Updated: October 2009
Traveling by Train between Luton Airport and Central London
Luton Airport Parkway station is close to the airport and a regular shuttle bus connects the two. Rail passengers can purchase through tickets to the airport, other users can purchase tickets for £1 each way.
First Capital Connect (formerly Thameslink) operate up to six trains per hour to and from St. Pancras International, London Bridge, Farringdon, London City Thameslink and Blackfriars stations. (Note, Blackfriars underground station is closed until late 2011 as part of Network Rail's Thameslink upgrade program.) Journey time is from 35 minutes. An hourly service operates through the night to and from St. Pancras International and Blackfriars. Fares are from £11.50 single.
East Midlands Trains (formerly Midland Mainline) operate a frequent service from St. Pancras International to and from Luton Airport Parkway station. Average journey time is 35 minutes between 04.36 (-6.06 and 02.07 on Sundays) and 01.36.
Coach Services between Luton Airport and Central London
Green Line route 757 operates up to four coaches per hour to and from Baker Street, Marble Arch and Victoria, 24 hours a day. Journey time from 70 minutes. Online fares are from £14 single.
The Easy Bus service to and from Luton Airport has been incorporated into Green Line service 757. The service operates every 20-30 minutes. Journey time is 80 minutes. Online fares are much cheaper. Online fares from £2 single.
Orbis Air Link operate to and from Luton Airport and destinations in west London. Prices from £12.50 single.
By Taxi between Luton Airport and Central London
There are usually cabs queuing for customers at Luton airport. Enquire with the driver beforehand how much your journey will cost. A metered trip to/from central London will cost about £90. Tipping is not compulsory, but 10% is considered the norm. Only use a reputable mini-cab and never use unauthorized drivers who offer their services at airports or stations.
