Take the train to the airport

Getting to the airport with Thameslink is simple and stress-free

Travel information on the Midland Main Line

Thameslink services will resume on the Midland Main Line from Monday 29 June.

Customers travelling with East Midlands Railway or Luton Airport Express tickets can use Thameslink services, with ticket acceptance expected to continue until Tuesday 30 June. Check service updates for more information.

Please check live departures and arrivals and service updates before you travel for the latest details and any changes to your journey.

Travel to the airport with Thameslink

Whether you are visiting friends and family or embarking on a relaxing escape, we run fast and frequent services to Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport.

Travel to Gatwick Airport

Reach Gatwick Airport in under 35 minutes with Thameslink’s fast, frequent trains from over 50 stations across Central London and beyond.

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Travel to Luton Airport

Go from Central London to Luton Airport with direct routes from over 50 stations, and frequent services up to 8 times per hour. With Thameslink, all through-tickets to Luton Airport include the DART shuttle, giving you a smooth, seamless connection to the terminal.

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