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By car (454 km)
5 h 16 min
454 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Meadowhall
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Leicester to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$107.59

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$50.63
Train from Leicester to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from Kettering to Luton
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$39.24
Train from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26
Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31
Train from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95
Train from Leicester to Stansted
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$189.87–$278.47

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh is to bus via Leicester which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leicester and Edinburgh is 589 km. The road distance is 453.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $195.65 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Leicester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Edinburgh bus from?

Leicester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $195.65 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Leicester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leicester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Edinburgh is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Leicester to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Leicester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh?

Book your Leicester to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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