The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stansted Airport (SSD) for East Midlands Parkway (EMD) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD)
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 11:15. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 07:26 |
Last train 11:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and East Midlands Parkway (EMD) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Midlands Parkway (EMD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Airport (SSD) and East Midlands Parkway (EMD)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets and National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse. All the toilets are open and a radar key is not required to operate these toilets.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Directly outside the front of the station
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