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East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Popular Routes
East Midlands Railway train tickets
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10:131h14
Leicester station (LEI)11:27London St Pancras International (STP)
£481One-way
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Leicester station (LEI)11:36London St Pancras International (STP)
£781One-way
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Leicester station (LEI)11:55London St Pancras International (STP)
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Leicester station (LEI)10:39London St Pancras International (STP)
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Leicester station (LEI)10:55London St Pancras International (STP)
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East Midlands Routes
The company operates two types of services; long distance services to and from London St. Pancras and regional services. The regional services link towns and cities in the East Midlands, as well as Central and Northern England – connecting London with cities such as Sheffield, York, Derby, Corby, Nottingham and Leeds.
East Midlands Railway offers plenty of journeys across the country, including larger cities such as London, Liverpool and Manchester. In addition to this, East Midlands Railway also offer journeys to smaller cities within the UK - including Lincoln and Norwich.
East Midlands Railway Timetable
About East Midlands Railway
The East Midlands Railway franchise was founded in November 2007 as the result of a merger between the former Midland Mainline and eastern parts of the Central Trains franchises. It recently rebranded to East Midlands Railway from East Midlands Trains in 2019, as part of the takeover of the Midland Main Line franchise by Abellio.
FAQ - Tickets, Service and Information
What services are there for disabled passengers with East Midlands Railway?
East Midlands Railway will help passengers board and disembark the train. At larger stations passengers can ask a member of staff, at smaller stations passengers may have to call ahead.
Folding wheelchairs can be stored in the luggage compartments or there are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Where can I buy East Midlands Railway train tickets?
At the train station just before you travel.
By buying directly with the provider.
By buying online using Omio.
What are the different types of East Midlands Railway tickets?
There are 4 main types of fares available: Advance, Super Off-Peak, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets. There is a full range of business tickets available to passengers, from cheap train tickets up to season tickets with breakfast and parking included. Season tickets can be bought for weekly use, on a monthly or on an annual basis. Frequent travellers who wouldn't neccesarily benefit from a season pass have the option to purchase Carnet tickets (sold as booklets of five or ten Anytime tickets) to get a discount on business tickets.
How can I get the cheaper tickets?
If you can be flexible on when you travel then the chances of finding a cheap train ticket will be higher. Avoid busy travel times and days, and naturally expect to pay more to travel to London. Travel midweek during off-peak times to find a cheaper ticket.
How can I book a seat reservation?
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Popular East Midlands Railway routes
London to Nottingham train
from £25
Direct trains available
1h34 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- East Midlands Trains
- First Hull Trains
- LNER
- CrossCountry
- Thameslink
- Great Northern
Sheffield to London train
from £24
Direct trains available
1h59 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
- LNER
- West Midlands Trains
- East Midlands Trains
- First Hull Trains
- Avanti West Coast
- Grand Central Trains
Leicester to Nottingham train
from £5
Direct trains available
0h21 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- East Midlands Trains
Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London St Pancras International (STP) train
from £4
Direct trains available
0h23 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- East Midlands Trains
- Great Northern
Leicester to London train
from £23
Direct trains available
1h04 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- East Midlands Trains
London to Leicester train
from £17
Direct trains available
1h03 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- East Midlands Trains
London St Pancras International (STP) to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) train
from £4
Direct trains available
0h22 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- East Midlands Trains
- Great Northern
Nottingham to London train
from £21
Direct trains available
1h37 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- East Midlands Trains
- CrossCountry
- First Hull Trains
- Great Northern
- LNER
Nottingham to Leicester train
from £4
Direct trains available
0h20 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- East Midlands Trains
London to Sheffield train
from £28
Direct trains available
1h56 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
- Grand Central Trains
- LNER
- First Hull Trains
- East Midlands Trains
- West Midlands Trains
- Avanti West Coast
East Midlands Railway FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with East Midlands Railway: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
You can travel with East Midlands Trains to destinations such as London St Pancras, Nottingham, Derby, and Sheffield.
East Midlands Trains offers accessibility features including wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, and priority seating to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility.
East Midlands Trains allows ticket cancellations according to the refund policies that apply as per the ticket type purchased.
Passengers traveling with East Midlands Trains do not need to undergo a formal check-in process and can board the train with a valid ticket.
If you miss your connection due to a delay, East Midlands Trains does offer compensation.
Refunds with East Midlands Trains for refundable Anytime and Off-Peak tickets are usually processed within 20 working days, with a £10 fee applied, while Advance tickets are non-refundable.
You have 28 days from the scheduled travel date to submit a compensation request with East Midlands Trains.
If your train with East Midlands Trains is delayed, you may be eligible for compensation for a connected delay.
For delays over 120 minutes, East Midlands Trains compensates 50% of the single ticket price.
For a delay of 60-119 minutes, East Midlands Trains offers compensation of 25% of the single ticket price.
East Midlands Trains operates from major hubs such as London St Pancras International, connecting to various destinations across the East Midlands region and beyond.
On East Midlands Trains, you can place your luggage in overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under the seats. You can bring up to 2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage.
East Midlands Trains does not operate overnight train services as night journeys are not available.
You do not need to bring your passport when traveling with East Midlands Trains for domestic journeys within the UK.
Small pets in carriers can travel for free on East Midlands Trains, while dogs must be on a lead and require a ticket costing £6 for a day ticket.
Yes, with East Midlands Trains, you are entitled to a full refund if your train is canceled.
Refundable train tickets with East Midlands Trains typically include Anytime and Flexi Season tickets, allowing for cancellations and refunds subject to the terms and conditions set by the provider.
East Midlands Trains offers USB plugs available on their trains.
Subway tickets cannot be purchased onboard East Midlands Trains.
East Midlands Trains does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
East Midlands Trains offers WiFi service onboard their trains.
East Midlands Trains offers quiet zones on their services.
station information and facilities
Most popular East Midlands Railway train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
Wifi
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
Taxis
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
Public transport options for London St Pancras International
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Derby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
East Midlands Railway destinations
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