Trains from Bedford to Luton Airport

Travel from Bedford to London Luton Airport by train. Plan your journey online for live train information and to buy tickets.

Train tickets to Luton Airport cost from just £16.90 one-way from Bedford, and trains run every half an hour.

There are direct trains from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkway throughout the day, then take the Luton DART shuttle from the station to the airport. Just choose Luton Airport as your destination for a combined ticket that takes you from door-to-door.

How much does a train ticket from Bedford to Luton Airport cost?

Train tickets from Bedford to Luton Airport cost from £16.90 one-way or £33.80 return, with no booking fees.

For convenience at a great price, our Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets let you travel at quieter times of day and you can buy from 12 weeks ahead until just before you board. Or get the most flexibility with our Anytime tickets.

Plan your journey online here to check the cheapest train tickets for your journey.

How long does the train from Bedford to Luton Airport take?

The train from Bedford to Luton Airport takes around 35 minutes. This includes transfer time to the Luton DART terminal at Luton Airport Parkway station and the four-minute shuttle to the airport.

Check your journey online for up to date information on your chosen travel dates or check our timetable.

What is the fastest train from Bedford to Luton Airport?

The fastest train from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkway is 17 minutes. Then hop on the Luton DART for the four-minute shuttle to the airport.

What is the distance between Bedford and Luton Airport by train?

It’s around 20 miles from Bedford to London Luton Airport by train.

How many trains are there from Bedford to Luton Airport a day?

There are up to 33 Luton Airport Express trains a day from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkway.

Are there direct trains from Bedford to Luton Airport?

You can travel to Luton Airport Parkway from Bedford without changing trains. From here it’s a quick platform change for the Luton DART shuttle to the airport.

What time is the first train from Bedford to Luton Airport?

The first Luton Airport Express train leaves Bedford station for Luton Airport Parkway at 05:07 from Monday to Friday, and 05:40 on Saturday.

On a Sunday morning services may take longer. The first Luton Airport Express train leaves Bedford at 12:10 but there are earlier services to Luton Airport Parkway on EMR Intercity from 08:12. You can buy tickets for both Luton Airport Express and EMR Intercity services through our online booking page.

The Luton DART runs 24 hours a day.

Can I book assistance for my journey from Bedford to Luton Airport?

Yes. You can book assistance at the station and on the train between Bedford and London Luton Airport up to just two hours before you travel. Book assistance online or call our Passenger Assist team on 08000 11 33 23.