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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to University of Edinburgh is to bus via M&S which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to University of Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and University of Edinburgh?

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

Is there a direct train between Leicester and University of Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to University of Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Leicester to University of Edinburgh?

The distance between Leicester and University of Edinburgh is 369 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to University of Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Leicester to University of Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to University of Edinburgh bus from?

Leicester to University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to University of Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to University of Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leicester to University of Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Leicester to University of Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leicester to University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to University of Edinburgh train arrive?

Leicester to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Leicester to University of Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to University of Edinburgh is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Leicester to University of Edinburgh.

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

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Leicester to University of Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Leicester to University of Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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 37m
£128–199
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
8h 19m
£31–56
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to University of Edinburghcar 275.7 mi
5h 17m
£67–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 12m
£61–132
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 / ...
5h 59m
£174–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 30m
£55–140
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
5h 31m
£97–211
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
4h 34m
£74–190
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
4h 44m
£128–357
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 56m
£60–162
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
4h 51m
£146–363

Leicester to University of Edinburgh by train and foot

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Distance: 366.9 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to University of Edinburgh via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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