What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to East Midlands is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Brampton Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Scotland to East Midlands?

The distance between Scotland and East Midlands is 341 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.

How do I travel from Scotland to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to East Midlands without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 15m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Scotland to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to East Midlands bus from?

Scotland to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to East Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Scotland to East Midlands is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 15m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Scotland to East Midlands bus arrive?

Scotland to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to East Midlands train arrive?

Scotland to East Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to East Midlands is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Scotland to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1983+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Scotland to East Midlands - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to East Midlands by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
6h 15m
£129–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
9h 36m
£46–91
Drive 291.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to East Midlandscar 291.7 mi
5h 13m
£72–103
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 Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 7m
£80–162
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 24m
£147–284
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 39m
£135–219
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 Melton Mowbraytrain
4h 47m
£73–162
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 4m
£117–264
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
5h 26m
£98–213
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
5h 46m
£92–218
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
6h 18m
£137–321

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

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Distance: 339.4 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Scotland and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to East Midlands via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Melton Mowbray in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to East Midlands via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Brampton Road in around 9h 36m.

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