Transport Links
Luton has an excellent transport infrastructure and is very easy to get to. Below is a map demonstrating the approximate time required to get to popular destinations in England and France.
By bus and coach
Luton is well connected by coach to cities and airports throughout the UK, as well as destinations in mainland Europe.
For national bus and coach information:
National enquiries: 08706 08 26 08
National Express: 08717 81 81 81
Stagecoach: 01604 67 60 60
For travel within Luton, there is a range of frequent bus services to and from Luton town centre. The principal stops are in Silver Street, New Bedford Road and Church Street.
For local bus information, please visit www.travelluton.co.uk
By Rail
Luton has three mainline railway stations: Luton, Leagrave and Luton Airport Parkway.
With trains departing approximately every 15 minutes to St Pancras International, travel by Eurostar has never been easier.
The First Capital Connect service links Luton directly with Brighton via St Pancras and Gatwick Airport. Discounted daysave tickets to Brighton are available from the Visitor Information Centre. Please call 01582 40 15 79 for more information.
Midland Mainline operates a fast service from Luton to St Pancras for onward journeys to Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield.
For train information:
National Rail: 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
Eurostar: 08705 18 61 86 (outside the UK dial 004412 33 61 75 75) or visit www.eurostar.com
By Air
London Luton Airport is the fastest growing airport in the country with passenger numbers nearing ten million in 2007, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade.
Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for low cost or no frills air travel and you can travel to over 90 destinations including services within the UK, to Europe and Africa.
The new terminal building was opened in 2005 following a £38m redevelopment and offers a great selection of shops as well as bars and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.
If you are starting your journey by car, the airport has conveniently located short, mid and long term car parks.
You can book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and car parking online at www.london-luton.co.uk
London Luton Airport served by a dedicated railway station, Luton Airport Parkway, llows easy access to and from the airport by rail. A (chargeable) shuttle bus takes passengers on the short journey from Luton Airport Parkway to the terminal.
Contact London Luton Airport on 01582 40 51 00.
