There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h£67–102Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)151.9 mi
2h 35m£16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
5h 41m£20–29Drive 151.9 mi
- Drive from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 151.9 mi
2h 35m£38–55Fly
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane LGW - EMA
3h 20m£60–140Bus via EMA Departure Building
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230
6h 8m£27–43
Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to Airport Transfer which costs £16 - £21 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 35m and costs £16 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Coach Park via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 153 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train which takes 3h and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to EMA Departure Building via London St Pancras Intl, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–120
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £120–380
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- Thameslink
- 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
- £50–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £16–21
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There is no direct flight from London Gatwick Airport Airport to East Midlands Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.
Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Loganair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Ryanair offer flights from London Gatwick Airport Airport to East Midlands Airport Airport.
There are 1006+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gatwick Airport and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.