First train | 10:33 | |
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Last train | 22:16 | |
Departure station | Cross Gates | |
Arrival station | Luton Airport Parkway | |
Journey time | From 3h 43m | |
Distance | 141 miles (226 km) | |
Frequency | 1 train per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Train operators |
Thinking about taking the train from Cross Gates to Luton Airport Parkway? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 37 minutes to travel the 141 miles (226 km) from Cross Gates to Luton Airport Parkway by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Cross Gates to Luton Airport Parkway in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Luton Airport Parkway by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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