DIRECTIONS TO THE FESTIVAL
Travelling by road?
The Midland Railway Centre is on the B6179, one mile North of Ripley, signposted from Ripley town centre and from the A38, M1 Junction 28. For sat navs, enter the address: Butterley Station, Butterley Hill, Ripley DE5 3QZ. There is ample free parking.
Travelling by rail/bus?
Unfortunately the Midland Railway Butterley is not served by the national rail network. The nearest railway stations are Derby, Nottingham and Alfreton. Details of bus connections from rail station to the festival can be found below.
Travelling by air?
The nearest airport is East Midlands (code EMA) which is served by budget airlines such as BMI Baby, Easyjet and
Ryanair. The airport has dedicated bus links to Derby and Nottingham, from where the local services can be taken. Otherwise flying to London then travelling by train to Derby is an alternative.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
| Local buses | Local taxi numbers |
From Nottingham Rail Station From Alfreton Rail Station From Derby Rail Station Nottingham Train Station - Midland Railway Centre, Butterley Derby Train Station - Midland Railway Centre, Butterley Alfreton Train Station - Midland Railway Centre, Butterley For sat navs, ask your driver to enter the postcode DE5 3QZ. Local minibus hire Many people stay in surrounding towns like Nottingham or Derby and share a minibus fare to the Midland Railway Centre. Journey time is about 30 minutes, and pre-booking is essential. We can recommend the following: Tel. 0800 678 5067 Tel. 01332 757680 Car sharing |
Amber Taxis (Alfreton) Michelle's Taxis (Ripley) Trent Cars (Nottingham) Eagle City Cars (Derby) |