There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 56m£68–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
5h 21m£15–32Bus via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane
- Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
4h 37m£24–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Big Ben116.1 mi
2h 8mDrive 116.1 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Bencar 116.1 mi
2h 8m£28–41
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall via St Margaret's Bus Station and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Westminster station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Big Ben is 137 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Coach Park station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Big Ben via St Margaret's Bus Station, Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, and St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from EMA Departure Building to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
#/media/File:Scania_Wright_Solar_FN04_HSY_Nottingham_CarringtonSt.jpg "Side view a Kinchbus bus in Carrington Street, Nottingham")
#/media/File:Optare_Solo_YJ07_EFX_Leicester_HumberstoneGate_rear.jpg "Rear view of a Kinchbus bus on route 70 in Humberstone Gate, Leicester")
#/media/File:Optare_Solo_YJ07_EFX_Leicester_HumberstoneGate.jpg "A Kinchbus bus on route 70 in Humberstone Gate, Leicester")
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Big Ben
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Big Ben.
There are 21932+ hotels available in Big Ben.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Big Ben. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.