The average bus between Manchester and East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 3h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and East Midlands Airport (EMA). The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at East Midlands Airport (EMA) station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at EMA Departure Building station.
The distance between Manchester and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 94.7 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to EMA Departure Building via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 3h 39m.