East Midlands Airport transfer guide
East Midlands Airport, near Castle Donington, sits roughly between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester — around 14, 12 and 20 miles away respectively. Rather than serving one single city, it's the main airport for the whole East Midlands region, so confirming your exact destination matters more here than at a single-city airport. When arranging the journey, the most useful details are your exact pickup point, destination, date, time, passenger count and luggage needs. Giving those details clearly helps the booking process and reduces uncertainty on the day.
What to plan before travelling
- Confirm the exact pickup and destination.
- Allow sensible time for traffic, baggage and meeting points.
- Check passenger and luggage needs before selecting a vehicle.
- Use the related airport and station pages to plan onward travel.
Getting to and from East Midlands Airport
The Skylink bus connects the airport to Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, typically taking 30–50 minutes depending on the route and traffic. There's no passenger rail station at the airport itself — the nearest is East Midlands Parkway, about 5 miles away. By road, journey times vary from around 20 minutes to Loughborough up to 45–50 minutes for Leicester or Nottingham.
Airport, station and hotel connections
UK journeys often involve more than one transport point. You may travel from an airport to a city centre, from a railway station to a hotel, or between towns and airports. The related pages on this site help you move between these journey stages.
Booking guidance
Use the online booking form for the exact route and available vehicle choices. If the journey involves multiple stops, unusual luggage, accessibility requirements or a tight connection, contact the team before travel so the requirements can be discussed.