There are 6 ways to get from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 43m£91–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
6h 39m£36–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bridgend to East Midlands-EMA162.6 mi
2h 45mDrive 162.6 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 162.6 mi
2h 45m£40–57Fly
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane CWL - EMA
6h 24m£41–180Train, line 9 bus
- Take the train from Bridgend to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from New Street to EMA Departure Buildingbus 9
7h 12m
Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Long Eaton via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Bridgend and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 186 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to EMA Departure Building via Newport (S Wales), Long Eaton, and The Bell in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 39m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £35–170
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £75–240
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from New Street to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bridgend to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bridgend to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1005+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bridgend and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























