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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to bus via M&S which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £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 twice daily, 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 33m.

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 33m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 National Express, 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 33m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Scotland to Leicester bus arrive?

Scotland to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's 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 304 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 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 33m
£100–189
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus Uk010
9h 54m
£40–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 25m
£55–95
Drive 301.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Leicestercar 301.7 mi
5h 12m
£75–108
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
£56–142
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 29m
£167–244
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 Leicestertrain
4h 4m
£46–118
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 Leicestertrain
4h 18m
£99–250
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 30m
£66–180
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 18m
£68–165
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
5h 31m
£120–275

Scotland to Leicester by train

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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