Luton Airport Parkway Train Station

The quick and easy connection to your next adventure.

Luton Airport Parkway station serves as the main access point to London Luton Airport. Trains heading south to London depart from platform 3, whilst those travelling north to Corby leave from platform 4.

Known as the gateway to Luton Airport, this station connects with various UK rail services and provides efficient travel to and from one of the UK’s busiest airports.

A covered footbridge, equipped with escalators and lifts, provides step-free access between the train platform and the Luton DART, for a quick transfer to the airport terminal.

Trains to Luton Airport Parkway: Route

The Luton Airport Express, operated by EMR, offers daily train services between London St Pancras International and Corby, with stops at Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton and Luton Airport Parkway.

Once you’ve arrived at Luton Airport Parkway rail station there is a short walk to the Luton DART terminal where a passenger shuttle takes you directly to the airport terminal in under 4 minutes.

The Route Map showing the Luton Aiport connection at Luton Airport Parkway

Buying your train ticket to Luton Airport Parkway

The best way to get the cheapest possible train fare for your journey to or from Luton Airport Parkway is to book as far in advance as possible. If you need a combined ticket that includes the Luton DART shuttle transfer between Luton Parkway and the airport terminal, be sure to select Luton Airport as your destination or origin.

You are able to purchase your rail tickets either online or at your departing station, for the same day or up to 12 weeks ahead of your journey.

Luton Airport Parkway: Station Facilities

To ensure a smooth rail journey to or from Luton Airport Parkway, we’ve detailed the station facilities below.

    • Ticket machine: Yes

    • Pre-purchase collection: Yes

    • Ticket office opening times:

      • Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 00:30

      • Saturday: 06:30 - 00:00

      • Sunday: 07:30 – 00:00

    • Smartcards issues & validated: Yes

    • Seated area: Yes

    • Waiting room: Heated waiting area on platforms 2 & 3. There is a waiting area on the upper concourse for platform 4. Platform 1 doesn’t have a waiting area.

    • Toilets: Yes

    • Shops: Coffee shops are available at the station

    • WiFi: There is no WiFi at the station but may be available on trains that serve the station.

    • ATM: Yes

    • Lost property: Yes

    • Car parking: Yes, there is a car park at the station that is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday and has 824 spaces available.

    • Cycle storage: Yes, there is space for up to 120 bicycles to be stored securely under shelter that is covered by CCTV.

    • Luton Airport Parkway Station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW

Luton Airport Parkway: Transport Links

Luton Airport Parkway train station is well connected to the UK with frequent services to and from London St Pancras International in the south along with regular trains north to Corby, stopping at Kettering, Wellingborough and Bedford.

There are taxis available outside the main entrance and a range of bus services too, for onward travel if required.

If you’re heading to or from London Luton Airport, you have direct access to the Luton DART passenger shuttle via Luton Airport Parkway station, for an easy transfer.

There are plenty of car parking spaces at the station along with ample storage for bicycles too.

Accessibility & Passenger Assistance

Luton Airport Parkway train station has step free access to all platforms and staff are available to provide assistance getting on and off the trains.

Journey assistance can be provided in the moment, or you can pre-book this support in advance up to two hours before your departure time. Please aim to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your departure time so we can ensure the necessary arrangements are in place across your journey route. Find out more here.

Further information around accessibility at Luton Parkway station can be seen below:

  • Step free access to all platforms

  • Accessible ticket machines

  • Height adjusted ticket office counter

  • Induction loop system

  • Accessible toilets

  • Ramp for easy train access

  • Wheelchairs are available

  • Wide access ticket gates

  • Impaired mobility set down (front of station)

There is staff presence at the station 24/7 meaning there should always be someone to provide assistance when you need it.

Luton Airport Parkway FAQs

  • The ticket office at Luton Airport Parkway train station is open from 06:00 - 00:30 from Monday to Friday.

    This changes on the weekends with slightly reduced opening hours of 06:30 - 00:00 on Saturday and 07:30 - 00:00 on Sunday.

  • Luton Parkway is situated in Luton, Bedfordshire and is about 1 mile from London Luton Airport, making it a convenient rail link for passengers travelling to and from the airport.

    The stations address is - Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW.

  • Upon arriving into Luton Airport Parkway, there’s a short walk over to the Luton DART platform where a passenger shuttle whisks you from the train station directly to the airport terminal in under 4 minutes.

  • If you’re travelling from London to Luton Airport Parkway, trains depart every 30 minutes from early morning to late at night, Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, train services also run regularly but the journey time may be longer.

    For a full list of train times, download the Luton Airport train timetable.

  • Luton Airport Parkway station is managed by ThamesLink and you can contact customer service via the following methods:

    • Phone: 0345 026 4700

    • Textphone: 0800 975 1052 (for those with hearing impairments)

    • Email: [email protected]

    • Assisted Travel helpline: 0800 058 2844

  • Yes, there are designated help points throughout the station including near the ticket office, which also serves as the assistance meeting point.

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