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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Leicester is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Leicester is to fly and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Leicester?

The distance between Aberdeen and Leicester is 373 miles. The road distance is 401 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £240 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Aberdeen to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Leicester bus from?

Aberdeen to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Leicester train from?

Aberdeen to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Leicester?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Leicester is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £240 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Leicester bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Leicester train arrive?

Aberdeen to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Leicester is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Aberdeen to Leicester.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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

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Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
4h 32m
£81–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
10h 48m
£44–79
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
7h 59m
£241–341
Drive 398.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Leicestercar 398.7 mi
7h 24m
£97–140
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4h 41m
£132–444
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4h 33m
£69–297
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
5h 31m
£118–278
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
6h 55m
£87–214
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
6h 56m
£116–287
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain
6h 34m
£202–448
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain
8h 35m
£164–288
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
13h 12m
£69–160

Aberdeen to Leicester by train

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Distance: 371.2 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Leicester via Sheffield in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 10h 48m.

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