There are 7 ways to get from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stafford to Tamworthtrain
- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Long Eatontrain
- Take the bus from The Bell to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sn / ...
2h 5m£28–50Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 40.8 mi
51 min£10–15Line 841 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus 841
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sw
- Take the bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sky
3h 23mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stafford to East Midlands-EMA40.8 mi
51 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA)taxi 40.8 mi
51 min£150–180Train
- Take the train from Stafford to Tamworthtrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2h 29m£27–47Bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus 828 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to New Streetbus X12 / ...
- Take the bus from New Street to EMA Departure Buildingbus 9
3h 44m
Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Mill Bank and arriving at EMA Departure Building via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Tamworth High Level and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Stafford and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 64 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Chaserider, depart from Mill Bank station.
Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
The best way to get from Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to line 841 bus and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Stafford, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a bus from Mill Bank to EMA Departure Building via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to EMA Departure Building via Tamworth High Level, Derby, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stafford to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stafford to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Tamworth High Level to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Tamworth High Level to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trent Barton
Bus from The Bell to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £3–6
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £6–9
- Phone
- 01543 758594
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chaserider
Bus from Mill Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Chaserider
Bus from Mill Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Chaserider
- Phone
- 01332 345 678
- Website
- Albatross Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Albatross Coaches
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from New Street to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Bus Link
- Phone
- 08455485003
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- South Staffs Coach Hire
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stafford to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £150–180
DH Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1785 319 090
Smart Cars
- Phone
- +44 1785 247 247
- Website
- smartcarstaxis.co.uk
Stafford Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1785 500 123
- Website
- staffordtaxi.co.uk
Ultimate Taxis Limited
- Phone
- +44 1952 813 636
- Website
- 813636.com
Westside Taxis Stafford
- Phone
- +44 1785 225 588
- Website
- westsidetaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by Chaserider, arrive at Bus Station.
Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Tamworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 41 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Stafford 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 Stafford and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























