There are 4 ways to get from Watford 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 47m£66–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
4h 32m£22–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Watford to East Midlands-EMA99.6 mi
1h 40mDrive 99.6 mi
- Drive from Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 99.6 mi
1h 40m£24–35
Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Coach Park via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Watford and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 142 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Watford 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 Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Watford, 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 Clarendon Road to Coach Park via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 4h 32m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
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- 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
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Watford to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at East Midlands Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Watford 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 Watford and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.