Trains to Luton Airport

Catching a train to Luton Airport is simple. Luton Airport train station, officially known as Luton Airport Parkway Station, is about a mile from the airport itself.

How to get to Luton Airport by train

As the station is about a mile from the airport, you'll need to get a shuttle bus. This is a frequent five-minute bus which takes you from the train station to the airport. However, along with waiting times, it may add an extra 20 minutes to your journey.

When booking train times to align with your flight, make sure you factor this in.

Getting a London to Luton Airport train is particularly easy, with major stations like London St Pancras and London Bridge offering train services to the airport.

For example, the service from London St Pancras International to London Luton Airport takes around 22 minutes, departing every 30 minutes. You can also get a train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway, which takes between 23 and 35 minutes.

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Top routes to Luton Airport

ROUTE DURATION FROM PRICE FROM
Birmingham New Street to London Euston 1h 26mins £16
Preston to London Euston 2h 12mins £32
Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston 2h 11mins £32
Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston 2h 20mins £25

What to do at Luton Airport

There’s plenty to do while waiting for your flight at Luton. With a diverse selection of stores offering last-minute travel essentials or clothing, you’ll have no trouble with retail options. For international travellers, there's the added perk of duty-free shopping.

To serve your preflight hunger, you'll be delighted by the dining options at Luton Airport. From traditional English food to diverse restaurants, you can indulge in an array of delectable cuisines. If you're fond of a drink before take-off, there’s The Smithfield, which also serves an amazing breakfast.

No matter your taste, Luton Airport has all kinds of food options, from hot breakfast fast food and Pret a Manger.

Luton Airport goes the extra mile to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey for all its passengers, making it a pleasant start to your travel.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to Luton Airport

If you’re looking to save some extra money on your train ticket to Luton Airport, there are a few ways you can do so.

Firstly, you need to try Avanti's Best Fare Finder to get the best deals on your tickets. You can also set up Advance Train Ticket Alerts to secure the lowest price ahead of time.

If you’re travelling at certain times, you can travel off-peak. This involves journeys between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek or any time on Friday or the weekend.

If you're getting tickets as a family, you need to check out our Family Tickets page. This will give you more information on child tickets and the Family & Friends Railcard, which gives discounts of up to 60%.

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Get the Avanti app

The app is an essential download for those in charge of travel logistics. If you want the freedom to pick your own seat, keep in tune with train times and generally make your life easier when travelling with us, download the Avanti West Coast App.

Get other special benefits such as making changes to your route, tracking your train, and buying tickets with your payment method of choice. The app also allows you to store all your tickets in one place.

We know travelling by plane can be stressful, so we want to make that bit before as smooth as possible for you.

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London Euston at a glance

  • Accessible Taxis

    The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up��point reached via the lifts.

    You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482.

    The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.

  • Accessible Ticket Machines

    Mobility Assistance will help passengers buying tickets if required.

  • Customer Help Points

    A dedicated Mobility Assistance Reception is located on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office.

    Monday-Saturday 07:00-23:00Sunday 08:00-23:00

  • Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

    Avanti West Coast have a height adjusted ticket counter which can be found in the ticket office on the left hand side of the Main Concourse when entering the station.

  • Impaired Mobility Set Down

    Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Lounge Reception that can be found on the left hand side of the main entrance or from any member of staff. It is advised to use the Mobility assistance number at London Euston Station on 02079226482 if being booked on the day. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with.

  • Induction Loop
    Yes
  • National Key Toilets

    These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.

  • Ramp For Train Access
    Yes
  • Staff Help Available

    Monday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Tuesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Wednesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Thursday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Friday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Saturday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Sunday – 05:15 to 01:30

    Help is available from the Mobility Assistance Reception (if closed please use number on the reception door) or see any member of station staff. Mobility Assistance Reception is open 07:00-23:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00-23:00 on Sunday. 

    Disabled assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank & drop off area. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Reception that can be found on the main concourse between Boots & the ticket office or from any member of staff. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with:

  • Step Free Access

    Suitable for disabled passengers. Level access to all platforms via ramps. Lifts provided between concourse, taxi & car park and London Underground ticket hall.

    Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has step-free access Westbound only to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.

    For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here.

  • Wheelchairs Available
    Yes
  • This station does not offer

    Accessible Public Telephones

  • Buying / collecting tickets
  • Getting to / from the station
  • Station Facilities