There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h£76–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
5h 13m£23–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chelmsford to East Midlands-EMA133 mi
2h 23mDrive 133 mi
- Drive from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 133 mi
2h 23m£32–47Train, line 31 bus, bus
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sky
6h 46m£71–105
Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Park via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Chelmsford and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 156 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 3h and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to EMA Departure Building via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Park via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
- 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
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
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chelmsford to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























