Where does East Midlands Railway operate?

Based on recent Busbud data, East Midlands Railway operates in United Kingdom, serving up to 59 cities with 658 routes we've seen available over the past year.

How reliable is travelling with East Midlands Railway?

Based on Busbud traveller reviews, East Midlands Railway has an overall rating of 4.5/5. In key areas, travellers rate East Midlands Railway 5.0/5 for punctuality and timeliness, 4.6/5 for overall cleanliness, and 5.0/5 for the quality of Wi-Fi connectivity.

What are the most popular routes operated by East Midlands Railway?

The most popular East Midlands Railway routes are Manchester to Liverpool, Derby to London, Luton to London. See all East Midlands Railway timetables and prices on Busbud.

What amenities does East Midlands Railway offer?

Most East Midlands Railway vehicles offer Air conditioning, Toilet, Standard seat, Wifi, Power outlets, Snack on most routes. Amenities may vary by route and vehicle type. Busbud recommends confirming details during checkout.

Does East Midlands Railway offer Wi-Fi?

Yes, East Midlands Railway offers Wi-Fi on most routes. Availability may vary depending on the vehicle and route. Busbud recommends confirming this at checkout.

Can I change or cancel a East Midlands Railway ticket?

Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On selected East Midlands Railway routes, Busbud offers the Refund for Any Reason add-on at checkout, which allows refunds up to 30 minutes before departure. Check refund eligibility at checkout.

How do I book a East Midlands Railway ticket?

You can book East Midlands Railway tickets directly on Busbud. Search for your preferred route, compare timetables and prices from East Midlands Railway, choose what works best for you, and complete your booking securely online or in the Busbud app.

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East Midlands Railway popular routes and schedules

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Popular routes	First and last departures	Average duration	Minimum price
Luton → London	First and last departures07:26 — 23:25	Average duration25m	Minimum price£4
London Luton Airport → London King's Cross - St. Pancras	First and last departures07:28 — 23:25	Average duration24m	Minimum price£4
Derby → London	First and last departures07:05 — 23:58	Average duration1h 37m	Minimum price£21
London → Derby	First and last departures07:02 — 23:54	Average duration1h 38m	Minimum price£26
Leicester → Derby	First and last departures07:06 — 23:59	Average duration31m	Minimum price£6

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Amenities on East Midlands Railway trains

Air conditioning
Toilet
Standard seat
Wifi
Power outlets
Snack

East Midlands Railway’s Coverage in Numbers

Daily Trains2029
Cities59
Countries1
Routes658

East Midlands Railway Train classes

Comfort
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East Midlands Railway User Reviews

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

It was smooth from start to finish

Olusoji E.

15 October 2025

Train on time, free seat, it was just good.

Petr J.

7 October 2023

It was on time, friendly staff

Pride C.

11 May 2023

Not only did they overbook so I couldn’t sit down for my whole commute even though I paid to sit but they also were overbooked from the last train so it was overpacked. Then because so many people were on the train it was so hot so when we asked them to turn on the air conditioning and they didn’t

Aaliyah M.

1 December 2022

Very good

Neil M.

24 June 2024

Very comfortable

Angelica Gabriela P.

3 June 2024

Frequently asked questions about East Midlands Railway

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

Where does East Midlands Railway operate?
Based on recent Busbud data, East Midlands Railway operates in United Kingdom, serving up to 59 cities with 658 routes we've seen available over the past year.
How reliable is travelling with East Midlands Railway?
Based on Busbud traveller reviews, East Midlands Railway has an overall rating of 4.5/5. In key areas, travellers rate East Midlands Railway 5.0/5 for punctuality and timeliness, 4.6/5 for overall cleanliness, and 5.0/5 for the quality of Wi-Fi connectivity.
What are the most popular routes operated by East Midlands Railway?
The most popular East Midlands Railway routes are Manchester to Liverpool, Derby to London, Luton to London. See all East Midlands Railway timetables and prices on Busbud.
What amenities does East Midlands Railway offer?
Most East Midlands Railway vehicles offer Air conditioning, Toilet, Standard seat, Wifi, Power outlets, Snack on most routes. Amenities may vary by route and vehicle type. Busbud recommends confirming details during checkout.
Does East Midlands Railway offer Wi-Fi?
Yes, East Midlands Railway offers Wi-Fi on most routes. Availability may vary depending on the vehicle and route. Busbud recommends confirming this at checkout.
Can I change or cancel a East Midlands Railway ticket?
Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On selected East Midlands Railway routes, Busbud offers the Refund for Any Reason add-on at checkout, which allows refunds up to 30 minutes before departure. Check refund eligibility at checkout.
How do I book a East Midlands Railway ticket?
You can book East Midlands Railway tickets directly on Busbud. Search for your preferred route, compare timetables and prices from East Midlands Railway, choose what works best for you, and complete your booking securely online or in the Busbud app.

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