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How to Travel from

Edinburgh Airport to Leicester

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Nine ways to Travel from Edinburgh Airport to Leicester

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$50.63
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$39.24
Train from Kettering to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Train from Peterborough to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$44.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31
Train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Peterborough to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$189.87–$278.47

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is to night bus which costs $44.57 - $76.09 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $65.22 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Leicester via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leicester is 480 km. The road distance is 464.8 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 6h 35m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 6h 35m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 772+ hotels available in Leicester. Prices start at $56.02 per night.
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