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

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Scotland is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 13m.

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 9m and costs £65 - £150.

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 24m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 24m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 10h 29m.

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 863+ 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 24m
£140–222
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
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 9m
£69–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 29m
£74–168
Drive 291.3 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Glasgowcar 291.3 mi
5h 13m
£71–103
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 20m
£76–146
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 28m
£140–274
Train #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
8h 43m
£197–282
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
5h 8m
£117–248
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
£91–186
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 56m
£88–176
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 23m
£127–263

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

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1h 17mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from East Midlands to Scotland.

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Distance: 402.1 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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