What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Leicester is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Leicester. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Leicester via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Leicester?

The distance between East Kilbride and Leicester is 333 miles. The road distance is 296.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Leicester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Leicester?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from East Kilbride to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Leicester bus from?

East Kilbride to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Leicester?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Leicester is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Leicester bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Leicester is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from East Kilbride to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Leicester?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from East Kilbride to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
7h 6m
£102–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus Uk010
12h 9m
£44–70
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
10h 39m
£54–94
Drive 294.9 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Leicestercar 294.9 mi
5h 6m
£73–105
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 Leicestertrain
4h 41m
£49–125
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
7h 44m
£157–244
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
4h 55m
£71–172
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 9m
£120–394
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 4m
£67–179
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 24m
£76–202
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street 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 12m
£78–216

East Kilbride to Leicester by train

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Distance: 331.1 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Leicester via Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 39m.

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