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East Midlands Airport at a glance
- Airport: East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Location: Castle Donington, Leicestershire, between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. Postcode: DE74 2SA
- Terminals: 1 (single terminal)
- Taxi prices from: £37 for local journeys
- Flagship local route: East Midlands Airport to Nottingham, from £50
- Meet and Greet: Included with all airport bookings
- Flight monitoring: Yes - driver tracks the flight and adjusts for delays
- Free waiting time: 45 minutes on airport pickups
- Free cancellation: Yes - before the booking's cancellation cut-off time
- Drop-off charge: £5 for up to 15 minutes, then £1 per minute (30-minute maximum); free Long Stay 2 for up to 1 hour
- Nearest rail: East Midlands Parkway, around 4.8 miles away (no direct shuttle to the terminal)
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East Midlands Airport Taxis and Transfers
Taxis from East Midlands Airport start from £37 for local journeys, with your fare fixed at booking and no surge fees. Instantly compare quotes from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators for taxis to or from East Midlands Airport (EMA), and select the ride that suits you best, whether by price, eco-friendliness or car type. Sitting between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester, and with no railway station of its own, East Midlands is a natural fit for a door-to-door transfer. When you pre-book, your named driver will be waiting in Arrivals with Meet and Greet included, ready to get your journey underway.
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Key Travel Info:
Nearest other airport: Birmingham Airport (around 38 miles).
Nearest rail: East Midlands Parkway is around 4.8 miles from the terminal, but there is no direct shuttle – so a cab is often the most practical link to the rail network. Skylink buses connect the airport with Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Loughborough.
Road access: the airport sits beside the M1 (junction 23A southbound, junction 24 northbound), with the A453 to Nottingham, the A50 to Stoke and Derby, and the A42 towards Birmingham.
Drop-off charge: £5 for up to 15 minutes, then £1 per minute up to a 30-minute maximum, at the Rapid Drop-Off in front of the terminal, with a free Long Stay 2 for up to 1 hour. Pre-booked minicabit taxis handle the drop-off as part of the fixed fare – no surprise charges at the airport.
Driving Times to Major Cities:
Nottingham: ~20 to 30 minutes (14.5 miles)
Derby: ~15 to 22 minutes (12.5 miles)
Loughborough: ~12 to 18 minutes (8.5 miles)
Leicester: ~24 to 35 minutes (20.2 miles)
Birmingham: ~40 to 55 minutes (38.5 miles)
Popular onward journeys include taxis to Nottingham and Derby and longer runs to Leicester and Birmingham, all bookable at a fixed price with the same Meet and Greet.
Popular local routes to and from East Midlands Airport
Get a Ride That Fits Your Needs
Book an East Midlands Airport taxi for a smooth, door-to-door transfer to and from the single terminal. Your pickup is simple - your driver will be waiting inside the Arrivals hall with a name board.
Skip the guesswork on vehicle size: just add your luggage, child seat requirements and any extra stops when booking, and the system will match you with the right vehicle for the trip - from a Standard Saloon to an Executive car or an 8-seater for larger groups. Travelling to Donington Park for an event or as part of a group? A single pre-booked taxi keeps things easy and straightforward, with the price fixed at booking and no surprise fees.
You can instantly compare quotes from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators and select by price, eco-friendliness or car type. For journeys around the wider region, compare Midlands taxi prices.
For more details about visiting the airport, see East Midlands Airport's official visitor guide (opens in a new tab).
"With no railway station at the airport itself, a pre-booked fixed-price cab is often the most direct way in and out of East Midlands - and our comparison technology surfaces the widest choice of best-value licensed operators near either end of the trip." Amer Hasan, Managing Director, minicabit
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Your East Midlands Airport Pickup Experience
When you book an airport pickup through minicabit, every booking includes our Meet and Greet service as standard – at no extra charge. This is what makes a pre-booked minicabit transfer different from hailing a ride through an app.
How Meet and Greet Works at East Midlands Airport
Your driver arrives at the airport for the pickup time you have set, tracking your flight in real time and adjusting their arrival if your flight is early or delayed. East Midlands has a single terminal, so once you clear baggage reclaim and walk through to Arrivals, your named driver is already waiting with a name board – no pickup zone to find in a car park, no missed phone calls, no app to open.
There is no searching for a car in a pickup zone, no phone calls to coordinate, and no surge pricing because your flight landed at a busy time. Your price was fixed when you booked.
What Is Included with Every East Midlands Airport Pickup
- Named driver waiting inside Arrivals with a name board
- Only ‘Airport Approved’ Cab operators presented that meet minicabit’s service standards for airport work
- Trip monitored in real time – if the booked Cab operator is unavailable, an alternative is assigned at no extra cost
- Live flight tracking – your driver adjusts automatically if your flight is early or delayed
- Up to 45 minutes of free waiting time on airport pickups
- Your driver can help with luggage to the vehicle
- Fixed price confirmed at booking – no surge, no meter, no surprises
- Free cancellation before the booking’s cancellation cut-off time
How this compares to ride-hailing apps
minicabit Meet and Greet (included, no extra fee):
- Driver pre-assigned and at the airport for your pickup time
- Waiting inside the terminal in Arrivals
- Holding a name board
- Fixed price locked in at booking
- 45 minutes’ free waiting time on airport pickups
Ride-hailing apps (surge applies):
- Driver allocated after you request from Arrivals
- Meet outside in the forecourt or a designated pickup zone
- Pin drop in the pickup area – no name board, no name
- Surge pricing during peak landing windows
- Thin availability at a rural site like Castle Donington, especially late at night
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Popular long-distance routes to and from East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport Drop-Off Charge
East Midlands Airport charges for using its Rapid Drop-Off, the barrierless zone directly in front of the terminal. The airport is operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG), with parking managed by APCOA, and the charge is used to manage congestion at the forecourt.
