🚇 Public Transport near London Luton Airport
Luton, Bedfordshire • Last updated 2025-09-06 UTC
Luton DART
Luton DART is an automated, cable‑hauled shuttle linking London Luton Airport’s Central Terminal and Luton DART Parkway in under four minutes. Operating 24/7, it provides a step‑free, fully accessible connection with real-time rail and flight information on board and in stations. Rail tickets to or from “Luton Airport” on operators such as Thameslink and Luton Airport Express include the DART, enabling a seamless train‑to‑plane transfer.
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Luton DART
Automated people mover linking the airport’s Central Terminal and Luton DART Parkway next to Luton Airport Parkway rail station. Operates 24/7 with frequent departures and a journey time under four minutes. Step‑free throughout with level boarding and lifts; real‑time rail and flight updates are provided. DART travel is included with many rail tickets marked “Luton Airport” (e.g., Thameslink, Luton Airport Express) for seamless interchange.
Thameslink
Thameslink operates frequent National Rail services between London Luton Airport and central London via Luton Airport Parkway, using the Luton DART shuttle for terminal access. Through-tickets include the DART. Trains serve key central stations including London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars and London Bridge, with onward services to Gatwick Airport, Brighton and Bedford. Standard National Rail ticketing is accepted.
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Luton Airport to London St Pancras
Through-ticketed connection from London Luton Airport via the Luton DART to Luton Airport Parkway, then Thameslink to London St Pancras International. Frequent all-day service with step-free access at both ends.
Luton Airport to London Bridge
Through-ticketed link from London Luton Airport via the DART to Luton Airport Parkway, then Thameslink through the core to London Bridge. Calls at key central stations en route for easy interchanges.
Luton Airport to Farringdon
Through-ticketed journey from London Luton Airport using the DART to Luton Airport Parkway, then Thameslink via London St Pancras International to Farringdon for connections to the Elizabeth line and Underground.
Luton Airport to City Thameslink
Through-ticketed connection from London Luton Airport via the DART and Thameslink to City Thameslink, travelling through London St Pancras International and Farringdon in the Thameslink core.
Luton Airport to Gatwick Airport
Through-ticketed rail transfer between London Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport. Use the DART to Luton Airport Parkway, then Thameslink via central London and the Brighton Main Line to Gatwick Airport.
Luton Airport to Brighton
Through-ticketed journey from London Luton Airport to Brighton. Take the DART to Luton Airport Parkway, then Thameslink through central London and the Brighton Main Line to the south coast.
Luton Airport to Bedford
Through-ticketed connection from London Luton Airport via the DART to Luton Airport Parkway, then northbound Thameslink services towards Bedford for regional onward travel.
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