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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to bus via Manchester which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Scotland to Leicester?

The distance between Scotland and Leicester is 322 miles. The road distance is 303.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Scotland to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Leicester bus from?

Scotland to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Leicester?

The best way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Scotland to Leicester bus arrive?

Scotland to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Scotland to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Leicester is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Scotland to Leicester.

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

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

Book your Scotland to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Scotland to Leicester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Leicester 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 Glasgow Central to NuneatonGlasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central
4h 40m
£91–196
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus StationUk079
8h 50m
£24–56
Drive 301.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Leicester301.7 mi
5h 9m
£74–107
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
4h 23m
£46–128
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DerbyGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to LeicesterSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
6h 29m
£54–201
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicester
6h 40m
£54–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station183 / ...
9h 40m
£30–65
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
4h 11m
£35–115
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
4h 14m
£49–172
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
4h 20m
£86–231
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
4h 31m
£64–200
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
4h 37m
£61–209

Scotland to Leicester by train

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Scotland and Leicester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Nuneaton once a week. Tickets cost £80–180 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 50m.

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