Luton Airport
Travelling to the university from Luton University
London Luton Airport is an international airport approximately 74 miles from Leicester.
Travelling by Coach
National Express runs a coach service from Luton Airport to Leicester St Margaret’s Bus Station. There are eleven coaches a day. For more information see the timetable. Details of coach travel from the airport can be found on the airport’s website.
For information on travelling to the university from St Margaret's Bus Station see the main Travel Information page
For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from St Margaret's Bus Station see the Accommodation page
Travelling by train
The train between Luton Airport and Leicester leaves from Luton Airport Parkway station. It is necessary to take a shuttle bus for the short journey between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway station. For more information about getting the train to and from Luton Airport see the airport’s website.
Shuttle Bus between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway
The Shuttle Bus between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway train station runs every ten minutes and it is a 10 minute journey.
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Leicester
There is approximately one train an hour and the journey takes approximately one hour. Timetables can be downloaded from East Midlands Trains Website. Click on “Services to and from London St Pancras”, choosing either the weekday or weekend timetable. The “Trains to Leicester” page on this website may also be useful. The National Rail Enquiries website is also helpful for checking times and booking tickets
For information on travelling to the university from Leicester Train Station see the main Travel Information page
For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from Leicester Train Station see the Accommodation page
Travelling by Taxi
A pre-arranged taxi from Luton Airport to Leicester would cost approximately £75.00, which could be a good option if travelling with someone else and sharing the cost. See Leicester University’s advice on Getting to Leicester from UK Airports by Taxi. Do not use the licensed black cabs that wait outside the airport as these are very expensive