Luton Airport Parkway station
Parkway Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3JW
Luton Airport Parkway Station can be found on Parkway Road in Luton as shown on the map, and is operated by Thameslink.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
Ready to book your travel to Luton Airport Parkway? Search here to find the best journey for you, and save big with our FairSplits - we give you our Cheapest Split Ticket Price Guarantee*
Imagine a railway station that combines convenience, accessibility, and a gateway to exciting adventures—all this awaits you at Luton Airport Parkway. Whether you're jetting off from London Luton Airport, commuting to the city, or simply passing through, Luton Airport Parkway is a hub bustling with energy and opportunities. Allow me to guide you through the highlights and offerings of this indispensable station, ensuring a seamless travel experience and helping you make the most out of your journey.
Luton Airport Parkway is designed with passenger convenience in mind. Whether it's purchasing or collecting tickets, this station has got you covered. The ticket office operates extensively from 06:00 to midnight on weekdays and slightly reduced hours on weekends, with ticket machines available for around-the-clock purchases and collections. Accessibility is a key feature here, boasting step-free access throughout the station, making life easier for everyone, including those with mobility challenges. Moreover, assistance is readily available, and dedicated help points and staff ensure travelers are guided every step of the way. Cameras ensure security is paramount, while the availability of seating areas, accessible toilets, and refreshment facilities enhance the comfort of your wait.
The strategically placed Luton Airport Parkway connects efficiently with various transport modes, ensuring your onward journey is as smooth as your arrival. A dedicated rail replacement service is available for your convenience when needed. Taxis are lined up outside the main entrance, and for those heading straight to London Luton Airport, the Luton Dart provides a direct, swift connection. Local bus services also provide ample options for exploring the surrounding area beyond the train tracks.
One of the delights of using Luton Airport Parkway is its accessibility to various intriguing destinations. Frequent trains shuttle passengers to major London stations such as London St Pancras International, London Blackfriars, and Farringdon, to name a few. If you're headed further afield, consider journeys to Gatwick Airport, or soak up the seaside charm of Brighton. For those with hometown charms in mind, local train rides to Luton and beyond await your discovery.
With Luton Airport Parkway at your service, you'll find your journey crafted with ease and efficiency at every step. The station brings together a perfect blend of facilities, travel options, and connectivity within Luton, throughout the UK, and beyond. So, whether you're grabbing a cup of coffee, hopping on a train to the city, or catching a flight across the globe, Luton Airport Parkway sets the stage for seamless travel. Discover the station, embrace the journey, and enjoy the adventure that awaits.
Ticket Office | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ticket Office Opening hours |
| ||||||
Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||
---|---|---|---|
Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
Staff help available |
| ||
Customer help points | Yes | ||
Customer services notes | None | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property | None | ||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
---|---|
Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office. |
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day. Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:
|
Accessible Toilets | Yes |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Luton Airport Parkway |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | Yes |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes At the front of the station. |
Accessible spaces | 20 |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: |
Toilets | Yes |
---|---|
Accessible Toilets | Yes |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Luton Airport Parkway |
---|---|
Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||
---|---|---|---|
Operator | APCOA Parking UK | ||
Car Parking Availability |
| ||
Spaces | 824 | ||
Accessible spaces | 20 | ||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||
Parking charges | Free car parking available |
Refreshment Facilities | Available |
---|---|
ATM Machine | Available |
Shops | Available Coffee shops |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
---|---|
Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
---|---|
Spaces | 120 Front of the main entrance and Kimpton Road entrance. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
Type of Storage | Racks, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Located outside the main entrance, by the ticket office. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
The Luton Dart connects Luton Airport Parkway directly with London Luton Airport. For times and tickets, visit lutondart.com |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
from Brighton | Thameslink | 13:22 | 2 | 13:24 This train has been delayed by a fault with the signalling system earlier today |
from Corby | East Midlands Railway | 13:28 | 3 | On time |
from Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 13:27 | 2 | 13:30 |
from Bedford | Thameslink | 13:31 | 1 | On time |
from Three Bridges | Thameslink | 13:36 | 2 | On time |
from London St Pancras (Intl) | East Midlands Railway | 13:37 | 4 | On time |
from Bedford | Thameslink | 13:45 | 1 | On time |
from Luton | Thameslink | 13:50 | 1 | On time |
from Brighton | Thameslink | 13:52 | 2 | On time |
from Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 13:57 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
to Bedford | Thameslink | 13:23 | 2 | 13:26 This train has been delayed by a fault with the signalling system earlier today |
to London St Pancras (Intl) | East Midlands Railway | 13:28 | 3 | On time |
to Luton | Thameslink | 13:28 | 2 | 13:31 |
to Three Bridges | Thameslink | 13:32 | 1 | On time |
to Bedford | Thameslink | 13:37 | 2 | On time |
to Corby | East Midlands Railway | 13:37 | 4 | On time |
to Brighton | Thameslink | 13:46 | 1 | On time |
to Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 13:50 | 1 | On time |
to Bedford | Thameslink | 13:53 | 2 | On time |
to Luton | Thameslink | 13:58 | 2 | On time |