There are 7 ways to get from León to Edinburgh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, night bus or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 11h 1m
6 alternative options
Train • 23h 18m
Drive, car ferry • 32h 18m
Bus • 39h
Bus, train • 2 days 9h
Bus, night bus • 2 days 14h
Drive, Eurotunnel • 22h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to fly which costs €95 - €550 and takes 11h 1m.
The quickest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to fly which costs €95 - €550 and takes 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Bus Station via Vitoria-Gasteiz and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h.
No, there is no direct train from León to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Edinburgh via Madrid - Chamartín - Clara Campoamor Train Station, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and London Kings Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between León and Edinburgh is 934 miles.
The best way to get from León to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 23h 18m and costs €600 - €1200.
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from León to Edinburgh, including transfers.
León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leon station.
León to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs €95 - €550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €600 - €1200 and takes 23h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €250 - €440 and takes 39h.

- Distance: 934 miles
- Duration: 11h 1m
What companies run services between León, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines and six other airlines fly from León to Edinburgh every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from León to Edinburgh via Madrid - Chamartín - Clara Campoamor Train Station, Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Kings Cross in around 23h 18m.

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £550
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £170 - £750

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75 - £420
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona, Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £420

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £550

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £150 - £750

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Palma Mallorca, Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £650

- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £950

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Leon to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24 - £35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70 - £100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Leon to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- £30 - £45

- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £110 - £190
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- £110 - £160
- 1st Class
- £140 - £190

- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Avignon TGV to Lille-Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £220 - £400
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75 - £270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £220 - £270
- Standard
- £75 - £95
- Standard Premier
- £110 - £150

- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £150 - £220
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £150 - £220

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Leon to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22 - £35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40 - £60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Leon to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35 - £60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £170 - £260
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Leon to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £270 - £400
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home

- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35 - £50
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables

- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65 - £290
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- £65 - £85
- Car
- £200 - £290
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Leon Airport to Edinburgh Airport. The quickest flight takes 14h 15m and has one stopover.
León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Edinburgh is 1h behind León. It is currently 4:05 PM in León and 3:05 PM in Edinburgh.
León to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Edinburgh station.
Vueling Airlines, Ryanair UK, easyJet and four other airlines offer flights from Leon Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
There are 1587+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from León to Leon Airport is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs €12 - €15.