Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
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From £55
East Midlands Airport Taxi from £49
Pre-booked taxis to and from East Midlands Airport at a fixed fare: £49 from Loughborough, £55 from Nottingham, £58 from Derby, £64 from Leicester. Your driver follows your flight and meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board.
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Your East Midlands Airport Taxi, Booked Ahead
QMH London Airport Taxi runs fixed-fare East Midlands Airport taxis for Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and the rest of the East Midlands, plus long-distance transfers to London and other airports. Book before you fly and a driver is waiting in the arrivals hall when you land: no desk queue, no meter and no app surge.
East Midlands Airport at a glance
- AirportEast Midlands (EMA), near Castle Donington, between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, close to the M1
- TerminalOne passenger terminal, open 24 hours
- Drop-off charge£8 for up to 10 minutes in Rapid Drop Off since 29 September 2026; free for an hour in Long Stay 2
- Our fare to Nottingham£55 fixed, saloon for 3, either way
- Public transportNo railway station; Skylink buses to Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Leicester
- PassengersAbout 4 million in 2025
- AirlinesJet2 (42 routes), Ryanair (32) and TUI (28) in summer 2026
- CargoThe UK’s largest dedicated air cargo airport, with DHL, UPS, FedEx and Royal Mail
East Midlands Airport Taxi Fares: Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and London
One fixed fare for the whole vehicle, the same to the airport and back. Pick the car by people and suitcases.
| Place | Saloon3 people | Estate4 people | MPV5 people | 8 seater7 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughboroughtown centre | £49 | £57 | £76 | £111 |
| Nottinghamcity centre | £55 | £63 | £85 | £120 |
| Derbycity centre | £58 | £67 | £89 | £124 |
| Leicestercity centre | £64 | £73 | £97 | £133 |
| Burton upon Trenttown centre | £68 | £78 | £103 | £140 |
| Birminghamcity centre | £97 | £110 | £143 | £182 |
| Sheffieldcity centre | £115 | £131 | £168 | £209 |
| Central London *Covent Garden, Soho, the West End | £211 | £238 | £301 | £353 |
East Midlands Airport fares are the same in both directions. The fare you see is all you pay: no extra for airport parking, the drop-off charge or waiting time within the free hour. * Central London is inside the Congestion Charge zone: during charging hours TfL’s £18 is added at checkout. Checked on our live booking system on 20 October 2026.
Where Your Driver Meets You at East Midlands
East Midlands has one terminal. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall, then walks you to the car in Short Stay 1. Parking is our cost, not yours.
Red dot = your driver’s meeting point in the arrivals hall
- EMA
Arrivals hall
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a board showing your name.
We follow your flight, so the driver is inside before you come through, even if you land early. - CAR
Not the Arrow Cars desk
Walk past the Arrow Cars desk; your driver is already waiting for you.
Arrow Cars is the airport’s official private hire firm, with a desk in arrivals and its own pickup points outside. Your pre-booked car is separate and parks in the Short Stay 1 car park, a short walk away.
Dropping someone off yourself? Rapid Drop Off now costs £8 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 a minute. There is no barrier: pay online or by phone by midnight the next day, or a £100 charge follows. Long Stay 2 is free for the first hour but further from the terminal. More in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
From Landing to Your Car
What happens after your plane touches down at East Midlands, and what to do if anything changes.
- 0 min
You land
We see the real landing time and your driver heads into the arrivals hall.
- Passport and bags
Through the terminal
Time through passport control and baggage varies by flight. We track your flight, so there is no need to rush.
- Meet
Name board in arrivals
Your driver holds a board with your name, then walks you to the car in Short Stay 1.
- 60 min
Free waiting ends
An hour of waiting after landing costs nothing. Running later? Message us and we will sort it.
Can’t see your driver?
Message us on WhatsApp; we reply 24 hours a day and put you in touch with your driver.
WhatsApp usTaxi to East Midlands Airport for Your Flight
Booking a taxi to East Midlands Airport for a departure? Your driver collects you from your door at the time you choose and drops you right by the terminal. The £8 drop-off charge is our cost: from Nottingham a saloon is £55 and an MPV for five £85.
Early flightFrom Nottingham, Derby or Loughborough
All three are close (£55, £58 and £49), so the drive is short; most of your time goes on bag drop and security.
From Leicester or BurtonAllow for the M1 and A42
Leicester is £64 and Burton upon Trent £68. Book a pickup that leaves room for motorway traffic at busy times.
From LondonStraight up the M1
Central London to East Midlands Airport is about 117 miles (£211 saloon). Book well ahead and allow for traffic.
Times are a rule of thumb: always follow your airline’s check-in advice. Pick the exact pickup time in the booking form.Book a taxi to East Midlands Airport
East Midlands to Other UK Airports
Flying from another airport, or changing airports on a connection? A fixed-fare taxi goes terminal to terminal with your luggage.
| Airport | Saloon from East Midlands | Saloon to East Midlands | MPV from East Midlands5 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | £92 | £92 | £137 |
| Manchester Airport | £158 | £158 | £228 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | £172 | £172 | £247 |
| Luton Airport | £178 | £182 | £252 |
| Heathrow Airport | £218 | £219 | £308 |
| Stansted Airport | £229 | £234 | £323 |
Saloon fares for up to three people; airport charges included. Checked 20 October 2026.
Live East Midlands Arrivals
Check your flight before you book. Your driver follows the same live landing time.
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Flight changed?
- EarlyWe see it and your driver is there when you land.
- LateThe pickup moves with the new landing time. The hour of free waiting starts when you land.
- Diverted or cancelledMessage us on WhatsApp straight away and we will work out the new pickup with you.
