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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Scotland is to bus via M&S which costs £26 - £55 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £28 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Glasgow Central via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Leicester to Scotland?

The distance between Leicester and Scotland is 322 miles. The road distance is 302.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Scotland without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 40m and costs £30 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Leicester to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scotland bus from?

Leicester to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Scotland train from?

Leicester to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Scotland?

The best way to get from Leicester to Scotland is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 40m and costs £30 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Leicester to Scotland bus arrive?

Leicester to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Scotland train arrive?

Leicester to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Scotland is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Leicester to Scotland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Leicester to Scotland 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 40m
£31–235
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010
10h 26m
£26–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 25m
£30–60
Drive 301 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Glasgowcar 301 mi
5h 11m
£73–105
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
3h 51m
£40–128
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 2m
£41–210
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 27m
£52–163
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3h 35m
£28–108
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
4h 3m
£44–155
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 20m
£54–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 39m
£77–208

Leicester to Scotland by train

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Glasgow Central via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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