There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 57m£95–171Bus via EMA Departure Building
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
7h 8m£28–56Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 32m£37–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Southampton to East Midlands-EMA154 mi
2h 39mDrive 154 mi
- Drive from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 154 mi
2h 39m£38–54Fly
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
4h 55m£87–214Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 35m£108–155
Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to bus via EMA Departure Building which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Southampton and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 206 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 57m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train via London which takes 3h 57m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to EMA Departure Building via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 32m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £80–210
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–500
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Southampton to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Southampton to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 999+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southampton and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























