Travel to and from airports

Bus to East Midlands Airport

Public transport

Where practical and costs are reasonable, we recommend travel to and from airports is undertaken using public transport.

Locally, trains can be caught directly from Derby station to Birmingham International Airport.

For travel to East Midlands Airport there is the skylink bus service from Derby city centre or the station.

There is also a frequent bus service from Buxton town centre to Manchester Airport called the skyline.

One-way hire cars

If you are registered to drive on university business, you will be able to book a one-way hire car to or from an airport for University business trips.

Complete the booking form below
One week's advance notice is required to secure a car.
Cars can be dropped off and picked up from all major airports in the UK.
Costs are reasonable due to excellent negotiated contract rates.

Car and driver service

We understand that after a long flight, change of timezone and potential lack of sleep, it may not be safe or reasonable for staff to have to make their own way back from airports. On these occasions staff can book a car and driver to meet them.

If you require this service please complete the form below.It is essential that a mobile phone number is provided to ensure a smooth pick-up.

Booking Details

Please use the form below to book a car and driver or one-way hire for an airport pick up/drop off.

Driver Required?

Yes

Driver Name

Department

Mobile

Email Address

Cost Centre

Journey Details

Start Point

Start Date

(day-month-year)*

Start Time

End point

End Date

(day-month-year)*

End Time

One way self drive car hire?

Flight Number

Flight Time

Terminal

Further Information

Terms and Conditions

Conditions

Drivers must have completed a driver registration form, have a valid driving license, and undertake a one off training session before using University or third party vehicles on University business (can be arranged at short notice by calling X1115).
Vehicles must be driven in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
Smoking is strictly forbidden in any University vehicle.
Damage must be reported to transport, ASAP. Repairs for damage sustained in the loan period, up to the insurance excess will be recharged to the booking cost centre.
Vehicles must be treated with respect and returned in a reasonable state of cleanliness. Excessive soiling will be subject to a valeting charge.
The Transport office will determine whether a hire vehicle or a pool car is appropriate.
If a vehicle is booked and not used, standard charges will be made unless it is cancelled with at least 24 hours notice.

Pool Car Charges

The cost centre / detail code supplied will be charged at a rate of £17.50 a day for up to a 50 mile round trip (inclusive of fuel).
Mileage over 50 miles in a day is charged at 35p a mile up to 100miles (inclusive of fuel). Mileage thereafter is charged at 25p a mile.
If a vehicle is booked only for AM or PM, the charge is £8.75, plus 35p a mile over 25 miles.
Casual Drivers are charged at £10 per hour
Staff overtime is charged at £15 an hour (£20 on Sundays)

Rental Charges

If a rental vehicle is used then charges (including damage charges) will be passed on directly to the cost centre above.
Refuelling costs will be passed on to the cost centre at the rental company's specified rate.
All orders for vehicle hire will now be raised on the Transport Department's purchasing card. A weeks notice is required for bookings to ensure 1 way hire, delivery and collection (subject to availability)

I have read and accept the conditions above

I have approval from the budget manager for this expenditure

Budget Managers Email Address