Has anyone used the Thameslink trains from Luton airport to central London? Are there other convenient transportation to/from Luton airport? I am taking Easyjet to Paris from London in May, and not sure about how to get to/from Luton. I would definitely prefer the underground to taxi.<BR>Thank you.

The cheapest way is the Greenline 757 bus. It stops next to Victoria Station and also from Marble Arch/Park Lane stop X (next to the park, not near the Hilton). If you book on Easyjet, you are entitled to an internet fare of GBP8 return (very cheap!).<BR><BR>If you go by Thameslink, there may be more walking. One of the stops is the Kings Cross Thameslink station which is across the road and a little ways from the main King Cross station. I have never taken that train. I think one needs to connect by bus to Luton from the Luton Airport Parkway station.<BR><BR>There are some websites with more information. I think the easyjet website has some information.<BR><BR>The 757 bus has luggage space under the bus (like the American Greyhound buses). It also stops in Finchley (North London) but I forgot where. It might be near the Swiss Cottage station.

Thameslink is fine, BUT if you're going TO Luton from London<BR>- trains originate at Brighton or Gatwick. So there's a high chance they'll be 10-15 mins delayed by the time they get to central London (Equally the 757 is subject to traffic delays). NEVER be late for Easyjet. So allow extra time in your schedule.<BR>- The main Central London station is Kings Cross Thameslink. But there are other central London stations that may be more convenient for you. See www.thameslink.co.uk/planning_your_journey/route_map.shtml<BR>- Although the Thameslink station at Kings Cross is a few hundred yards away from the main station, it's a straight connection by Tube: just get off the Tube and follow the Thameslink signs INSIDE the tube station. Slightly longer than some tube connections, and a few more stairs to walk up and down. But much less painful than coming out of the tube. Cabs can't stop directly outside the Thameslink entrance<BR>-

Thanks for the info.
The other Thameslink stops are Farrington, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, London Bridge. As I plan to stay near Victoria Station area, I think, from the tube map, that Blackfrairs is closest. Anyone familiar with these stations?

When I did this last summer, I found that the changes and walks between the changes seemed like they would be too difficult with all our luggage, etc. I called Swiss Cottage Cars and they picked us up in Central London and delivered us to Luton for a total of 35 pounds (for the two of us). It was worth every &quot;pence&quot;!!!!

From the Thameslink to Victoria, the easiest connection probably is through Blackfriars. You take an escalator down into the underground station concourse, then down some steps to the District/Circle line westbound to Victoria. From there it's a couple of sets of staircases up to street level. Alternatively, you could take a taxi from Blackfriars (the Thameslink platform is more or less at street level, but you'll have to walk a few yards round the corner to see any passing taxis).

You could theoretically change at Kings Cross Thameslink to the Victoria line, but there's a fair bit of walking through passages to get into the underground station, or at Farringdon which shares a station with the Underground Circle line, but there's a lot of stairs and a longer boring ride on the Circle.