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'''Luton Airport Parkway railway station''' is the railway station for [[London Luton Airport]] in [[Bedfordshire]], [[England]]. The station is situated approximately {{convert|1|mi}} west of the airport, to which it is linked by a frequent shuttle bus service.<ref name="new ltn shuttle buses">{{cite web| url=http://www.lutononsunday.com/lutononsunday%2Dnews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=250004| author=Luton on Sunday| date=20 January 2008| title=Airport shuttle bus will charge in future| accessdate=20 January 2008}}</ref>
'''Luton Airport Parkway railway station''' is the railway station for [[London Luton Airport]] in [[Bedfordshire]], [[England]]. The station is situated approximately {{convert|1|mi}} west of the airport, to which it is linked by a frequent shuttle bus service.<ref name="new ltn shuttle buses">{{cite web| url=http://www.lutononsunday.com/lutononsunday%2Dnews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=250004| author=Luton on Sunday| date=20 January 2008| title=Airport shuttle bus will charge in future| accessdate=20 January 2008}}</ref>


The station is located on the [[Midland Main Line]] and is served by [[First Capital Connect|First Capital Connect (FCC)]] and [[East Midlands Trains]] trains. From the station, services are available north to [[Bedford]], [[Wellingborough]], [[Kettering]], [[Leicester]], [[Derby]] and [[Nottingham]]. Passengers can also travel south to [[London]], [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]], [[Sutton railway station (London)|Sutton]], [[London Gatwick Airport]] and [[Brighton]].
The station is located on the [[Midland Main Line]] and is served by [[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]] and [[East Midlands Trains]]. From the station, services are available north to [[Bedford]], [[Wellingborough]], [[Kettering]], [[Leicester]], [[Derby]] and [[Nottingham]]. Passengers can also travel south to [[London]], [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]], [[Sutton railway station (London)|Sutton]], [[London Gatwick Airport]] and [[Brighton]].


== History ==
== History ==
The station was opened in 1999, specifically to serve [[Luton Airport]]. Initially it was linked to the airport by free shuttle buses operated by [[National Car Parks]] on behalf of the airport's owners. In January 2008 the free shuttle bus service was replaced by a more frequent, but chargeable, service provided by [[First Capital Connect]].<ref name="new ltn shuttle buses"/>
The station was opened in 1999, specifically to serve [[Luton Airport]]. Initially it was linked to the airport by free shuttle buses operated by [[National Car Parks]] on behalf of the airport's owners. In January 2008 the free shuttle bus service was replaced by a more frequent, but chargeable, service provided by [[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]].<ref name="new ltn shuttle buses"/>


In November 2008, the station became the first on the [[Thameslink]] route to have its platforms extended in order to accommodate twelve-coach trains as part of the [[Thameslink Programme]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1326.aspx|title=Thameslink Programme|publisher=Network Rail|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> In April 2013, a new northern entrance was opened on Kimpton Road, Luton.
In November 2008, the station became the first on the [[Thameslink]] route to have its platforms extended in order to accommodate twelve-coach trains as part of the [[Thameslink Programme]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1326.aspx|title=Thameslink Programme|publisher=Network Rail|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> In April 2013, a new northern entrance was opened on Kimpton Road, Luton.
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The typical off-peak service from this station is as follows:
The typical off-peak service from this station is as follows:


*4 trains per hour (tph) to [[Brighton railway station|Brighton]] via London and [[Gatwick Airport railway station|Gatwick Airport]] ([[First Capital Connect]])
*4 trains per hour (tph) to [[Brighton railway station|Brighton]] via London and [[Gatwick Airport railway station|Gatwick Airport] ([[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]])
*2 tph to [[Sutton railway station (London)|Sutton]] via London and [[Wimbledon station|Wimbledon]] ([[First Capital Connect]])
*2 tph to [[Sutton railway station (London)|Sutton]] via London and [[Wimbledon station|Wimbledon]] ([[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]])
*1 tph to [[London St Pancras|London St Pancras International]] only ([[East Midlands Trains]])
*1 tph to [[London St Pancras|London St Pancras International]] only ([[East Midlands Trains]])
*2 tph to [[Luton railway station|Luton]] only ([[First Capital Connect]])
*2 tph to [[Luton railway station|Luton]] only ([[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]])
*4 tph to [[Bedford railway station|Bedford]] (all stations) ([[First Capital Connect]])
*4 tph to [[Bedford railway station|Bedford]] (all stations) ([[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]])
*1 tph to [[Nottingham railway station|Nottingham]] via [[Leicester railway station|Leicester]] (fast to Bedford) ([[East Midlands Trains]])
*1 tph to [[Nottingham railway station|Nottingham]] via [[Leicester railway station|Leicester]] (fast to Bedford) ([[East Midlands Trains]])


