There are 7 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Bristol Airport
best- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EMA - BRS
4h 43m£70–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Bridge Eastoverbus 375
9h 28m£21–37Train
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwatertrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
4h 44m£88–132Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
8h 14m£35–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Bridgwater153.3 mi
2h 46mDrive 153.3 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwatercar 153.3 mi
2h 46m£37–54Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgwatertrain
10h 8m£80–275
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bridgwater via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Bridgwater is 147 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 4h 44m, you could also bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Bridgwater, England?
Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and easyJet fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Bridgwater via Railway Station, Derby, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 44m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £27–130
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–170
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–290
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwater
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bridgwater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Town Bridge Eastover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Bridgwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgwater.
There are 1117+ hotels available in Bridgwater.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Bridgwater. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















