We operate a fast, frequent service between London and key East Midlands destinations including Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield and East Midlands Parkway. We run four fast Intercity trains an hour to and from London St Pancras, with a journey time to Sheffield of just 2 hours and 1 minute.

Does East Midlands have a 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.

Who owns East Midlands Railway?

Stagecoach Group
East Midlands Trains/Parent organizations

What counties make up East Midlands?

The East Midlands includes the historic and geographic counties of Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The West Midlands comprises Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire.

Why are train prices doubled?

This is because there will generally only be one seat left in a lower pricing category. So when booking for a single passenger you are allocated this price. Though if booking for two (or more) the rail operator will automatically bump up all passengers into a higher pricing category.

Why is Bristol to London train so expensive?

Passengers travelling into London from cities including Bristol, Leicester and Manchester are regularly charged exorbitant fares because the routes are so popular.

Do you have to book a seat on East Midlands trains?

Even without a seat reservation your tickets are still valid and you can sit in any vacant unreserved seat for the appropriate class of travel for your journey. A seat reservation can be requested up to 11.59pm the night before travel by calling our customer support team on 03457 125 678.

Do East Midlands trains have plug sockets?

You are welcome to use the on-board plug sockets to charge your phone or laptop if they are available on your train. Meridian trains on our London route have one plug socket available for each pair of seats.

How can I get cheap train tickets with East Midlands Railway?

Groups traveling with East Midlands Railway can save money and find cheap train tickets by booking one of our group tickets. For more information on our group tickets please visit our dedicated group ticket page. Regular traveler? You can save money with one of our season tickets.

Where does Crossrail run in the East Midlands?

View our routes on a map. We operate a fast, frequent service between London and key East Midlands destinations including Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield and East Midlands Parkway. We run four fast Intercity trains an hour to and from London St Pancras, with a journey time to Sheffield of just 2 hours and 1 minute.

How to get from East Midlands Airport to mainland UK?

If you’re flying into East Midlands Airport, then getting the train is one of the cheapest and most accessible ways of getting to locations around mainland UK. The airport is located between Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby. Convenient 24/7 Skylink East Midlands Airport shuttle buses provide direct access to all three of these cities.

How do I get from East Midlands Airport to Leicester?

You can use the Skylink East Midlands Airport shuttle buses to get from East Midlands Airport to Leicester (via Long Eaton), Nottingham, and Derby stations. All shuttle buses run 24/7 at intervals of up to 20 minutes during the day and every hour at night. Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester are all well connected to the mainland UK train network.