There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bedford to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
- Take the train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2h 11m£35–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
3h 12m£16–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bedford to East Midlands-EMA71.6 mi
1h 26mDrive 71.6 mi
- Drive from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 71.6 mi
1h 26m£18–25
Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Park via Milton Keynes Coachway and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Bedford and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 74 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Bedford to EMA Departure Building via Kettering, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Park via Milton Keynes Coachway and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bedford to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Bedford to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1916+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bedford and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.