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How to Travel from

Glasgow to Leicester

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Navigate from Glasgow to Leicester

Continue onto Hope Street
198 m
Turn right onto Cowcaddens Road
120 m
Keep left
176 m
Turn right onto Berridge Street
56 m
Turn left onto Millstone Lane
138 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
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

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$202.52

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 Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$822.76

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$822.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$126.58

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
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 Glasgow to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly

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 Glasgow Central to Derby
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18
Train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Leicester is to bus via Leicester which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glasgow and arriving at Leicester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Leicester via Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Leicester?

The distance between Glasgow and Leicester is 515 km. The road distance is 496.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Leicester without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 6h 15m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Glasgow to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Leicester bus from?

Glasgow to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to Leicester?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Leicester is to train via Warrington which takes 6h 15m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Glasgow to Leicester bus arrive?

Glasgow to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Glasgow to Leicester train arrive?

Glasgow to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Leicester is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Glasgow to Leicester.

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

Book your Glasgow to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Glasgow to Leicester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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