There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 20m£109–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
8h 28m£38–94Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
7h 27m£50–99Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Margate195.5 mi
3h 14mDrive 195.5 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margatecar 195.5 mi
3h 14m£48–69Fly, train
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EMA - STN
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h£82–247
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Marine Terrace via St Margaret's Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Margate is 223 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Margate, England?
You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Margate via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Marine Terrace via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- 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
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- Southeastern
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 London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Margate.
There are 1281+ hotels available in Margate.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Margate. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















