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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Perth is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Perth is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Perth. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at South Street via Asda and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Perth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Perth via Sheffield and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Leicester to Perth?

The distance between Leicester and Perth is 388 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Perth without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £50 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Leicester to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Perth bus from?

Leicester to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Perth?

The best way to get from Leicester to Perth is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £50 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Leicester to Perth bus arrive?

Leicester to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Leicester to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Perth is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Leicester to Perth.

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

Book your Leicester to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 507+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leicester to Perth 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 Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
7h 33m
£54–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Park and RideUkn11
10h 23m
£41–64
Drive 321 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Perth321 mi
5h 59m
£79–113
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4h 57m
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South StreetM92
10h 32m
£41–73
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 Perth
5h 19m
£48–142
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 15m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6h 12m
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 Perth
5h 37m
£64–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perth
6h 46m
£107–314

Leicester to Perth by train

119Weekly Trains

7h 33mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Perth.

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Distance: 386.2 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Perth via Sheffield and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Park and Ride every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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