How to get to East Midlands Airport
Depending on where in the UK you’re coming from, Avanti can only take you so far when getting to East Midlands Airport by train. Our nearest train station to East Midlands Airport is Tamworth.
From Tamworth, operators like East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry will take you to one of the four closest train stations to East Midlands Airport: East Midlands Parkway, Derby, Nottingham or Long Eaton.
Our handy Train Times tool will let you know exactly which operator will get you where, and where you’ll need to change.
As well as getting the train to East Midlands Airport, there are plenty of other options. Travellers could also consider arriving by bus, taxi or car.
Trains to East Midlands Airport
There are four train stations near East Midlands Airport, all great options for arriving by train.
Travellers outside the region should arrive at East Midlands Parkway train station, just 5 miles from the airport. Derby train station is 12 miles away and connects destinations from the north and west of the UK. Nottingham train station is 12 miles away and connects from the east of the UK. Finally, Long Eaton train station is 7 miles away and connects London and the south.
Operators like East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry will get you to these train stations. From there, a bus or taxi ride will take you straight to the airport. Be aware that if you’re arriving at East Midlands Parkway you will need to arrange a taxi, as this is the only option with no connecting bus service.
Taxis to East Midlands Airport
Getting to East Midlands Airport by taxi is simple, as their official company Arrow Cars has exclusive drop-off and pick-up points that make getting to and from the airport convenient.
Whether you need to be collected from a nearby train station or your home, Arrow Cars are available 24 hours a day and use fixed fares.
You can book your Arrow Cars taxi to East Midlands Airport online, via their app, over the phone, at a self-service kiosk or in person at one of their desks.
Buses to East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport is very accessible by bus, with lots of options available depending on where you’re coming from. Buses arrive and leave from the coach station which is next to the terminal building.
Direct Skylink bus services run up to every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day to and from destinations like Nottingham, Long Eaton, Coalville, Derby, Leicester and Loughborough.
If you’re headed to the airport from Ilkeston, the my15 bus runs every 30 minutes, every day excluding Sundays.
For Melbourne, Ashby, Swadlincote, Newhall and Burton, the Airline 9 bus runs hourly.
Driving to East Midlands Airport
Travellers can also drive and park at East Midlands Airport, following the postcode DE74 2SA. The M1 is just a few minutes away, as well as the A42 to Birmingham, the A50 to Stoke-on-Trent and the A453 to Nottingham.
There are plenty of car parking options, whether you’re looking for short-stay, mid-stay, long-stay, or the airport’s premium Meet & Greet service. It’s cheaper to pre-book your parking, so make sure to plan ahead.
East Midlands’ Rapid Drop Off is located just minutes from check-in and is the best option for dropping off passengers at the airport.