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=== Shuttle service to London Luton Airport ===
=== Shuttle service to London Luton Airport ===
The station is connected to [[London Luton Airport]] by a shuttle bus which takes 10 minutes for the journey. Services run every 10 minutes during the day and connect with all trains calling at the station overnight. The service is provided by [[First Capital Connect]], and through booking to the airport is available from all [[National Rail]] stations. Passengers without through tickets must pay an additional fare to use the buses.<ref name="new ltn shuttle buses"/><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/faq/14/64/how-often-does-the-shuttle-bus-run-between-london-luton-airport-and-luton-airport-parkway-rail-station.html | title = How often does the shuttle bus run between London Luton Airport and Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station? | publisher = London Luton Airport | accessdate = 2013-08-09}}</ref>
The station is connected to [[London Luton Airport]] by a shuttle bus which takes 10 minutes for the journey. Services run every 10 minutes during the day and connect with all trains calling at the station overnight. The service is provided by [[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]], and through booking to the airport is available from all [[National Rail]] stations. Passengers without through tickets must pay an additional fare to use the buses.<ref name="new ltn shuttle buses"/><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/faq/14/64/how-often-does-the-shuttle-bus-run-between-london-luton-airport-and-luton-airport-parkway-rail-station.html | title = How often does the shuttle bus run between London Luton Airport and Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station? | publisher = London Luton Airport | accessdate = 2013-08-09}}</ref>


== Station facilities ==
== Station facilities ==
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Revision as of 04:48, 14 September 2014

Luton Airport Parkway
General information
LocationLuton
Managed byThameslink
Platforms4
Other information
Station codeLTN
History
OpenedNovember 1999
Railways around Luton
Legend
Midland Main Line
 Leagrave
branch to Dunstable
 Luton
Luton Bute Street
Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Luton Airport
Luton DART
Luton Hoo
Chiltern Green
branch to
Welwyn Garden City
Midland Main Line
Intermediate-level concourse adjacent to Platform 4

Luton Airport Parkway railway station is the railway station for London Luton Airport in Bedfordshire, England. The station is situated approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the airport, to which it is linked by a frequent shuttle bus service.[1]

The station is located on the Midland Main Line and is served by Thameslink and East Midlands Trains. From the station, services are available north to Bedford, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Passengers can also travel south to London, Wimbledon, Sutton, London Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

History

The station was opened in 1999, specifically to serve Luton Airport. Initially it was linked to the airport by free shuttle buses operated by National Car Parks on behalf of the airport's owners. In January 2008 the free shuttle bus service was replaced by a more frequent, but chargeable, service provided by Thameslink.[1]

In November 2008, the station became the first on the Thameslink route to have its platforms extended in order to accommodate twelve-coach trains as part of the Thameslink Programme.[2] In April 2013, a new northern entrance was opened on Kimpton Road, Luton.

Services

Rail services

The typical off-peak service from this station is as follows:

Other East Midlands Trains services, from Leeds, Sheffield and Derby, run through at high speed, but do sometimes stop. Interchange with these services can be made at Leicester and St Pancras.

Shuttle service to London Luton Airport

The station is connected to London Luton Airport by a shuttle bus which takes 10 minutes for the journey. Services run every 10 minutes during the day and connect with all trains calling at the station overnight. The service is provided by Thameslink, and through booking to the airport is available from all National Rail stations. Passengers without through tickets must pay an additional fare to use the buses.[1][3]

Station facilities

  • Four platforms
  • Four waiting rooms
  • Newsagent/Cafe
  • Telephones
  • ATM
  • Ticket barriers
  • FastTicket machine
  • Toilets
  • Multistorey car park
  • Free 20 minute wait car park
  • The station participates in the Plusbus scheme where train and bus tickets can be bought together for a cheaper price. It is in the same town as Luton and Leagrave stations.

Service patterns

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
East Midlands Trains
Thameslink
Thameslink
Thameslink
Bedford/Luton-Sevenoaks (peak trains)

References

  1. ^ a b c Luton on Sunday (20 January 2008). "Airport shuttle bus will charge in future". Retrieved 20 January 2008.
  2. ^ "Thameslink Programme". Network Rail. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  3. ^ "How often does the shuttle bus run between London Luton Airport and Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station?". London Luton Airport. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
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