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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3h 53m
    £38–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 18m
    £17–29

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Prestonrideshare rideshare 106.7 mi
    1h 55m

  4. Drive 106.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Prestoncar car 106.7 mi
    1h 55m
    £26–38

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 17m
    £56–94

  6. Bus, train via Buxton

    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 Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 48m
    £28–47

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

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Bus Station via Nottingham station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Preston via Nottingham station, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 17m.

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