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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Linlithgow is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Linlithgow is to bus and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Cross via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Linlithgow via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Linlithgow?

The distance between Leicester and Linlithgow is 386 miles. The road distance is 295.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Leicester to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Linlithgow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Linlithgow train from?

Leicester to Linlithgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Leicester to Linlithgow is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Nottingham, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Leicester to Linlithgow bus arrive?

Leicester to Linlithgow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Linlithgow train arrive?

Leicester to Linlithgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Linlithgow is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Leicester to Linlithgow.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Leicester to Linlithgow 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 PeterboroughBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£81–139
Bus via Nottingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11
9h 9m
£27–82
Drive 294 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Linlithgow294 mi
5h 28m
£74–107
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 11m
£52–123
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 8m
£57–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
9h 31m
£27–60
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
4h 33m
£43–117
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 35m
£63–217
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 33m
£61–230
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
4h 57m
£60–196
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
4h 51m
£108–352

Leicester to Linlithgow by train

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5h 29mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Linlithgow via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Cross via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 9h 9m.

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