Live data supplied by Avionio.
Choose Your East Midlands Airport Taxi by Passengers and Bags
Prices are Nottingham city centre to the airport for the whole vehicle, the same coming back. Count suitcases as well as people: holiday luggage fills a saloon boot fast.
Estate
Toyota Auris estate or similar
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From £63
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar
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From £86
MPV 6 Seater
Ford Galaxy or similar
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From £85
MPV 8 Seater
Ford Tourneo or similar
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From £120
Nine to sixteen people travel in two vehicles booked together: see minibus airport transfers. Child seats are free; add the ages when you book.
East Midlands Airport Taxi, Skylink Bus or Arrow Cars?
Every way out of East Midlands Airport, compared. There is no railway station at the airport. A taxi fare is for the whole car; bus tickets are per person.
| Option | Cost | Route | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (us) | £55 fixed to Nottingham, whole car | Door to door | Driver waits in the arrivals hall; luggage carried for you |
| Skylink Nottingham | Per person | To Nottingham via Long Eaton | Every 20 minutes by day, hourly at night |
| Skylink (Derby) | Per person | To Derby, Loughborough and Leicester | Every 15 minutes by day, hourly at night |
| Arrow Cars | Their own fares | Door to door | The airport’s official private hire firm, with a desk in arrivals |
| Train | Per person | From East Midlands Parkway, 5 miles away | No scheduled bus to Parkway; Nottsbus On Demand runs 07:00 to midnight |
Bus, rail and taxi details from eastmidlandsairport.com, October 2026. For two or more people with cases, or anywhere away from the Skylink routes, a fixed-fare taxi is often simpler.
Travel safety
How to Book an East Midlands Taxi Safely
A pre-booked, licensed car with a fixed fare is the simple way to avoid unlicensed drivers offering lifts in arrivals.
Ignore offers in arrivals
Drivers who approach you inside the terminal touting for fares are not allowed to pick up there. Use the airport’s official desk or a car you booked.
Book a licensed operator
Every journey we take is with a licensed, DBS-checked driver in a licensed vehicle.
Know the price first
Your fare is fixed when you book: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the kerb.
A real person 24/7
Questions on the day? Message us on WhatsApp or call, day or night.
East Midlands Airport Taxis Across the Region
Saloon fares for up to three people, the same to the airport and back. Not listed? Every UK postcode is quoted in the booking form.
Castle Doningtonto or from EMA£35Loughboroughto or from EMA£49Long Eatonto or from EMA£50Ashby-de-la-Zouchto or from EMA£53Nottinghamto or from EMA£55Beestonto or from EMA£55Derbyto or from EMA£58Coalvilleto or from EMA£58Leicesterto or from EMA£64Melton Mowbrayto or from EMA£70Mansfieldto or from EMA£80Coventryto or from EMA£94
East Midlands Airport Taxi FAQs
Answers before you book. More on our FAQ page.
What is the cheapest taxi to East Midlands Airport?
A saloon for up to three people from £35 from Castle Donington, £49 from Loughborough, £55 from Nottingham and £58 from Derby. Every fare is fixed, the whole car, and the same coming back.
How much is a taxi from East Midlands Airport to Nottingham?
A fixed £55 in a saloon either way, or £85 in an MPV for five.
How much is a taxi from East Midlands Airport to Derby or Leicester?
Derby is a fixed £58 in a saloon and Leicester £64, the same in both directions. An MPV for five is £89 to Derby and £97 to Leicester.
How much is a taxi from East Midlands Airport to London?
A fixed £211 in a saloon to Central London, the same coming north, or £301 in an MPV for five. Journeys into the Congestion Charge zone during charging hours add TfL’s £18 at checkout.
Where will my driver meet me at East Midlands Airport?
In the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name. The car waits in the Short Stay 1 car park, a short walk from the terminal.
Do I pay the East Midlands drop-off or parking charge?
No. Since 29 September 2026 Rapid Drop Off costs £8 for up to 10 minutes, but our fare is fixed and covers it. You pay nothing extra.
How do I pay the East Midlands Airport drop-off charge?
There is no barrier or pay machine. Pay online or by phone by midnight the next day; otherwise a £100 parking charge follows, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days. In one of our cars there is nothing to pay.
Is there free drop-off at East Midlands Airport?
Yes, in Long Stay 2: the first hour is free. It is further from the terminal than Rapid Drop Off, so allow extra time with luggage.
Can I use the Arrow Cars desk instead?
Arrow Cars is the airport’s official private hire firm, with a desk in the arrivals hall. We are a separate pre-booked service: the fare is fixed in advance and your driver meets you inside arrivals.
Is there a train station at East Midlands Airport?
No. The nearest is East Midlands Parkway, about 5 miles away, with no scheduled bus to the airport. Skylink buses run to Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Leicester.
What if my flight into East Midlands is delayed?
We follow your flight number, so the pickup moves with the real landing time. Your 60 minutes of free waiting start when you land, and you do not need to call us.
Do East Midlands Airport taxis cost more at night?
No. The fare is the same at any hour, including the early holiday departures and bank holidays.
Are child seats free on East Midlands transfers?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters cost nothing, up to two per vehicle. Add the children’s ages when you book.
What size taxi do I need for East Midlands Airport?
A saloon carries three passengers and three large cases, an estate four and four, an MPV five and four, and an 8-seater seven and seven. Larger groups travel in two cars together.
Can I cancel an East Midlands Airport taxi?
Yes, free of charge up to 12 hours before the pickup.
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A fixed fare, a driver waiting in the arrivals hall, and an hour of free waiting.
- Nottingham from £55
- 60 minutes free waiting
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours