Where does East Midlands Railway operate?

Based on recent Busbud data, East Midlands Railway operates in United Kingdom, serving up to 59 cities with 655 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 Wi-Fi connectivity quality.

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, Leicester to London. See all East Midlands Railway schedules 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 during checkout.

Can I change or cancel a East Midlands Railway ticket?

Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On select East Midlands Railway routes, Busbud offers a 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 desired route, compare multiple schedules and prices that East Midlands Railway offers, 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
Manchester → London	First and last departures7:39am — 6:39pm	Average duration3h 29m	Minimum price$136
London → Luton	First and last departures7:15am — 11:04pm	Average duration24m	Minimum price$8
London → Manchester	First and last departures7:02am — 11:35pm	Average duration4h 49m	Minimum price$132
Mansfield → London	First and last departures7:12am — 7:00pm	Average duration2h 46m	Minimum price$72
London → Leicester	First and last departures7:02am — 11:54pm	Average duration1h 12m	Minimum price$34

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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 Trains2005
Cities59
Countries1
Routes655

East Midlands Railway Train classes

Comfort
Standard

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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.

October 15, 2025

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

Petr J.

October 7, 2023

It was on time, friendly staff

Pride C.

May 11, 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.

December 1, 2022

Very good

Neil M.

June 24, 2024

Very comfortable

Angelica Gabriela P.

June 3, 2024

Frequently asked questions about East Midlands Railway

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

Where does East Midlands Railway operate?
Based on recent Busbud data, East Midlands Railway operates in United Kingdom, serving up to 59 cities with 655 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 Wi-Fi connectivity quality.
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, Leicester to London. See all East Midlands Railway schedules 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 during checkout.
Can I change or cancel a East Midlands Railway ticket?
Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On select East Midlands Railway routes, Busbud offers a 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 desired route, compare multiple schedules and prices that East Midlands Railway offers, choose what works best for you, and complete your booking securely online or in the Busbud app.

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