There are 5 ways to get from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Durham to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sky
2h 56m£87–123Drive 152 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 152 mi
2h 32m£37–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Durham to East Midlands-EMA152 mi
2h 32mFly
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NCL - EMA
5h 3m£62–144Train
- Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 34m£89–126
Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Durham and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 168 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 56m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £130 and takes 3h 34m.
Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Durham to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
What companies run services between Durham, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Newcastle (NCL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to EMA Departure Building via Sheffield, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 3h 34m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Newcastle to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £30–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Durham to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Durham to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Durham to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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