Edinburgh to Leicester: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Leicester

by Plane

Great Britain Edinburgh Leicester

08:35

Edinburgh (Scotland, Great Britain)

Edinburgh - Newcastle - Sheffield - Leicester 4 transfers

Duration: 5 hours 6 min

13:41

Leicester (England, Great Britain)

Route details

08:38

Edinburgh (Scotland, Great Britain)

Edinburgh - Hollymoorside - Leicester 4 transfers

Duration: 5 hours 37 min

14:15

Leicester (England, Great Britain)

Route details

08:41

Edinburgh (Scotland, Great Britain)

Edinburgh - Hollymoorside - Leicester 3 transfers

Duration: 5 hours 34 min

14:15

Leicester (England, Great Britain)

Route details

Transfers in the direction Edinburgh - Leicester

Start

Walk to Princes Street - West (Stop PD), Duration: 12 min

08:53

Princes Street - West (Stop PD)

Duration: 3 min

08:56

Princes Street - Waverley Steps (Stop PN)

Whitecraig - Balerno

Walk to Edinburgh Waverley, Duration: 6 min

09:07

Edinburgh Waverley

Duration: 4 hours

13:07

Chesterfield

Plymouth - Glasgow Central

Transfer in Hollymoorside, 6 min

13:13

Chesterfield

Duration: 50 min

14:03

Leicester

Midland Main Line

WALK, Duration: 12 min

Finish

08:56

Edinburgh (Scotland, Great Britain)

Edinburgh - York - Doncaster - Sheffield - Leicester 5 transfers

Duration: 5 hours 45 min

14:41

Leicester (England, Great Britain)

Route details

09:35

Edinburgh (Scotland, Great Britain)

Edinburgh - Peterborough - Leicester 3 transfers

Duration: 5 hours 26 min

15:01

Leicester (England, Great Britain)

Route details

Transfers in the direction Edinburgh - Leicester

Start

Walk to Circus Lane, Duration: 2 min

09:37

Circus Lane

Duration: 9 min

09:46

Princes Street (Stop PH)

Birkenside - Silverknowes

Walk to Edinburgh Waverley, Duration: 7 min

10:00

Edinburgh Waverley

Duration: 3 hours 48 min

13:48

Peterborough

Edinburgh - London Kings Cross

Walk to Peterborough, Duration: 0 sec

13:54

Peterborough

Duration: 55 min

14:49

Leicester

Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport

WALK, Duration: 12 min

Finish

09:00

Edinburgh (Scotland, Great Britain)

Edinburgh - York - Doncaster - Sheffield - Leicester 5 transfers

Duration: 5 hours 41 min

14:41

Leicester (England, Great Britain)

Route details

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

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 Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$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 Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$58.23–$227.84

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:

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:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$531.63

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$696.18

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

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Nottingham

Ave. Duration:

6h 25m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$41.77–$59.49

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 Nottingham to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.66–$30.38

Train from Peterborough to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$24.05–$44.30

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 4m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$46.83–$69.62

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

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

3h 47m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$164.55–$506.31

Train from Peterborough to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$46.83–$101.26

Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

58 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$40.50–$75.95

Train from Stansted Airport to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

2h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough

Ave. Duration:

3h 46m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$189.87–$278.47

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$43.04

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Leicester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 14m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station)?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leicester (Station) is 532 km. The road distance is 455 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 5h 11m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) is to train via Sheffield which takes 5h 11m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 26m. There are no good options to train between Edinburgh to Leicester (Station).

Where does the Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station).

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester (Station)?

There are 762+ hotels available in Leicester (Station). Prices start at $56.02 per night.

Book in Leicester

Belmont Leicester Hotel

De Montfort St, Leicester

Fine

8.8

ibis Leicester City

St. George's Way, Leicester

Fine

8.2

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

129 Saint Nicholas Circle, Leicester

Fine

8.4

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King Power Stadium

King Power Stadium is a football stadium in the city of Leicester, East Midlands, England, and the home of Leicester City. The stadium opened in 2002 as the Walkers Stadium and has a capacity of 32,259. The club attracted worldwide attention when they lifted the Premier League title on the site in 2016. Since 2021, the stadium has also been the primary home of Leicester City Women.

Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park (/ˌbrædɡət/) is a public park in Charnwood Forest, in Leicestershire, England, northwest of Leicester. It covers 850 acres (340 hectares). The park lies between the villages of Newtown Linford, Anstey, Cropston, Woodhouse Eaves and Swithland. The River Lin runs through the park, flowing into Cropston Reservoir which was constructed on part of the park. To the north-east lies Swithland Wood. The park's two well known landmarks, Old John and the war memorial, both lie just above the 210 m (690 ft) contour. The park is part of the 399 hectare Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir Site of Special Scientific Interest, which has been designated under both biological and geological criteria.

Leicester Abbey

The Abbey of Saint Mary de Pratis, more commonly known as Leicester Abbey, was an Augustinian religious house in the city of Leicester, in the East Midlands of England. The abbey was founded in the 12th century by the Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, and grew to become the wealthiest religious establishment within Leicestershire. Through patronage and donations the abbey gained the advowsons of countless churches throughout England, and acquired a considerable amount of land, and several manorial lordships. Leicester Abbey also maintained a cell (a small dependent daughter house) at Cockerham Priory, in Lancashire. The Abbey's prosperity was boosted through the passage of special privileges by both the English Kings and the Pope. These included an exemption from sending representatives to parliament and from paying tithe on certain land and livestock. Despite its privileges and sizeable landed estates, from the late 14th century the abbey began to suffer financially and was forced to lease out its estates. The worsening financial situation was exacerbated throughout the 15th century and early 16th century by a series of incompetent, corrupt and extravagant abbots. By 1535 the abbey's considerable income was exceeded by even more considerable debts.

Leicester

Leicester is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands. Its population was 368,600 in 2021, increased by 38,800 ( 11.8%) from around 329,800 in 2011. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. In 2023, Leicester was named as the best place to live and work in the East Midlands.

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Schedule

One way to Travel from Edinburgh to Leicester

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Ryanair UK

Bus operators

FlixBus

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

National Express

Cross Country

LNER

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station)?

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station)?

Where does the Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) bus arrive?

Where does the Edinburgh to Leicester (Station) train arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Leicester (Station)?

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

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

Where can I stay near Leicester (Station)?