What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Scotland is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs £70 - £170.

How far is it from East Midlands to Scotland?

The distance between East Midlands and Scotland is 404 miles. The road distance is 293 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Scotland?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from East Midlands to Scotland, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Scotland?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Scotland is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 24m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Scotland is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from East Midlands to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 877+ hotels available in Scotland.

East Midlands to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from East Midlands to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 18m
£123–222
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
9h 24m
£41–66
Drive 291.3 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Glasgowcar 291.3 mi
5h 13m
£72–103
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 16m
£78–166
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 27m
£139–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 39m
£78–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 1m
£72–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 39m
£116–258
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 52m
£90–185
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 7m
£92–195
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
6h 1m
£132–293

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from East Midlands to Scotland.

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Distance: 402.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Glasgow Queen Street via Melton Mowbray, Peterborough, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Buchanan Bus Station via Brampton Road, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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