Airport transfers
East Midlands Airport Transfers from the Nene Valley
East Midlands is a compact, easily navigated airport a straight run up the A14 and M1, popular for short-haul holiday flights and known for short walking distances.
Distance from Raunds
Approximately 55 miles
Typical journey time
Around 1 hour to 1 hour 25 minutes from Raunds
Terminals
1 listed below
Terminal guide
Terminals at East Midlands
Please confirm your terminal when you book — it determines exactly where we drop you.
- One terminal serving all airlines, including Jet2, Ryanair and TUI
Drop-off
Where we set you down
A paid drop-off sits immediately outside the terminal, with a free option in the long-stay car park served by a shuttle. We use the terminal drop-off.
Pick-up
Meeting you on the way back
Arrivals are met just outside the terminal or in the arrivals area — the walk from baggage reclaim is one of the shortest of any UK airport.
Recommended departure times
When we suggest setting off
Most flights are short-haul; leaving the Nene Valley around three hours before departure is usually comfortable.
The compact terminal means less walking, which suits passengers with mobility needs.
Summer holiday mornings are the busiest period for security.
The M1 junction 23a approach can be slow in freight hours.
FAQs
East Midlands questions we are asked
- How long is the drive to East Midlands Airport?
- Usually around an hour to an hour and twenty-five from Raunds, depending on traffic on the A14 and M1.
- Is East Midlands good for passengers with reduced mobility?
- The terminal is small with short walking distances, which many passengers find easier than the larger London airports.
- Do you offer return transfers?
- Yes — book both legs together and we will hold the collection against your flight number.
Collecting from
Towns we travel from
We collect for this airport from across the Nene Valley and wider Northamptonshire.
Request a East Midlands quotation
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