East Midlands Airport to Derby Taxi

Derby is East Midlands Airport's closest city, and the run between them is one of the shortest airport transfers in the country. An East Midlands Airport to Derby taxi with A1 Airport Cars takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with the fare fixed when you book. Get an instant quote online or call +44 1582 297190.

The route is almost embarrassingly simple: out of the airport onto the A50 west, and stay on it into Derby. About 12 miles of dual carriageway with no motorway and no real decisions. The only variables are the airport roundabout at busy times and the A50's approach into Derby at rush hour.

Because the journey is short, timing matters more than routing. A 20-minute drive leaves no slack for a slow baggage reclaim, so the pickup is planned with the 45 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands doing its job (airport pickups only; £10 per 30 minutes after that): the driver is in arrivals, and the car is ready when you walk out.

We cover Derby properly. The railway station on Railway Terrace, the city centre around the Cathedral Quarter and St Peter's Quarter, the Royal Derby Hospital, Pride Park and the iPro Stadium area, the University of Derby sites at Kedleston Road and Markeaton Street, and the business parks at Wyvern and Pride Park.

The surrounding towns are covered too: Burton upon Trent, Ashbourne, Belper, Ripley, Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Swadlincote. Enter the exact address and the quote is built for that destination.

The Skylink bus runs between the airport and Derby and is the cheapest option for a solo traveller with a small bag and no deadline. It runs to a timetable, takes longer than the taxi with its stops, and late-night arrivals can mean waiting for the next one.

The taxi is door to door in 20 to 30 minutes at whatever hour you land. For two or more passengers, one fixed fare against multiple bus tickets is usually cheaper. For families with cases, for business travellers heading to a morning meeting, and for anyone landing after midnight, the taxi is the booking that makes sense.

The same comparison, side by side:

• The full East Midlands Airport to Derby journey, calculated on the shortest route: your fare is fixed at booking
• The airport drop-off and set-down drop-off charge, included in your quote
• 45 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands (airport pickups only; £10 per 30 minutes after that)
• Pickup adjustment for delays of up to an hour, when you inform the office
• A free child seat if requested when booking (availability cannot be guaranteed)
• A licensed driver

A saloon takes 4 passengers with 2 suitcases and 2 cabin bags; a People Carrier takes 6 with 3 suitcases; the 8-seater Mini Van takes 8 with 8 of each. Best for: the saloon suits couples and solo travellers with standard luggage; First Class suits business travel and special occasions; the People Carrier suits families with children and extra luggage; the Mini Van 8 suits groups of 6–8, sports teams and wedding parties. Baby and child seats are free if requested when booking; availability cannot be guaranteed.

1. Enter East Midlands Airport as pickup and your Derby destination, with date, time and flight number, for an instant fixed quote.
2. Choose the vehicle for your group and luggage, then add contact details.
3. Confirm. The fare is locked and the driver is booked.

Cancellation is free more than 12 hours before pickup (a bank fee applies, minimum £5); 12 to 6 hours costs 50% of the fare, and under 6 hours the full fare. Cancellations are by phone or by replying to your reservation confirmation email, and refunds go to the original card within 3 to 5 working days. Support is on +44 1582 297190 around the clock.