There are 5 ways to get from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 5m£79–151Drive 114.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 114.2 mi
2h 11m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
5h 42m£51–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reading to East Midlands-EMA114.2 mi
2h 11mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sky
3h 5m£75–107
Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Reading and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 163 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Reading to EMA Departure Building via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Coach Park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- 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/
Bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reading to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Reading to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1003+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.