There are 4 ways to get from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
- Take the train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2h 27m£47–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
3h 1m£17–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Luton to East Midlands-EMA84.1 mi
1h 24mDrive 84.1 mi
- Drive from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 84.1 mi
1h 24m£21–30
Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Coach Park via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Luton and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £45 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Luton to EMA Departure Building via Kettering, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Park via St Margaret's Bus Station in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- 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/
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Luton to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Luton to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1914+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Luton and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.