Getting Around
How to get to and from East Midlands Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at EMA
East Midlands Airport is connected to Nottingham, Leicestershire and the wider United Kingdom transport network by multiple ground transport options.
The Skylink network is EMA's core public-transport link: frequent direct services to Nottingham (every 20 minutes by day, hourly overnight, plus an express to central Nottingham/Trent Bridge), and to Derby, Leicester and Loughborough (every 15 minutes by day), with additional routes covering smaller towns like Ashby and Shepshed.
Licensed taxis and pre-bookable minicabs operate from a rank outside arrivals; fares to Nottingham or Derby (both roughly 30–40 minutes away) typically run £35–50 depending on the operator and time of day.
Uber has limited presence around East Midlands Airport compared to major UK hubs — licensed taxis and pre-booked private hire are generally the more reliable options here.
All major UK rental brands operate from the terminal — genuinely useful at EMA since the airport itself sits between three cities (Nottingham, Leicester, Derby) with no single dominant onward transport hub, and it's also a major freight/logistics hub so car hire counters are well staffed.
EMA has no rail station of its own — East Midlands Parkway station (served by the Skylink bus network, not a walkable connection) is the nearest rail option, so if you need a specific city, check which Skylink route serves it directly rather than assuming a train link exists.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from EMA to Nottingham, Leicestershire in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at EMA
Exploring United Kingdom beyond Nottingham, Leicestershire? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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