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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus via M&S which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £110.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

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

The distance between Leicester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 289 miles. The road distance is 285.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.

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

Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 8h 46m.

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

Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

There are 3011+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

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

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

Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 12 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car

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Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 20m
£35–102
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
4h 52m
£43–122
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 51m
£140–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 46m
£68–146
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 40m
£88–202
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 42m
£65–180
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 53m
£118–357
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 59m
£136–363
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 26m
£184–259
Bus via M&S
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
9h 28m
£37–64
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Leicester to Edinburgh-EDIrideshare 283.4 mi
5h 21m
Drive 283.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 283.4 mi
5h 21m
£69–99

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

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway, and Edinburgh Gateway in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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