What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands is to bus via Sheffield which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs £45 - £140.

How far is it from Scotland to East Midlands?

The distance between Scotland and East Midlands is 341 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.

How do I travel from Scotland to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £130 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Scotland to East Midlands, including transfers.

Train or bus from Scotland to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Scotland to East Midlands is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £130 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 47m.

Can I drive from Scotland to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to East Midlands is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Scotland to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1870+ hotels available in East Midlands.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to East Midlands by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Nuneatontrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 21m
£135–303
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Greyfriar Gatebus Uk079 / ...
8h 47m
£29–80
Drive 291.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to East Midlandscar 291.7 mi
5h 13m
£72–104
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 2m
£56–146
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 2m
£59–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 25m
£44–82
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
4h 47m
£48–131
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
4h 59m
£96–247
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 23m
£67–207
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 44m
£72–232
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
6h 16m
£127–288

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Map of how to get from Scotland to East Midlands.

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Distance: 339.4 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Scotland and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to East Midlands via Nuneaton and Melton Mowbray in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to East Midlands via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Greyfriar Gate, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Potter Hill in around 8h 47m.

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