There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
3h 22m£89–126Drive 147.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 147.3 mi
2h 32m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
6h 39m£37–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to East Midlands-EMA147.3 mi
2h 32m
Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens 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 Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Long Eaton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cardiff and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 166 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Long Eaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cardiff to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.