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How to get to London Luton airport

To reach London Luton airport by public transport: DART (shuttle) to Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport Express (train) to London and coaches. Check times and fares on the operator's page before you go.

Checked 9 Oct

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Public transport

From the official page, read on 19 Oct 2026:

DART (shuttle) to Luton Airport Parkway

Luton Airport Express (train) to London

Coaches

Taxi and ride hailing

Taxis wait outside the terminal. Use the official rank, or a ride hailing app where it works in that country, and agree the price or check the meter before you set off.

Parking

The car parks of London Luton airport, with their prices, are on its own site.

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Questions

How far is London Luton airport from London?

44 km in a straight line from the centre of London. The trip by road or rail is longer; the operator's page has the times.

Can I park at London Luton airport?

The car parks of London Luton airport, with their prices, are on its own site.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

On a flight from the EU, or into the EU on an EU airline, you can be owed up to €600 a passenger when you arrive 3 hours late or more, the flight is cancelled less than 14 days before, or you're denied boarding, unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances. Check your flight for free.

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