Trains 

With train stations at Milton Keynes, Luton, Ayelsbury and High Wycombe the area is well served by the British rail network and direct train travel is available to London and most major UK destinations. The Thameslink Cityflier trains travel between Bedford and King's Cross Thameslink with stops at Flitwick, Harlington, Leagrave, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden and St Albans.

Key train operators in the region are:

• Chiltern Railways
• Silverlink
• Thameslink
• Virgin Trains

Train journey times to Luton

• 35 mins from London King's Cross
• 2 hours from Birmingham New St, requires change at Leicester or Milton Keynes
• 3 hours from Manchester Piccadilly
• 6 hours from Edinburgh; transfer on foot between Thameslink King's Cross and King's Cross