What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leicester and Edinburgh is 332 miles. The road distance is 278.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £40 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Leicester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Edinburgh bus from?

Leicester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Edinburgh train from?

Leicester to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leicester to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Edinburgh is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Leicester to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Leicester to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leicester to Edinburgh 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 Leicester to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£43–220
Bus via Nottingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11
8h 15m
£28–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
8h 10m
£30–60
Drive 276.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Edinburgh276.6 mi
5h 17m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3h 58m
£47–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station148
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 39m
£59–163
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
4h 16m
£66–197
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 13m
£48–185
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 38m
£108–357
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 48m
£52–194
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 10m
£93–329

Leicester to Edinburgh by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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