There are 7 ways to get from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- 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 43m£34–54Drive 43.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 43.9 mi
1h 4m£11–16Bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- 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 28mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Retford to East Midlands-EMA43.9 mi
1h 4mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA)taxi 43.9 mi
1h 4m£90–110Line 43 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from The Square to Worksop stationbus 43
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sn
3h 33m£20–36Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Roadbus Sa
- Take the bus from Briar Road to Victoria Bus Stationbus Sa
- Take the bus from Friar Lane to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sn
3h 39m£11–19
Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at EMA Departure Building via Newark Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford 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 43m.
The distance between Retford and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 75 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 90 bus, which costs and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Retford to EMA Departure Building via Sheffield, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to EMA Departure Building via Newark Bus Station, Nottingham station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- 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
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
- 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 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 EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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 The Square to Worksop station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Retford to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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 to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.
Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Retford to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1915+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Retford and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















