Getting to and from London’s airports can be congested and expensive; one smaller airport is making it easier for travelers. The Luton Airport Parkway is the railway station that serves the Luton Airport. The Luton Airport is one of five international airports that serve London. It is a value oriented airport in a number of ways but primarily as it is a host for a number of discount airlines like EasyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air. The airport also does a brisk business in seasonal and chartered flights. The railway station is connected to the airport by a shuttle.

The Luton Airport Parkway is a new station that serves as a public transportation line into London and surrounding areas. This ties into the idea of Luton being a value based airport. Whereas, at an airport like Heathrow one would expect many to most to travel via taxicabs, rental cars, or car services. At Luton, though these options still exist, one could expect passengers to look for more economical options in transport. Hence, the value of the Luton Airport Parkway.

The Luton Airport Parkway railway station does offer a four story car park. This way one could also use the station to travel south into London or north to locations like Leicester or Nottingham. Leaving their vehicle at the car park. The station has a waiting area (free for twenty minutes) for pickups from arriving passengers. The station does have waiting rooms, toilets, and a coffee shop to make waiting easier.

Overall, this railway station adds to Luton Airport’s already value oriented offerings.