Rail
Luton is served by three railway stations on the Midland Main Line, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway and Leagrave. First Capital Connect runs the Thameslink route north to Bedford and south to Brighton via several central London stations. ; East Midlands Trains regional and intercity services run north to Leicester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Sheffield, Leeds and other cities, and south to London St Pancras International.
There are plans to introduce 24-hour rail services to Luton and Luton Airport Parkway. The Thameslink Programme will provide further links to southwards to Guildford, East Grinstead, Ashford, Dartford and the South Coast.
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