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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh is to bus via Sheffield which costs £23 - £40 and takes 9h 5m.

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 4h and costs £40 - £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 four times a day, 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 40m.

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 40m and costs £40 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 FlixBus, 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 40m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Nottingham, which costs £20 - £90 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Leicester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leicester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh 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 19m 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?

Book your Leicester to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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 Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m
£43–220
Bus via Nottingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
7h 55m
£21–88
Drive 276.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Edinburghcar 276.6 mi
5h 19m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h
£43–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 10m
£30–60
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
9h 5m
£23–40
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
4h 18m
£56–209
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 19m
£44–200
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 35m
£108–341
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 48m
£46–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 6m
£93–333

Leicester to Edinburgh by train

112Weekly Trains

5h 40mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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