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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Trafford Centre 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 2m
    £37–70

  2. Bus, line 199 bus, line 23 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 23 / ...
    6h 14m
    £10–13

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Trafford Centrerideshare rideshare 75.3 mi
    1h 42m

  4. Drive 75.3 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Trafford Centrecar car 75.3 mi
    1h 42m
    £19–27

  5. Train via Stoke-on-Trent

    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 45m
    £41–74

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 58m
    £47–73

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Trafford Centre by bus, train, foot, and tram

Calendar350Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Bus Station, Interchange, Market Place, and Stockport Interchange in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to The Trafford Centre via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 45m.

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