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 | Coach | National Rail | Walking and Cycling | Electric Vehicles | Staff Travel Discounts | Tailored Support and Engagement | Key Resources

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.

Route LAX

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, visit here.

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

Key destinations include London St Pancras International, Luton, Bedford, Wellingborough, Kettering and Corby. This service operates every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday, with the first train departing from Corby at 05:20 and the last train leaving Corby at 22:26. From London St Pancras International, the first train departs at 05:45, and the last train leaves at 23:15. On Sundays, services start later, with the first train departing from Corby at 12:00 and the last train leaving Corby at 21:00. From London St Pancras International, the first train departs at 12:15, and the last train leaves at 21:45.

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. Executive Car Park

2. Fire Station

3. Percival House

4. Percival Way (Outside Signature Hangar 125)

5. Percival Way (Outside TUI Hangar 61)

6. LLA Technical Services Department

7. Car Hire Centre 

 

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

Electric Vehicles

There are two EV charging locations available for use across the airport campus:

• Hangar 24 (adjacent to the Technical Services Department) – 8 charging stations

• Percival House car park – 5 charging stations

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

Staff Travel Discounts

As part of our team, 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: https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/business-travel/employer-travel-club/london-luton-airport

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: https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ticket-info/multi-operator-tickets

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

Coach

Cycling

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

• Stay updated with Airport Management Notices and the latest information on the Airport Community App.

• If you have a question or require assistance, contact the Surface Access team at [email protected]