Luton airport directions
London Luton airport is located near Luton - 10 miles north up the M1 above the the M25 or 32 miles north of Central London.
Getting to Luton Airport By Road
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From the M1: Luton Airport just two miles (5 minutes in normal traffic) from the M1. Exit the M1 at Junction 10. The route to the airport is clearly signposted.
From the M25: Luton Airport is 15 minutes from the M25 (in normal traffic). Exit the M25 at Junction 21 for the M1 northbound, then exit the M1 at junction 10 and follow the signs.
From the East and A1: You can also get to Luton Airport from the East and A1 via the A505 dual carriageway through Hitchin. The airport lies just off the A505 and is clearly signposted.
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Getting to Luton Airport By Rail
Note: Holiday Extras offer 'train plus hotel' packages to Luton airport.
The airport is served by Luton Airport Parkway Station. A constant, low cost shuttle bus service operates between the airport terminal (Bay 1) and this rail station - a 1.8km (5 minute) journey. At peak times this shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes, and at off-peak times the service operates every 14 - 16 minutes. Telephone 01582 405 100 for more information.
Regular rail services between central London and Luton Parkway take as little as 25 minutes. Trains are operated by Thameslink and Midland Mainline, plus there is a coach link (from the airport) to Milton Keynes Station for Virgin Trains.
Rail Planner: For National Rail Enquiries visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. This website provides impartial information on planning a rail journey.
Thameslink: Thameslink trains southbound run into London and on to Brighton, or northbound towards Bedford. Luton Airport Parkway is around 35 minutes away from King's Cross Thameslink station. For more information about Thameslink services please visit www.thameslink.co.uk.
Midland Mainline: Midland Mainline trains connect major cities in the East Midlands and Yorkshire with Luton Airport Parkway. For Midland Mainline timetables and information visit www.midlandmainline.com.
Virgin: Virgin Rail Link (Luton Railair coach) from Bay 7 to Milton Keynes Station, where you can pick up Virgin Trains services to / from the West Midlands and the West of England. The service runs hourly from early until late, 7 days a week. For more information call +44 (0)845 722 2333 or visit www.virgin.com/trains.
Getting to Luton Airport by Coach
Note: Holiday Extras offer 'coach plus hotel' packages to Luton airport.
Luton Airport has connections with key towns and cities across the country. The coach pick up and drop off points are situated in front of the terminal building.
easyBus: easyBus operates an express (direct / non-stop) minibus service between Central London (Baker Street), and Bay 4 outside the terminal. This service operates 7 days a week; from around 08:00 to 21:00. Scheduled journey time is 55 minutes.
Fares are from £2.00 one way, with amount varying according to demand. Usually the earlier you book the less you pay. The price includes carriage of one medium sized suitcase (or similar) and one piece of hand luggage. For more information visit www.easybus.co.uk.
Green line: The Green Line 757 provides an express coach link between Luton Airport and Central London - Brent Cross, Marble Arch and Victoria. The scheduled journey time is 75 minutes. For more information visit www.arrivabus.co.uk.
National Express: operate from bays 5 and 6 outside the airport, with regular services between Luton airport and destinations including Birmingham, Cambridge, East Midlands, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Stansted Airport.
- Number 203 travels between the airport and Mansfield, Nottingham, Leicester, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick
- Number 422 travels between the airport and Burnley, Blackburn, Manchester, Manchester Airport, Birmingham, Birmingham Airport, London Victoria.
- Number 707 travels between the airport and Northampton, Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport.
- Number 787 travels between the airport and Cambridge, Royston, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Hemel, Hempstead, Heathrow Airport.
- Number 777 travels between the airport and Birmingham, Birmingham Airport, East Midlands, Milton Keynes, Hitchin, Stevenage, Stansted Airport.
For more information click on this National Express link.
Getting to Luton Airport by local buses
Luton Airport is served by frequent bus services connecting the airport and surrounding areas. Local Buses operate from bays 8 and 9 outside the airport.
There are frequent bus services to Luton Town Centre, Watford, St Albans, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden and Dunstable. For further information please contact Traveline on: +44 (0)870 608 2608.
