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Travel by train
With a choice of stations nearby, it has never been easier to travel by 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. Regular buses and shuttle services connect each station to the airport.
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 Railink shuttle service connects East Midlands Parkway train station to the airport.
The Railink
East Midlands Parkway station is served by a taxi rank or cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary.
If no taxis are on the rank please call Elite Cars on 01332 581 581.
Average journey time: 14 minutes
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.