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East Midlands Railway Trains

Covering the East Midlands

Offering train operates both long-distance and regional train routes, connecting various cities and towns including London, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and Sheffield.

First Class travel

Experience a relaxed environment with spacious seating, quiet carriages, plug sockets, and complimentary food and drinks served at your table on all intercity services to and from London St Pancras International.

Comfortable airport travel with EMR

Travel to East Midlands, Liverpool, and Luton Airport with EMR's convenient links, including the Luton Airport Express, ensuring a traffic-free, efficient journey.

East Midlands Railway Trains

East Midlands Railway route map

East Midlands Railway route map

East Midlands Railway offers reliable long-distance and regional train services, connecting major cities like London, Liverpool, Derby, Manchester, and Sheffield, ensuring punctual travel across the East Midlands and beyond.

Find more fast train services to airports for reaching more destinations. Play the most classic games at the National Video Game Museum in Sheffield, explore the world of film at BFI Southbank in London, or have a wild shopping spree in Derby Cathedral Quarter.

Popular destinations

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Trains to Nottingham

Trains to Nottingham

Trains to Leicester

Trains to Leicester

Trains to London St Pancras International

Trains to London St Pancras International

Trains to Sheffield

Trains to Sheffield

Trains to Derby

Trains to Derby

Trains to Manchester Piccadilly

Trains to Manchester Piccadilly

Trains to Manchester Oxford Road

Trains to Manchester Oxford Road

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East Midlands Railway trains to attractions

Trains to National Video Game Museum

Trains to National Video Game Museum

The National Video Game Museum, dedicated to the history and preservation of video games and gaming culture, offers a unique experience where visitors can explore a variety of games from different eras and appreciate the artistry behind electronic gaming.

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Trains to BFI Southbank

Trains to BFI Southbank

BFI Southbank, situated in {London}, is home to the world's largest film and television archive. With access to over 95,000 free movies, it's the perfect place to immerse yourself in the cinematic world for an afternoon.

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Trains to Derby’s Cathedral Quarter

Trains to Derby’s Cathedral Quarter

Derby's Cathedral Quarter, a historic area in Derby, England, features medieval-style architecture and a variety of boutique shops. Visitors can enjoy meticulously displayed goods, various activities, and local festivals.

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East Midlands Railway cheap train tickets

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Student Discount on Trains

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East Midlands Railway Season tickets

Season tickets allow you to travel unlimited times between two stations within a week, month, or longer duration. Whether you're a commuter or a leisurely tourist, different types of season tickets can provide discounted rates compared to purchasing individual tickets for each journey. Read more about: Season Tickets.
RoutesWeekly Season TicketMonthly Season TicketFlexi Season Ticket
Northampton to London£175.70, save £354.90£674.70, save £1,599.30£530.60, save £75.80
Brighton to London£124.40, save £243.80£477.70, save £1,100.30£368.20, save £52.60
Chelmsford to London£124.40, save £129.00£477.70, save £608.30£253.40, save £36.20
Birmingham to London£176.50, save £517.90£677.80, save £2,298.20£531.40, save £262.20

East Midlands Railway ticket types and classes

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak Train Tickets󰄽

Allows travel during off-peak hours on specified routes.

Return Train Tickets󰄽

Includes both outward and return journeys between two destinations.

Advance Tickets󰄽

Discounted tickets available when booking 12 weeks in advance.

First Class Tickets󰄽

Access to higher service levels.

Anytime Tickets󰄽

Fully flexible tickets for purchase and travel at any time.

GroupSave Tickets󰄽

1/3 discount on Off-Peak tickets for groups of three to nine passengers.

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Unlimited travel between two stations within a specified period.

Flexi Season Tickets󰄽

Up to eight days of travel within a 28-day period.

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East Midlands Railway Strikes

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* Save an average of 73% by combining Advance Ticket savings of 61% with an additional 30% through split tickets. These savings apply to Advance fares booked at least one week before travel, excluding Anytime fares purchased on the day of travel. Availability may vary by route and may not be combined with other offers.