There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 53m£93–140Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leicesterbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to EMA Departure Buildingbus Sky
6h 37m£30–55Bus
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
6h 33m£36–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stansted to East Midlands-EMA140.6 mi
2h 48mDrive 140.6 mi
- Drive from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 140.6 mi
2h 48m£34–49Line 223 bus, train
- Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train and bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Coach Park via Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Stansted and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 155 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Stratford City Bus Station.
Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Stansted, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Coach Park via Barrack Row, Gravesend, Stratford International, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to EMA Departure Building
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- 01474 326777
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stansted to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at East Midlands Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Stansted to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1005+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stansted and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























