Flitwick railway station is in the centre of Flitwick, in Bedfordshire, England. The station is situated on the Midland Main Line. The station is managed by First Capital Connect, and is served by the Thameslink line service. As well as Flitwick itself, the station also serves the adjoining town of Ampthill, which no longer has its own station.
From Flitwick, trains travel north to Bedford and southbound trains go to stations which include Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, St Albans, London, Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
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