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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester is to bus via M&S which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leicester via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leicester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leicester is 332 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester without a car is to train via Chesterfield which takes 5h 14m and costs £170 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Leicester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester is to train via Chesterfield which takes 5h 14m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leicester bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leicester train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chesterfield station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Leicester is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Leicester.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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

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Train via Chesterfield
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
5h 14m
£174–245
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
7h 54m
£32–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
7h 27m
£56–92
Drive 277 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Leicestercar 277 mi
5h 20m
£69–99
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 21m
£60–136
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 / ...
5h 15m
£136–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 10m
£55–140
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
4h 38m
£72–190
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
5h 4m
£126–370
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 6m
£58–156
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
6h 5m
£90–210
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 23m
£80–220

Edinburgh to Leicester by train

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Distance: 330.3 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leicester via Chesterfield in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asda every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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