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Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway by train

First train

04:24

Last train

23:02

Departure station

Dronfield

Arrival station

Luton Airport Parkway

Journey time

From 2h 33m

Distance

109 miles (175 km)

Frequency

11 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink

Taking the train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway in 2 hours 33 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 37 minutes to travel the 109 miles (175 km) from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change 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 Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Dronfield 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway take?

The average journey time by train between Dronfield and Luton Airport Parkway is 3 hours and 37 minutes, with around 11 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Dronfield and Luton Airport Parkway by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway?

No, there are no direct train services from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway. Travelling from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway leave?

The first train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway leaves at 04:24. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway leave?

The last train from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway leaves at 23:02. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Dronfield and Luton Airport Parkway by train?

Trains travelling from Dronfield to Luton Airport Parkway cover a distance of around 109 miles (175 km) during the journey.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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