What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is to fly and bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is to fly and bus which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Leicester via Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leicester is 287 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £130 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Nottingham, which costs £30 - £150 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1002+ hotels available in Leicester.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leicester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
2h 59m
£34–102
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 24m
£43–125
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
6h 33m
£138–204
Bus via Nottingham
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
8h 57m
£34–144
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
3h 7m
£64–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
3h 10m
£122–350
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
4h 33m
£87–201
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
6h 51m
£186–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 45m
£64–150
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Leicesterrideshare 284.2 mi
5h 22m
Drive 284.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicestercar 284.2 mi
5h 22m
£69–99

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

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Distance: 285.8 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Leicester via Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Waverley, and Peterborough in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Station via Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 8h 57m.

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