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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Perth is to bus via Nottingham which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 25m.

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 13m and costs £75 - £190.

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 Canal Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

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 Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Leicester to Perth?

The distance between Leicester and Perth is 424 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 25m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Perth train from?

Leicester to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, 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 25m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Leicester to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Perth is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Leicester to Perth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 547+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 25m
£129–224
Bus via Nottingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
10h 25m
£34–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
9h 57m
£67–148
Drive 321.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Perthcar 321.1 mi
6h 2m
£78–113
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 Perthtrain
5h 13m
£79–181
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 51m
£174–293
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 22m
£55–132
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 Perthtrain
5h 32m
£97–205
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 41m
£91–191
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 41m
£69–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
7h 12m
£143–303

Leicester to Perth by train

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7h 25mAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Canal Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 9h 57m.

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