🚗 Luton Park & Ride – Eaton Green Roundabout LU2 9XF Shuttle Parking Guide
Free Park & Ride at Eaton Green Roundabout – 250 bays with frequent shuttle to Luton town centre, transport hubs & airport for stress-free travel.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Park & Ride (Luton Borough Council)
🕒 Open: Daily 05:30 – 22:30
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Parking Cost: Free all day
Shuttle Bus: £2.20 return adult; £1.10 return child; contactless on board or via bus operator app
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking; concessionary bus fares apply
Enforcement: ANPR entry; valid bus ticket required to exit
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 250 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 10 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter LED floodlights |
| Security | CCTV surveillance & regular patrols |
| Waiting Shelter | Covered seating with real-time bus display |
♿ Accessibility
Level, step-free routes from bays to shuttle shelters
Spacious accessible bays adjacent to main shelter
Low-floor buses with ramp access for wheelchairs and pushchairs
Drop-Off Zone: Short single-yellow lay-by beside shelter
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Leagrave Rail Station Car Park: 6× 7 kW chargers – 5-minute drive
Stockwood Discovery Centre Car Park: 4× 7 kW chargers – 7-minute drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 06:30–09:30 | 60 % | Commuters to town & airport |
| Weekdays 16:00–19:00 | 55 % | Return-home commuters |
| Weekends 10:00–16:00 | 75 % | Leisure shoppers & visitors |
| Event Days | 100 % | Concerts & sporting fixtures |
Pro Tip: Arrive by 08:00 on weekday mornings to guarantee a bay.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle Shelter to Town Centre | 2 min | Fast 10-minute bus to all key stops |
| Luton Airport Shuttle Point | 3 min | Direct link for air travellers |
| Leagrave Rail Station | 8 min | Alternative rail access |
| Stockwood Discovery Centre | 10 min | Museum, gardens & family activities |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: On-site (shelter block)
ATM: Morrisons (Leagrave, 0.5 mi)
Pharmacy: Leagrave Parade (0.6 mi)
Food & Drink
Café at shelter block (seasonal)
Morrisons café (5-min walk)
Local take-aways on Marsh Farm Road (0.4 mi)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Rail Station Car Park | 0.5 mi | £1.50/h; £6/day | 24 h | On-site EV charging |
| Marsh Farm Retail Park Car Park | 0.4 mi | Free (3 h) then £1/h | 6 h | Shops & cafés nearby |
| Stopsley Village Car Park | 1.2 mi | Free all day | Unlimited | Village amenities & bus links |
⚠️ Important Notices
Shuttle Frequency: Every 15 min (07:00–19:00); 30 min outside these times
Ticket Validation: Keep bus ticket until exit; ANPR won’t release without it
Maintenance: Annual surface & shelter inspection each March
📌 Expert Tips
Combined Pass: Purchase parking + bus ticket bundle on bus app for £3.00 return to save on fares
Bay Choice: Use bays closest to shelter for quickest boarding
Event Planning: Check council website for extended shuttle hours during major events
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to add 4 EV charging bays under Luton’s Sustainable Transport Fund
2026: Introduction of solar-powered shelter lighting and real-time occupancy displays
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