Airport Guide - Getting Here by Rail Regular services to central London, the Midlands and northern  England are operated by Thameslink and Midland Mainline. A constant, free  shuttle bus service operates to and from Luton Airport Parkway station, situated  just 1.8km from the airport terminal building. Tickets can be purchased at the  desk in the arrivals area at the railway station.   Approximate Journey Times to London Luton Airport by  Rail We're easier to get to than you  think   Dedicated Railway Station Luton Airport Parkway Station opened November 1999 provides a  dedicated rail link for London Luton Airport. The station significantly improves  access to the airport by public transport. A £23 million three storey station  with escalators and lifts to all levels and provides 1,000 car parking spaces  situated minutes away from the existing airport terminal. Served by fast and  frequent Thameslink services to North London, Central London, the City and  Brighton, plus Midland Mainline services to East Midlands, London, Yorkshire. A  dedicated Airport Shuttle bus service links the station with the terminal.   Intercity +44 (0) 208 3877070 Midland Mainline Website www.midlandmainline.com   National Rail Enquiries +44 (0) 8457 484950   Thameslink Website www.thameslink.co.uk   UK Public Transport Information Website www.pti.org.uk   Virgin Rail link - Bay 15 Connecting London Luton Airport with Milton Keynes Central  Station. Fares are available for London Luton Airport to Milton Keynes round  trip and also including onward travel on the Virgin Rail Network. For  further information fares and timetables contact: +44 (0) 8457 222 333 or  visit www.virgin.com/trains