Getting to
college

Find out how to get to Barnfield College, we've made it easy to plan your journey. Discover the best travel routes, nearby transport links, and why studying here puts you right at the heart of Luton.

Barnfield College

Barnfield College, Barnfield Avenue, Luton, LU2 7BF

How to get here

 

  •   Bus

    Luton Station Interchange: Stagecoach MK1 → Barnfield College (direct)

    Luton Town Centre (Silver Street): Arriva 24, 25, 26 → Barnfield Avenue (2 min walk)

    Farley Hill: Arriva 4A or Grant Palmer 3, 3A → Barnfield College (adj/opp)

    Dunstable: Grant Palmer 31 or Arriva 46 → South Drift Way (6 min walk)

    Stopsley: Arriva CN2 → Barnfield College (2 min walk)

    Lewsey Farm: Arriva 8 → Leagrave Road (10 min walk)

    Houghton Regis: Grant Palmer 38 → Leagrave Road (10 min walk)

  •   Train

     St Albans: Thameslink → Luton Station → Stagecoach MK1 → Barnfield College (direct)

    London (St Pancras International, Blackfriars, London Bridge): Thameslink → Luton Station → Stagecoach MK1 → Barnfield College (direct)

    Harpenden: Thameslink → Luton Station → Stagecoach MK1 → Barnfield College (direct)

    Bedford: East Midlands Railway or Thameslink → Luton Station → Stagecoach MK1 → Barnfield College (direct)

    Flitwick: Thameslink → Luton Station → Stagecoach MK1 → Barnfield College (direct)

    Radlett: Thameslink → Luton Station → Stagecoach MK1 → Barnfield College

  •   Bike

     On-site bike parking: Both buildings offer secure, covered bike racks.

    Health & environmental benefits: Cycling promotes fitness, reduces your carbon footprint, and helps save on travel costs.

    Student bike discounts:
    • Halfords Education Discount: Up to 10% off bikes and cycling equipment with valid student ID.
    • Local bike shops: Many offer student discounts on helmets, locks, and lights — ask in store.

    More travel support may be available through the Learner Support Fund. 

  •   Car

    We have car parks on campus, where parking is free-of-charge for staff and visitors. There is no student parking at our campuses.

Journey times to Barnfield College

Location Journey Time
From Luton Town Centre 7 minutes by bus
From Dunstable 27 minutes by bus and walk
From Harpenden 36 minutes by bus
From Bedford 37 minutes by train and bus
From St Albans 35 minutes by train and bus
From Houghton Regis 38 minutes by bus
From Wixams 46 minutes by bus
From Hitchin 52 minutes by bus
From London St Pancras International 55 minutes by train and bus

Journey times may vary. Check travel times with your transport provider to ensure you arrive in time.

Discounts

There are a number of ways students and regular visitors to our campuses can save money, including company/route specific offers and broader schemes. If you’re looking to save money on your journey to College the below discounts are a great place to start.

  • The Student Connect card with Thameslink offers discounted train prices, including on routes to Luton.
  • The Arriva Student Saver offers discounted fares on travel on buses throughout Luton.
  • The 16-25 Railcard gives students aged 16-25 or in full-time education 1/3 off most train fares across the UK.
  • Uno buses offer discounted fares for students traveling to Luton.