There are 7 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Bristol Airport, bus
best- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EMA - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
4h 18m£65–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 35m£22–34Train
- Take the train from Derby to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 10m£98–143Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Somerset157.2 mi
2h 51mDrive 157.2 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somersetcar 157.2 mi
2h 51m£38–55Fly to Cardiff Airport, train, bus
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
10h 12m£70–257Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 56m£31–70
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset. However, there are services departing from EMA Departure Building and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Somerset is 144 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Somerset, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Huntworth Lane M5 via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Bristol Airport, and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £27–130
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–170
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–290
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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 Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Somerset
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Airport station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Somerset.
There are 806+ hotels available in Somerset.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Somerset. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























