There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 15m£83–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 39m£36–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Cardiff146.9 mi
2h 32mDrive 146.9 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiffcar 146.9 mi
2h 32m£36–52Line 9 bus, train
- Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to New Streetbus 9
- Take the train from University to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 56m
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Sophia Gardens via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Cardiff is 162 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Cardiff, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Sophia Gardens via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from University to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from EMA Departure Building to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff.
There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.