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

The cheapest way to get from Dunblane to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunblane to Leicester is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Dunblane and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunblane to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Dunblane and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Dunblane and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunblane to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Dunblane and arriving at Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Dunblane to Leicester?

The distance between Dunblane and Leicester is 409 miles. The road distance is 324.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunblane to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Dunblane to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Leicester bus from?

Dunblane to Leicester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dunblane station.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Leicester train from?

Dunblane to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunblane station.

Train or bus from Dunblane to Leicester?

The best way to get from Dunblane to Leicester is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Dunblane to Leicester bus arrive?

Dunblane to Leicester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Dunblane to Leicester train arrive?

Dunblane to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunblane to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunblane to Leicester is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Dunblane to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Dunblane to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain
7h 3m
£149–231
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Parktrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
10h 8m
£49–81
Drive 322.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunblane to Leicestercar 322.9 mi
5h 28m
£80–115
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 55m
£76–163
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
7h 8m
£179–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunblane to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 4m
£72–179
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h
£64–147
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 17m
£86–211
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Parktrain
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
5h 12m
£88–217
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 39m
£106–237
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 49m
£97–231
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 59m
£112–233

Dunblane to Leicester by train

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Distance: 407 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Dunblane to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunblane to St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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