Getting from East Midlands Airport to Leicester

A bus from East Midlands Airport to Leicester is the only other direct transport option. This service is actually the Skylink Derby route operated by Kinchbus, which also passes through Loughborough before terminating at the Leicester Bus Station in the city centre. The service runs every 20 minutes during the day and hourly during the night, but most importantly, is available 24/7. The average journey from East Midlands Airport to Leicester by bus takes just under 60 minutes.

The Skylink East Midlands Airport to Leicester bus service will cost £8.20 (€9.50) for an adult single ticket. Affordable tickets are available to younger customers, an under 18s single ticket will cost £5.70 (€6.60), while the under 10s single ticket will cost £1 (€1.15). Tickets do not have to be booked in advance and can be acquired directly from the driver when boarding. Cash, card and mobile app payments are accepted on this service.

The Skyline Derby bus route to Leicester from East Midlands Airport is a convenient and affordable travel option. This is especially so, with the 24/7 availability of the service. You will however, still have to find your way to your hotel from the final stop of the bus route (Leicester Bus Station in the city centre) and it is a relatively long transit time of just under 60 minutes. It is therefore not recommended for travellers with tight schedules or those travelling with a lot of heavy luggage.