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How to get fromEast Midlands Airport (EMA) to Canterburyby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Canterbury by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 1m
    £99–166

  2. Bus via EMA Departure Building

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk005 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    8h 1m
    £27–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 440 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    7h 27m
    £35–89

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Canterburyrideshare rideshare 180.8 mi
    2h 59m

  5. Drive 180.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Canterburycar car 180.8 mi
    2h 59m
    £44–63

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EMA - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 41m
    £74–231

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EMA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 47m
    £110–215

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Canterbury by bus and train

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Canterbury West via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 27m.

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