How can I get to Luton airport?
By Car
Distances
Central London: 35 miles
North London: 30 miles
Milton Keynes: 25 miles
Birmingham: 90 miles
Oxford: 50 miles
Cambridge: 35 miles
From the East
Access to London Luton Airport from the East and A1 is via the A505
dual carriageway from Hitchin. The airport lies just off the A505
and is clearly signposted.
From the M1
London Luton Airport is only 30 minutes from North London, 15 minutes
from the M25 and 5 minutes from the M1.
The airport is just two miles from the M1 motorway. Exit the motorway
at Junction 10. The route to the airport is clearly signposted.
From the M25
The M25 gives convenient access to London Luton Airport from Essex,
Kent, Surrey and Sussex as well as from the North and North-East
London. Exit M25 Junction 21 for access to the M1.
From the West
Access to London Luton Airport from the West is possible through
several routes. If approaching via Dunstable, follow the airport
signs. Alternative approaches include travelling via M40/M25 to
join the M1 and then exit via Junction 10.
By Taxi
Chauffeur driven car hire services are provided by the airports'
official concessionaire, Checker Cars.
There is a quoted fare system and taxis can be pre-booked with
fares paid in advance by cash or credit card, or at the end of the
journey. Checker Cars has a booking office in the North Terminal
arrivals area and a booking office in the northern entrance building
leading to the South Terminal.
Cars with swivel seats are available for disabled travellers.
Checker Cars
South Terminal - Tel : +44 (0)1293 502808
North Terminal - Tel : +44 (0)1293 501377
Set down and pick up
For security reasons, private cars may not stop on the terminal
forecourt roads for any purpose other than to set down or pick up
passengers. Cars left unattended are liable to be towed away by
the police and a retrieval charge levied.
If leaving a vehicle unattended to set down or pick up passengers,
please use the multi-story car parks.
By Train
Regular services to central London, the Midlands and northern
England are operated by Thameslink and Midland Mainline. A constant,
free shuttle bus service operates to and from Luton Airport Parkway
station, situated just 1.8km from the airport terminal building.
Tickets can be purchased at the desk in the arrivals area at the
railway station.
Luton Airport Parkway Station opened November 1999 provides a dedicated
rail link for London Luton Airport. The station significantly improves
access to the airport by public transport. A £23 million three
storey station with escalators and lifts to all levels and provides
1,000 car parking spaces situated minutes away from the existing
airport terminal. Served by fast and frequent Thameslink services
to North London, Central London, the City and Brighton, plus Midland
Mainline services to East Midlands, London, Yorkshire. A dedicated
Airport Shuttle bus service links the station with the terminal.
Intercity
+44 (0) 208 3877070
Midland Mainline Website
www.midlandmainline.com
National Rail Enquiries
+44 (0) 8457 484950
Thameslink Website
www.thameslink.co.uk
UK Public Transport Information Website
www.pti.org.uk
Virgin Rail link - Bay 15
Connecting London Luton Airport with Milton Keynes Central Station.
Fares are available for London Luton Airport to Milton Keynes round
trip and also including onward travel on the Virgin Rail Network.
For further information fares and timetables contact:
+44 (0) 8457 222 333 or visit www.virgin.com/trains
By Coach
Travelling by coach to London Luton Airport could not be
easier. London Luton Airport has excellent connections with key
towns and cities in the UK. The coach pick up and set down points
are situated in front of the terminal building - appropriate bay
numbers are shown below.
Tickets can be purchased at the airport from the ticket desk in
the arrivals area.
Flightlink - Bay 9-10
Flightlink operate frequent services connecting London Luton Airport
with Leicester, Mansfield and Nottingham.
For further information fares and timetables contact:
+44 (0) 8705 747757 or visit
www.gobycoach.com
General Information
For more information on coach services available visit www.pti.org.uk
Greenline 757 - Bay 7-8
A daily express service between London Luton Airport and Central
London stopping at Brent Cross, Finchley Road Station, Baker Street,
Marble Arch and Victoria.
For further information on fares and timetables contact:
+44 (0) 870 6087261 or visit www.greenline.co.uk
Jetlink - Bay 9-10
Jetlink operate frequent services connecting London Luton Airport
with Amersham, Baldock, Birmingham, Birmingham Airport, Brighton,
Cambridge, Coventry, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Hemel Hempstead,
High Wycombe, Hitchin, Letchworth, London Colney, Mildenhall, Milton
Keynes, Newmarket, Northampton, Norwich, Royston, Stansted and Thetford.
For further information fares and timetables contact: +44 (0) 8705
747757. Passengers can connect at Heathrow Airport or Birmingham
onto the National Express network www.gobycoach.com
Local Bus Services
London Luton Airport is served by frequent bus services connecting
the airport and the surrounding areas.
For further information please contact:
+44 (0) 1582 405100 for the Information Desk
+44 (0) 8706 082608 for Traveline
Virgin Rail Link - Bay 15
Connecting London Luton Airport with Milton Keynes Central Station.
Fares are available for London Luton Airport to Milton Keynes round
trip and also including onward travel on the Virgin Rail Network.
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