🚍 Eaton Green Road Park & Ride – The Complete Luton Transit Parking Guide
Eaton Green – low-cost Park & Ride, fast buses to town & station, free evenings & Sundays.
🚍 Type: Park & Ride Facility (Luton Borough Council / Arriva)
🕒 Open: 05:30–23:00 daily (barrier-controlled; car park open 24/7)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Daily Parking + Return Bus: £4.50 per day (pay on exit)
Weekly Permit: £20.00 (unlimited Park & Ride use)
Monthly Permit: £65.00
Payment Methods: On-site pay machines (coins, contactless), PayByPhone app (zone 70521)
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking; display badge and show at bus ticket desk for free ride
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 500 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 12 marked bays (closest to bus shelters) |
| EV Bays | 10 × 7 kW chargers (Pod Point; pay via app) |
| Surface | Reinforced tarmac with clear bay lining |
| Lighting | LED high-mast throughout |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared quarterly |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; on-site security patrols |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit |
| Signage | Digital occupancy & next-bus countdown displays |
🚌 Bus Connectivity & Frequency
Route P1: Every 10 min to Luton Town Centre & Luton Station
Route P2: Every 15 min loop via University & Airport Parkway
First / Last Buses: 05:30 first; last return 23:00
| Time Period | Frequency | Typical Load |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday AM Peak | 10 min | 85 % full |
| Weekday Interpeak | 15 min | 50 % full |
| Weekday PM Peak | 10 min | 90 % full |
| Weekends | 15 min | 60 % leisure |
♿ Accessibility & Facilities
Accessible Bays: Twelve bays with level routes to shelters
Shelters: Covered benches with lighting & next-bus audio info
Ticket Desk: Assisted service for Blue Badge holders & enquiries
Pathways: Wide tactile-paved footways to shelters
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Future Plans
Current Charging: 10 × 7 kW Pod Point bays (activate via app)
Planned (2025 Q4): Install 4 × 50 kW rapid chargers under Council grant
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Notes
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | 95 % | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 55 % | Off-peak shoppers |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 90 % | Return travellers |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | 70 % | Leisure & retail trips |
| Sundays & BHs | 50 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Weekly permit offers best value if using Park & Ride 3+ times/week.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Station | 15 min | Thameslink & East Midlands services |
| Town Centre Bus Interchange | 12 min | Central bus routes & amenities |
| University of Bedfordshire | 5 min | Campus access & student shuttle |
| Airport Parkway Station | 8 min | Direct to Luton Airport Shuttle |
🛒 On-Site Amenities & Services
Toilets: Indoor near main shelter (06:00–22:00)
Vending: Hot/cold drinks in shelter kiosk
Bike Racks: 40 covered Sheffield stands
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: ANPR & CCTV; barriers close outside bus hours
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN if no valid ticket/permit
Maintenance: Barrier, lighting & drainage checks weekly
📌 Expert Tips
Evening Trips: Park after 23:00 for free exit by 05:30 next day.
EV Drivers: Reserve Pod Point bays via app during peaks.
Commuter Hack: Buy monthly permit online for automatic renewal.
Weather Alert: Shelters fully covered—avoid exposed walkways when wet.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q4: Rapid charger rollout & solar canopy installation
2026: Feasibility study for +200 bays expansion (ref: LBC/PLN/2024/1195)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 review scheduled Mar 2026
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