Rome2Rio

How to get fromLeicester to Perthby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Perth

See all options

There are 11 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    7h 24m
    £135–218

  2. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 7m
    £41–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus Ukn11
    10h 8m
    £42–69

  4. Drive  321 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Perthcar car 321 mi
    6h 3m
    £79–114

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    7h 44m
    £152–257

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus bus Ember
    10h 33m
    £53–87

  7. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 15m
    £57–134

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 29m
    £80–198

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 30m
    £64–180

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 38m
    £92–215

  11. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £100–296

Leicester to Perth by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Leicester to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 422 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Perth via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to South Street via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 10h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There