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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to fly and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Scotland to Leicester?

The distance between Scotland and Leicester is 322 miles. The road distance is 303.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Leicester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Scotland to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Leicester?

The best way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Scotland to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Leicester is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Scotland to Leicester.

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

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
5h 26m
£110–214
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
4h 11m
£37–111
Bus via Leeds
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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
8h 45m
£42–84
Drive 301.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Leicestercar 301.7 mi
5h 12m
£74–107
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
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
4h 31m
£44–110
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
6h 30m
£206–289
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain
6h 40m
£134–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 25m
£60–160
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
4h 28m
£81–213
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
4h 14m
£79–186
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 35m
£72–190
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4h 42m
£79–189

Scotland to Leicester by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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