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The closest mainline railway stations to Download Festival are East Midlands Parkway and Derby. Both are served by regular festival transfer buses to and from our Transport Hub. Depending on traffic, these usually take 20mins between East Midlands Parkway and Download Festival, and 30mins between Derby Station.
It is really easy to get to Download by train and reduces your environmental impact at the same time. Train travel is 67% less polluting than driving (ref: I Came By Train | Sustainable Travel | Green Low Carbon Trains) – use the carbon calculator to see how much you could reduce your emissions.
Bus timetables will be released closer to the event.
To park at Download Festival you will need to purchase a car park pass in advance.
Look out for our Driving To Download Guide with information on which car park to head to and your best driving route nearer the festival.
£1 from our car parking passes is donated to Trees for Cities. These projects all contribute towards increasing canopy cover, increasing biodiversity and contributing towards carbon sequestration, improving air quality for local communities.
If you’re travelling by car, please car share. You can find people looking for a lift or offer up your spare seats on the Download Liftshare community.
All taxis and private vehicles (including family or friends doing drop-offs/pick-ups) should follow signage for ‘Pick Up & Drop Off’. This area is located inside the Transport Hub at Download Festival.
Important: Please make sure drivers do not attempt to drop off or pick up on nearby roads. These roads can be unsafe, with unstable verges, no pavements, and limited lighting. There are also ‘No Stopping’ orders in place around the site – drivers who ignore them may face enforcement action.
There will be a dedicated motorcycle parking area. Customers who have purchased a motorcycle parking pass can scan their digital ticket on their way into the festival, in exchange for a wristband. Head to Ticketmaster to grab your pass now.
Throughout the festival, there will also be a live travel updates page with key information including road closures & traffic, weather, car park capacity and more.
Whether you’re arriving by bus, taxi, or being dropped off by car, this is where your festival journey begins and ends. Our transport team is on hand to assist with directions and schedules, making your travel experience as smooth as possible. The location of the transport hub will be released on the festival map closer to the event.