East Midlands Airport to Leicester: Private Round-Trip Transfer

Skip the taxi queue: private car from EMA to Leicester, both ways

You're picked up at East Midlands Airport with a nameplate, your flight is tracked, and you travel door-to-door to your Leicester address in a private, air-conditioned car. On departure day, the driver collects you at a scheduled time and returns you to the airport. The price is fixed, luggage help is included, and groups up to eight travel together without splitting into separate vehicles.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private round-trip airport transfer

• Meet driver with nameplate
• Track flight arrival
• Travel from airport to Leicester
• Driver helps with luggage
• Travel from Leicester to airport

The experience

The nameplate appears before you've cleared baggage claim. Your driver is already waiting at East Midlands Airport, holding a sign with your name on it, while other passengers shuffle toward the shared shuttle desk or join the taxi rank. That's the first thing that changes: no queue, no negotiation at the curb, no wondering if the fare will climb during traffic. The car is clean, air-conditioned, and the driver has already tracked your flight, so they know if you've landed early or your luggage took time.

The drive to Leicester takes roughly 30 minutes depending on traffic. You sit in the back with your luggage loaded, and the only thing you arrange is where you want to go (a hotel, an apartment, a specific address), and when you need to return to the airport for your flight home. The vehicle holds up to eight passengers, so if you're traveling with family or a small group, everyone travels together instead of splitting across multiple taxis. No hidden charges appear at the end. The price is fixed before you book.

On the return journey, the driver arrives at your hotel or address at the time you've specified, gives you the same professional service, and takes you back to East Midlands Airport. If you're traveling with young children, specialized infant seats are available. The cars are licensed and insured, equipped for any weather, and the drivers are trained to help with luggage and any equipment you're carrying. It's the kind of transfer that works because it removes the variables: no waiting, no surprises, no last-minute scramble to find transport when you're tired or running late.

What’s included

Your round-trip transfer includes private door-to-door transportation in a licensed, air-conditioned vehicle, a driver meeting you at East Midlands Airport with a nameplate, flight tracking, luggage assistance, and return pickup from your Leicester address at a scheduled time. Specialized infant seats are available if needed, and the service accommodates groups up to eight passengers traveling together.

Options for this experience

9 options

Nighttime Budget TransferUp to 8 per booking · No fixed timeFrom 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM: Save up to 30%! Pickup from airport parking, with no meet-and-greet included. Affordable and convenient for late-night travelers. Pickup is included.

Private transfer for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 8 passengers. Comfort Class minivans: for groups of more than 7 passengers, one large minibus or two minivans can be provided. Pickup is included.

Private transfer for 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 7 passengers. Comfort Class minivans. Pickup is included.

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Private transfer for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 6 passengers. Comfort Class minivans. Pickup is included.

Private transfer for 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 5 passengers. Comfort Class minivans. Pickup is included.

Private transfer for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 4 passengers. Comfort Class minivans. Pickup is included.

Private transfer for 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 3 passengers. Comfort Class cars. Pickup is included.

Private transfer for 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 2 passengers. Comfort Class cars. Pickup is included.

Transfer for one person, privateUp to 1 per booking · No fixed timeRound-trip private transfer between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Leicester, to any hotel or address, with return for 1 passenger. Comfort Class cars. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 44 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to skip airport taxi queues and arrive at your Leicester hotel without arranging transport or negotiating fares: the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean you know exactly what to expect and when your driver will arrive.

Top questions

How long does the transfer from East Midlands Airport to Leicester take?

Approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

What's included in the round-trip transfer?

Private transportation, air-conditioned vehicle, driver meeting you with a nameplate, luggage assistance, and flight tracking.

How many passengers can the vehicle hold?

Up to 8 passengers.

Are infant seats available?

Yes, specialized infant seats are available upon request.

Is the price fixed, or does it change based on traffic?

The price is fixed with no hidden charges. You agree on the fare before booking.

Do I need to arrange a specific pickup time?

Yes, you'll provide your pickup time and flight details when you book. The driver tracks your flight and adjusts if needed.

Can service animals travel in the vehicle?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

What if I'm traveling with luggage or sports equipment?

The vehicles are equipped with additional fastenings for luggage and sports equipment, and the driver will help you load and unload.