There are 7 ways to get from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Retford to Nottinghamtrain Retford - Nottingham
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sn
2h 40m£30–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retford station to Briar Roadbus Sa
- Take the bus from Briar Road to Victoria Bus Stationbus Sa
- Take the bus from Friar Lane to Coach Parkbus Snx / ...
3h 22m£10–17Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Retford Station to East Midlands-EMA43.6 mi
1h 2mDrive 43.6 mi
- Drive from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 43.6 mi
1h 2m£11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA)taxi 43.6 mi
1h 2m£90–110Train
- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 42m£33–53Bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from South Street to Newark Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus 90
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sn
3h 39m
Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford Station station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Coach Park via Briar Road and Friar Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Retford Station and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 85 miles. The road distance is 43.9 miles.
The best way to get from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Retford station.
Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs £10 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Retford Station, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a bus from Retford station to Coach Park via Briar Road, Victoria Bus Station, and Friar Lane in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to EMA Departure Building via Sheffield, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trent Barton
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £5–8
Bus from Friar Lane to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £4–7
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £5–8
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Retford station to Briar Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Briar Road to Victoria Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from South Street to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 115 950 6070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
Bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Retford Station to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £90–110
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7733 895 141
- Website
- retfordtaxis.com
DN Cars
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 948
Malcolm's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 333
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More Questions & Answers
Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Briar Road station.
Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Retford Station to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1916+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Retford Station and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















