There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 42m£77–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sky
5h 13m£18–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bristol to East Midlands-EMA127.8 mi
2h 6mDrive 127.8 mi
- Drive from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 127.8 mi
2h 6m£31–45Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 16m£78–114Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
5h 14m£28–65
Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at EMA Departure Building via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Long Eaton via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Bristol and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 146 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £75 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to EMA Departure Building via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bristol to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bristol to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1002+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















