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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Long Eatontrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    3h 27m
    £42–81

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    5h 44m
    £18–31

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Preston to East Midlands-EMArideshare rideshare 106.5 mi
    1h 56m

  4. Drive 106.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car car 106.5 mi
    1h 56m
    £26–38

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus bus Sn
    4h 21m
    £56–95

  6. Train, bus via Matlock

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    4. Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus bus Sky
    6h 36m
    £29–49

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

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Preston to EMA Departure Building via Crewe, Long Eaton, and The Bell in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Building via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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