London Luton Airport is not directly on the London Underground. The usual public transport route is a train to Luton Airport Parkway followed by the Luton DART to the terminal. Coaches and taxis are alternatives, but the best choice depends on your departure station, luggage, time and ticket.
How the Luton route works
- Travel by train to Luton Airport Parkway.
- Follow signs for the airport transfer and board the Luton DART.
- Allow time for the transfer between the railway platform and terminal.
- Check the return connection and any planned engineering work before leaving the airport.
Train plus Luton DART
The Luton DART connects Luton Airport Parkway with the airport terminal. It is a separate airport transfer from the London train, so check whether your rail ticket includes the airport station or whether a separate DART ticket is required. The operator’s current information should be treated as the source for fares, operating hours and frequency.
Which London station should you use?
Train routes vary by departure station and operator. Check the complete journey from your accommodation rather than assuming St Pancras is always the best starting point. From central London, compare the walk to the departure station, train frequency and the final DART transfer.
Coaches, luggage and accessibility
Coaches can be useful when your destination or departure point is not close to a railway station, but traffic can affect the journey. With luggage, leave extra time for the train-to-DART transfer. Check the airport’s assisted-travel information if you need help at the terminal or station.
Tickets and payment
Compare through tickets to “Luton Airport” with separate rail and DART purchases. Do not compare only the London train fare. Check the current rules with the official London Luton Airport DART page and Luton DART.
Review date and official sources
Reviewed September 2026: Confirm train times, DART frequency, fares and disruption information before travel. Use TfL Journey Planner for the London section and the airport or rail operator for the complete route.
Related guides
See the airport transport hub, first-time Tube guide, London fares guide and Stansted guide.
