merstham On time
20:00 Redhill On time
20:06 Horley On time
20:09 Gatwick Airport On time
18:33 Luton 2 On time
16:49 Sutton (London) 16:51
16:52 West Sutton 16:55
16:54 Sutton Common 16:58
16:57 St Helier 17:01
16:59 Morden South 17:02
17:01 South Merton 17:04
17:03 Wimbledon Chase 17:07
17:07 Wimbledon 17:10
17:09 Haydons Road 17:13
17:13 Tooting 17:16
17:17 Streatham 17:21
17:22 Tulse Hill 17:25
17:26 Herne Hill 17:30
17:29 Loughborough Junction 17:33
17:34 Elephant & Castle 17:37
17:39 London Blackfriars 17:41
17:43 Farringdon 17:45
17:48 London St Pancras (Intl) On time
17:52 Kentish Town On time
17:57 West Hampstead Thameslink On time
18:00 Cricklewood On time
18:02 Brent Cross West 18:05
18:04 Hendon 18:06
18:07 Mill Hill Broadway 18:10
18:12 Elstree & Borehamwood
18:15 Radlett
18:22 St Albans
18:28 Harpenden
18:33 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:33 Luton Airport Parkway On time
18:37 Luton On time

Travelling on to another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection from LLA to Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted.

Off to the North?

There are regular trains going your way.

Using the Bus

Heading to central London?

National Express and Green Line run fast and frequent services to many central London locations.

Other bus and coach destinations

Get there with ease on bus and coach services to key UK locations.

Where do I catch my bus or coach?

Our coach pick up points and bus bays are right outside the terminal building, just a stone’s throw from the Arrivals exit.

Travelling on to another airport?

Find your best rail or coach connection from LLA to Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted.

Private coach hire pick ups

Our £20 Pick Up Permit lets you wait in the Mid Stay Car Park layover bay and then pick up your passengers in the Priority Drop Off / Pick Up zone.

Are the buses and coaches accessible for wheelchairs?

It’s best to check with the service operator before you travel, to make sure that your bus or coach is accessible.

Need a taxi?

If you have not pre-booked, head to the taxi rank just beyond Bus Bay A, where Hackney Carriages are waiting for you. Just head to taxi at the front of the queue. 

Already pre-booked a taxi?

Head to the Pick Up Zone, which is in easy walking distance from the terminal building, where your pre-booked taxi will be waiting for you.

Please note that there is a £7 charge for up to 10 minutes and £1 per minute thereafter, for picking up in this area. Max stay 30 minutes.