Travel by train

With a choice of stations nearby, it has never been easier to travel by train to East Midlands Airport

Direct trains in and out of our Airport stations

Save money by pre-booking your train ticket online

Train to East Midlands Airport

Getting to and from the airport

There are four train stations near East Midlands Airport. Which station you connect at depends on where you’re travelling to and from.

East Midlands Parkway train station

Connect at East Midlands Parkway train station, just 5 miles from the airport, for journeys to and from destinations outside the East Midlands region. The Nottsbus On Demand service connects the train station to East Midlands Airport.

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Derby train station

Derby train station is 12 miles from East Midlands Airport. Connect at Derby train station for journeys to and from Sheffield, Chesterfield and Birmingham, as well as other destinations to the north and west of the UK. The frequent Skylink bus connects the train station to East Midlands Airport.

Nottingham train station

The train station at Nottingham is 12 miles from the airport. Connect at Nottingham train station for journeys to and from Lincoln (and the east of the UK). The frequent Skylink bus connects the train station to East Midlands Airport.

Long Eaton train station

Long Eaton railway station is 7 miles from East Midlands Airport. Connect at Long Eaton station for journeys to and from London and destinations to the south of the UK. The frequent Skylink bus connects the station to the airport.

FAQs

You can buy train tickets online or at the station. Booking tickets on the day of departure is easy, but it can also be more expensive than pre-booking your train ticket.

Yes. You can buy your train tickets online or at the station. Save money by pre-booking your ticket rather than buying it on the day of departure.


Buses connect the airport to Derby Station, Nottingham Station and Long Eaton Station. There are no buses from East Midlands Parkway Station. You should research your journey beforehand, to see which is the best route for you. If you would like more information, you can view bus information here.

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