There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 31m£96–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
5h 57m£30–71Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ipswich to East Midlands-EMA142.7 mi
2h 30mDrive 142.7 mi
- Drive from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 142.7 mi
2h 30m£35–51Train, line 31 bus, bus
- Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sky
6h 37m£81–131
Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Coach Park via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Ipswich and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 195 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Ipswich to EMA Departure Building via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Park via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cambridge to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- kinchbus.co.uk
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ipswich to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ipswich to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1013+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ipswich and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























