There are 5 ways to get from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Leicester to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
- Take the bus from East Midlands Parkway Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Dp2
1h 12m£11–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
1h 14m£3–4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands-EMA18.9 mi
24 minDrive 18.9 mi
- Drive from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 18.9 mi
24 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA)taxi 18.9 mi
24 min£60–75
Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Coach Park. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Leicester Central Station and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 26 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £10 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at Coach Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1903+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
What companies run services between Leicester Central Station, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
Kinchbus operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Park every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01332 204568
- [email protected]
- Website
- nottsderby.co.uk
Bus from East Midlands Parkway Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.nottsderby.co.uk/
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leicester Central Station to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
ADT Taxis
- Phone
- +44 116 2555222
- Website
- adt-taxis.co.uk
Fosse Taxis
- Phone
- +44 116 232 2222
- Website
- fossetaxis.co.uk
Leicester Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44116 44 222 44
- Website
- leicesterblackcabs.uk
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester Central Station and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











