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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Perth is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 32m.

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 7m and costs £40 - £140.

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 Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

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 Nuneaton, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Leicester to Perth?

The distance between Leicester and Perth is 385 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 21m and costs £45 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Perth?

The best way to get from Leicester to Perth is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £45 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 32m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe 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?

Book your Leicester to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leicester to Perth bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 511+ 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 Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
7h 21m
£46–243
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus M92
10h 32m
£39–70
Drive 321.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Perthcar 321.1 mi
6h 2m
£78–112
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 7m
£40–135
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 49m
£55–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Asda to Park and Ridebus Ukn11
10h 42m
£42–69
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 13m
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 35m
£56–183
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
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 38m
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 2m
£97–307

Leicester to Perth by train and foot

62Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Perth.

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Distance: 382.6 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Perth via Nuneaton, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to South Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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