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The link between the east coast ports and the Midlands

EMDH occupies a strategic inland position linking England’s East Coast ports with major Midlands and national distribution markets, supporting efficient freight movement across the UK supply chain.

CITIES/ROADS Miles Time
A46 12 20 mins
A1 14 25 mins
Leicester 18 26 mins
Nottingham 20 30 mins
Derby 32 45 mins
Sheffield 74 1 hr 49mins
Birmingham 63 1 hr 34 mins
Leeds 99 2 hrs
PORTS Miles Time
Hull 95 2 hrs
Immingham 105 2 hrs 10 mins
Grimsby 105 2 hrs 10 mins
London Gateway 131 2 hrs 50 mins
Teesport 165 3 hrs 15 mins
AIRPORTS Miles Time
East Midlands 24 36 mins
Birmingham 56 1 hr 23 mins
Luton 91 2 hrs 34 mins

Source: Lorry Route Planner

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Located within the wider East Midlands logistics corridor, the scheme benefits from strong connectivity towards the A1, A46 and key motorway networks, enabling efficient onward access to major population centres and industrial hubs.

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With the new £68.2 million distributor road further improving regional connectivity, EMDH is becoming an increasingly effective location for businesses operating within national and international supply chains.

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15 minute drive

  • 44,633 people

30 minute drive

  • 396,117 people

45 minute driive

  • 1,611,943 people
Source: Esri Maps May 2026