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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Linlithgow is to bus via M&S which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Linlithgow is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £140.

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 Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 Sheffield and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Leicester to Linlithgow?

The distance between Leicester and Linlithgow is 350 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 6h 20m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 East Midlands Railways, 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 6h 20m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Linlithgow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Linlithgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Linlithgow is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Leicester to Linlithgow.

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

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Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 633+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

Leicester to Linlithgow - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 20m
£51–232
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
9h 51m
£25–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 30m
£26–55
Drive 294 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Linlithgowcar 294 mi
5h 30m
£71–102
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 4m
£46–139
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 Linlithgowtrain
4h 25m
£43–124
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 32m
£60–186
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 29m
£50–237
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
4h 53m
£59–171
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 19m
£99–339

Leicester to Linlithgow by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Linlithgow.

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Distance: 347.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Linlithgow via Sheffield and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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