Current Charges
- £5 for the first 15 minutes at the Rapid Drop-Off, then £1 per minute up to a 30-minute maximum
- Barrierless system: number plates are read on entry and exit, and you pay online by midnight the day after your visit (a charge of up to £100 applies if you do not pay)
- Free alternative: Long Stay 2 offers up to 1 hour free, about a 10 to 15 minute walk or a short free shuttle from the terminal
When you pre-book an East Midlands Airport taxi through minicabit, your Private Hire Operator handles the drop-off as part of the fixed fare. There are no surprise charges on arrival – the price you see at booking is the price you pay.
East Midlands Airport Pickup and Drop-Off Guide
East Midlands Airport has a single terminal at Castle Donington (postcode DE74 2SA), between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester.
Pickup (Arrivals):
Your pre-booked driver will meet you inside the Arrivals hall with a name board. minicabit’s Meet and Greet service is included with all East Midlands Airport bookings – your driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup time for delays.
Drop-off (Departures):
The Rapid Drop-Off is directly in front of the terminal. The charge is £5 for the first 15 minutes, then £1 per minute (30-minute maximum), paid online by midnight the next day. When you book through minicabit, this is handled by your Cab operator as part of the fixed fare.
Free alternative:
Long Stay 2 offers up to 1 hour free, about a 10 to 15 minute walk or a short free shuttle from the terminal. This is useful if a driver needs longer than the Rapid Drop-Off allows.
Public transport:
Skylink buses link the airport with Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Loughborough. There is no train to the terminal – the nearest station, East Midlands Parkway (about 4.8 miles), has no direct shuttle. A pre-booked cab takes you the whole way, door to door, with no changes.
Popular station routes to and from East Midlands Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions
A taxi to East Midlands Airport starts from £37 for local journeys from nearby areas such as Kegworth and Castle Donington. A transfer to Nottingham starts from £50 and to Derby from £61. Prices are fixed at the time of booking with no surge pricing. Enter your route in the form above for an instant quote.
Enter your pickup location and destination in the booking form above. Select your cab pickup date, time and number of passengers. minicabit's comparison technology will instantly show you quotes from multiple licensed Private Hire Operators - select the one that suits your budget and vehicle preference.
No. The airport has no station of its own. The nearest is East Midlands Parkway, about 4.8 miles away, with no direct shuttle to the terminal - so a pre-booked cab is often the most direct option. Skylink buses connect the airport with Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Loughborough.
Yes. The Rapid Drop-Off in front of the terminal is £5 for the first 15 minutes, then £1 per minute up to a 30-minute maximum, paid online by midnight the next day. There is a free alternative, Long Stay 2, offering up to 1 hour free a short walk or free shuttle away. When you pre-book through minicabit, your Cab operator handles the drop-off as part of the fixed fare.
Your driver will wait inside the Arrivals hall, holding a name board. minicabit's Meet and Greet service is included with all East Midlands Airport bookings at no extra charge. Your driver tracks your flight status and adjusts the pickup time if your flight is delayed.
Your driver tracks your flight for delays and arrives 30 minutes after the new landing time. minicabit includes up to 45 minutes of free waiting time on airport pickups, which covers the walk from the gate through the terminal.
Yes. minicabit offers Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles as a bookable vehicle tier. Select "Wheelchair accessible" as your vehicle type when booking, and the system will match your booking to a suitable vehicle.
Yes. The East Midlands Airport to Birmingham run starts from £84, covering around 38 miles in approximately 40 to 55 minutes. minicabit also covers airport-to-airport transfers to Birmingham Airport. Enter your route in the booking form for an instant quote.
Many of our Private Hire Operators carry a range of child seats suitable for different ages. Add your requirement in the 'Additional info' box when booking and the system will match you to a suitable vehicle.
Yes. Longer routes are priced by distance - for example, East Midlands Airport to Sheffield starts from £120, Lincoln from £146 and Manchester from £156. A single pre-booked vehicle with a fixed price can be more comfortable than the train with luggage and a group. Enter your route for an instant quote.
Yes. Free cancellation through minicabit applies before the booking's cancellation cut-off time, which is shown clearly at booking. If you need to change your pickup time, you can update it online or, as a last resort, contact minicabit's 24/7 support by live chat, phone or email. Always update or cancel through minicabit rather than the Cab operator directly.
For convenience and door-to-door service, a pre-booked taxi is the most practical option - especially with no station at the airport, with luggage, for early departures, or when travelling as a group. The airport is also served by Skylink bus links to Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Loughborough.
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Last reviewed on 15 July 2026 by Amer Hasan, [MD] of minicabit. Prices, drop-off charges and travel information on this page are checked for accuracy at each review.