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London Luton Airport

GETTING FROM THE AIRPORTS
5. London Luton Airport

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General Airport Information

Airport Code: LTN

Distance from central London: 32 miles (51km)

Contact: For flight and travel information call:

+44 (0)158 240 5100.

By Private Transfer

For a personal and hassle-free introduction to London, it makes sense to use of one of the many private transfer providers servicing Luton Airport. The service is often cheaper than the equivalent taxi fare and definitely much less trouble.

Private transfers allow you to avoid queuing or searching for transport - your driver meets you with a personalised sign in the airport Arrivals Hall, assists you with your luggage, escorts you to your vehicle and transfers you straight to your hotel.

We've hand-picked a selection of what we think are the best transfer companies in the industry.

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By Train

The Luton Airport Express is the fastest train service running from Luton Airport Parkway into central London. There is a regular service to central London taking only 27 - 28 minutes from Luton Airport Parkway station. The airport runs a free shuttle bus service from the 1.8km journey between the terminal and Luton Airport Parkway station.

Frequency:

The express service operates approximately half-hourly and runs directly into St Pancras train and Tube station from 07:38 to 21:07.

Other operators also run regular services from Luton Airport to London Bridge and Blackfriars train and Tube stations. These services run through the night and take between 30 and 60 minutes.

Duration:

30 - 60 minutes depending on the service and destination.

Tickets:

First Class: £16.70 (Single), £33.40 (Return)
Express Class: £11.20 (Single), £22.40 (Return)

Contact:

For information on all these services call the National Rail Enquiry service on: 08457 48 49 50.

By Coach

The Luton and District 757 Greenline coach runs a regular express service from Luton Airport into central London. It leaves from bays 10-12.

Frequency:

It operates 24-hours, seven days a week and runs directly into London Victoria train and Tube station.
Coaches from Luton Airport to London Victoria run every 15 - 20 minutes in the daytime and every 30 minutes in the evening. Coaches from London Victoria to Luton Airport run at the same frequency.

Duration:

The average journey time is 90 minutes.

Tickets:

Standard: £10.50 (Single), £15.00 (Return)
Off-Peak: £10.00 (Return)

Other Services:

Easybus also runs a service from the airport to central London (Baker Street).

Contact:

For information on Greenline services call: 0870 608 7261.

By Taxi

Taxi stands are located at the front of the terminal building and are fully accessible for disabled passengers. There are two main companies operating from London Luton Airport: Alpha Taxis (01582 595555) and CABCO Taxis (01582 736666).

A Black Cab taxi holds up to 5 people and can be picked up from outside the airport. To avoid the inevitable queues for taxis, you can book in advance through London Black Cabs. 48-hours notice is required for airport transfers. Flights arrival times are monitored by reservation staff so you do not need to worry about delays to your flight. You will be met outside the customs area by your driver who will assist you in carrying your luggage to the vehicle. London Black Cabs can also arrange your return journey at the time of booking.

Duration:

Journey time by private taxi or Black Cab into central London is 60 - 75 minutes.

Price:

Average cost from the airport into central London ranges from £78 - £80.

Credit cards are accepted, although there is a 10% handling charge.

A 'meeting fee' of approximately £7 is often required for journeys from the airport, to cover parking and waiting times.

Contact:

To book or for more information call: 07957 696673.