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 - £90 and takes 10h 59m.

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 2m and costs £50 - £170.

How far is it from East Midlands to Scotland?

The distance between East Midlands and Scotland is 354 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 32m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 32m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 59m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Scotland is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from East Midlands to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Scotland.

East Midlands to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 32m
£63–254
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
10h 59m
£41–87
Drive 291.3 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Glasgow291.3 mi
5h 10m
£71–103
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 18m
£66–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
11h 39m
£44–81
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 2m
£54–166
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 7m
£54–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4h 46m
£106–281
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4h 48m
£69–204
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 4m
£84–224

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

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Map of how to get from East Midlands to Scotland.

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Distance: 351.8 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Glasgow Central via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 32m. 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 10h 59m.

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