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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Manchester by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2h 20m
    £36–66

  2. Bus, line 199 bus, line 203 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Tp
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    4. Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus bus 199
    5. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 203 / ...
    5h 55m
    £10–13

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Manchesterrideshare rideshare 71.2 mi
    1h 54m

  4. Drive 71.2 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Manchestercar car 71.2 mi
    1h 54m
    £18–25

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 3m
    £39–70

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Nottingham stationbus bus Snx
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 11m
    £45–71

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

Calendar350Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Piccadilly Gardens via Bus Station, Interchange, Market Place, and Stockport Interchange in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Manchester Piccadilly via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 3m.

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