Nottingham

East Midlands Airport to Nottingham

Sitting just 13 miles northeast of East Midlands Airport, the centre of Nottingham has plenty of travel links.

By car

One of the easiest ways to travel between the airport and the city, driving via the A453 takes around 24 minutes. If you don’t have your own vehicle, don’t worry – it's super-easy to hire a car! We’ve also got a great selection of parking options to suit every traveller and budget.

If you have an early flight but want to avoid the traffic, why not book a hotel just minutes from the terminal.

Travel by car

By train

Travelling by rail is a great option – trains take as little as 15 minutes between Nottingham and Long Eaton. You can then catch the Skylink service at Long Eaton which runs between the train station and the airport. Services run several times an hour, daily.

Travel by train

By coach

A budget-friendly option, regular services run between Nottingham Bus Station and East Midlands Airport. The journey takes around 50 minutes, with buses running daily.

Travel by coach