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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.

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Fly  •  11h 1m

  1. Fly from Leon (LEN) to Edinburgh (EDI) LEN - EDI

6 alternative options

Train  •  23h 18m

  1. Take the train from Leon to Madrid-Chamartin Alv / ...
  2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon Tgv
  3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europe Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl Eil
  5. Take the train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Drive, car ferry  •  32h 18m

  1. Drive from León to Santander
  2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
  3. Drive from Plymouth to Edinburgh

Bus  •  39h

  1. Take the bus from Leon to Vitoria-Gasteiz
  2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Londres Victoria Coach Station
  3. Take the bus from Victoria Coach Station to Bus Station 586 / ...

Bus, train  •  2 days 9h

  1. Take the bus from Leon to Londres Victoria Coach Station
  2. Take the train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

Bus, night bus  •  2 days 14h

  1. Take the bus from Leon to Londres Victoria Coach Station
  2. Take the night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station megabus M20 / ...

Drive, Eurotunnel  •  22h 1m

  1. Drive from León to Calais-Fréthun
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
  3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh

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The cheapest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to fly which costs €95 - €550 and takes 11h 1m.

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The quickest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to fly which costs €95 - €550 and takes 11h 1m.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from León to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leon station.

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León to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Leon station.

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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.

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Map of how to get from León to Edinburgh.
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  • 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.

Airlines
Iberia
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
Ryanair
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
Vueling Airlines
Website
vueling.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
14h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
£140 - £550
Ryanair UK
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Palma Mallorca
Ave. Duration
12h 40m
When
Friday
Estimated price
£150 - £750
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Palma Mallorca, Bristol
Ave. Duration
10h 15m
When
Friday
Estimated price
£140 - £650
Aer Lingus
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
Train operators
Renfe Viajeros
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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
TGV inOui
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
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Eurotunnel
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/
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
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
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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ALSA
Phone
+34 910 207 007
Email
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
National Express
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
Megabus UK
Email
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
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Phone
0330 159 7000
Email
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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There is no direct flight from Leon Airport to Edinburgh Airport. The quickest flight takes 14h 15m and has one stopover.

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León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

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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.

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Vueling Airlines, Ryanair UK, easyJet and four other airlines offer flights from Leon Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

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There are 1587+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at £75 per night.

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The best way to get from León to Leon Airport is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs €12 - €15.

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