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How to get fromManchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA)by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus bus Sn
    2h 41m
    £48–70

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus bus Sn
    3h 39m
    £15–25

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to East Midlands-EMArideshare rideshare 71.6 mi
    1h 54m

  4. Drive 71.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car car 71.6 mi
    1h 54m
    £18–26

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2h 49m
    £40–69

Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manchester to East Midlands Airport (EMA).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to EMA Departure Building via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to EMA Departure Building via Sheffield, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 2h 49m.

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