There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands 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 57m£68–110Bus via M&S
cheapest- Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk010 / ...
4h 22m£22–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to London Docklands119.5 mi
2h 19mDrive 119.5 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklandscar 119.5 mi
2h 19m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Finchley Road Stationbus 440 / ...
4h 29m£30–84
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands is to bus via M&S which costs £22 - £60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands. However, there are services departing from EMA Departure Building and arriving at Finchley Road / O2 Centre via St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands station. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Canary Wharf station via London St Pancras Intl and London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and London Docklands is 138 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from EMA Departure Building station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and London Docklands, 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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to London Docklands via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road station, and Canary Wharf station in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to London Docklands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Docklands.
There are 21911+ hotels available in London Docklands.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and London Docklands. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















